

It also includes his translation of Matthew 24, the story of his first vision, and the Thirteen Articles of Faith.

The Pearl of Great Price contains Joseph Smith's translation and revision of the Bible - the Book of Moses and the Book of Abraham which he translated from Egyptian papyri. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon, unlike the Bible, was translated correctly and is the unaltered word of God. Smith translated the plates into the Book of Mormon, which was first published in 1830. Moroni returned in 1823 as an angel and showed Joseph Smith (founder of the Church) where the plates were hidden. The document was inscribed on plates of gold which Mormon's son Moroni buried for safety in what is now New York state. Mormon was an ancient American prophet who compiled the history of the ancient civilisation from old records. They believe that the Book of Mormon tells the story of God's dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the American Continent, including a visit by the risen Jesus to the people of the New World. Mormons use the Book of Mormon alongside the Bible in teaching and study. Moroni D&C Doctrine and Covenants OD Official Declaration Pearl of Great Price Moses Moses Abr. The Book of Mormon is at the centre of Mormon faith and belief. 2 Nephi Jacob Jacob Enos Enos Jarom Jarom Omni Omni W of M Words of Mormon Mosiah Mosiah Alma Alma Hel. Mormons use the Authorised King James Version of the Bible. These changes are thought to be the cause of many of the errors into which traditional Christianity has fallen. Thank goodness we have a way to help us remember to study our scriptures.
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They believe that most versions of the Bible are full of mistakes or deliberate changes to the original text. Mormons believe the Christian Bible "to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly."

Replica of the original gold plates of the Book of Mormon © The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses four holy books.
