This 1879 edition is divided into chapters and verses, with. Jun 05, 2019 the annotated edition of the book of mormon aebom appeals to the geographical footnotes added by orson pratt in the 1879 edition of the book of mormon as evidence for the heartland model. The text was taken from the corrected 1852 edition. Two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce. The first time it occurs in the book of mormon, in mosiah 25. This branch of the stemma extends to the current lds edition of the book of mormon which was published in 1981. First two editions of the book of mormon available. This 1830, 1st edition book of mormon replica is unique in that it contains an original index, a cross reference to current lds versification, modern day photos of significant book of mormon historical sites, and early revelations that pertain to the holy book of mormon. Punctuation and paragraphing added by grandins employee, john h. Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. There is no universal consensus among mormon scholars regarding the placement of these locations in the known world, other than somewhere in the americas. Similarly, the editors of the aebom repeat the claim that zarahemla is known by revelation to be on the io.
Similarly, the editors of the aebom repeat the claim that zarahemla is. The book of nephi who is the son of nephione of the disciples of jesus christ which added the title fourth nephi in the 1879 edition used close to 2000 words to describe about 285 years following the appearance of christ in the americas. Book of mormon, 1837, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Smith 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. T he 1879 book of mormon the orson pratt footnote edition. This 1879 edition is divided into chapters and verses, with references. From the day the book of mormon rolled off the press in 1830, those who gave it credence asserted that it obviously read like a hebrew text. Two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce the text. After the saints arrived in nauvoo, illinois, in 1839, the first presidency and other church leaders authorized another edition of the book of mormon, as demand for the book was increasing. Department of the lds church has pratts annotated copy of the 1854. A printing history of the book of mormon mormon historic sites. Since there was no photo provided i will describe it, it has a light grey hardbound cover with gold lettering on the spine only which says 1879 book of mormon joseph smith jr.
The fifth edition of the book of mormon, this came with columns and chapter summaries. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Jun 10, 2019 not only in many missionary pamphlets and sermons some quoted in previous posts but also in the very same footnotes in the 1879 edition of the book of mormon, pratt made it abundantly clear that he accepted a hemispheric geography for book of mormon events, and located key moments and locations from the book of mormon well outside of the. The goal of textual accuracy has led later editors to earlier editions and, when available, to the original and printers manuscripts see manuscripts of the book of mormon. The verse assignments havent changed since then, by the way.
Talmage later used the 1911 edition when preparing the 1920 edition. Editions 18301981 the book of mormon critical text project. Responsible for the punctuation and paragraphing in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Mar 01, 2012 the text used for this edition came from stereotyped plates from the 1849 edition as well as a set of stereotyped plates from the 1840 edition. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Elder pratt redivided the chapters increasing them from 114 to 239. Book of mormon editions 18301981 book of mormon central. It is neat to see it in single column format, more like a traditional book, but with the chapters and verses that orson pratt devised for this. Mormon in the english language, focusing on the first edition of 1830 as well as on the other editions that were published before joseph smiths death in 1844.
Orson pratt introduced the verse numbering system in the 1879 edition. A true versification was employed which has been followed by all subsequent editions. Those who were not so convinced insisted that it obviously read like anything but a hebrew text. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. Book of mormon, 1840, page 9 the joseph smith papers. This report has only briefly covered some of the relationships between editions of the book of mormon for the period 1879191 1. In the 18301852 printings, and in all rlds editions, mulok appears. This 1830, 1st edition book of mormon replica is unique in that it contains an original index, a cross reference to current lds versification, modern day photos of significant book of mormon historical sites, and early revelations that pertain to. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first.
The 18791911 lds editions of the book of mormon contain many geographical references which. Yale university has in the meantime published an edition of the book of mormon which incorporates all aspects of skousens research. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added when the book of mormon was published in chapter format in the 1879 edition. It was the full text of the title page of the book of mormon, followed by this. The spelling was changed in the 1879 lds edition to mulek and has remained mulek through the 20 lds edition. Mark sumner papers 1967 consist of an exploration of the footnotes in the 1911 edition of the book of mormon, a report resulting from research done by v. In writing this book, mormon used only his edited summaries, not any direct quotes. Not only in many missionary pamphlets and sermons some quoted in previous posts but also in the very same footnotes in the 1879 edition of the book of mormon, pratt made it abundantly clear that he accepted a hemispheric geography for book of mormon events, and located key moments and locations from the book of mormon well outside of the. The inserted heading prior to the chapter summary of mosiah 9 is part of the original record given to the prophet joseph smith see commentary for the first book of nephi.
Joseph smith carefully compared the original manuscript with oliver cowderys printers manuscript. The preface contains an explanation by joseph smith about the lost 116 pages. Chiasmus in the book of mormon religious studies center. Chapters in the 1830 edition were longer, in part because the book of mormon was printed in narrative rather than verse formwhat we would expect from a historical record. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of.
On july 11, 20, i was surprised to get an email from a community of christ colleague informing me that the smithpettit foundation was publishing john s. Three other important lds editions have involved major changes in format as well as minor editing. A popular traditional view among many latterday saint faithful covers. With the use of stereotype plates, a new term regarding book of mormon printing makes its appearance. In the 1852 edition, richards added numbers to the paragraphs to aid in finding passages, thereby creating the firstalthough primitiveversification for the book of mormon. Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
This edition also includes eight pages of additional introductory. Orson pratt separated the verses, split up the chapters, and added a few footnotes for the 1879 edition. This report has only briefly covered some of the relationships between editions of the book of mormon for the period 1879 191 1. The previous editions, 1830 and 1837, are correctly referred to as editions, but with the 1840 publication of the book of mormon using. However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Orson pratts 1879 footnotes moronis america the north. It is in a single column format originally published by deseret news, salt lake city, utah.
On assignment, orson pratt prepared the 1879 edition of the book of mormon, dividing it into the chapters and verses we still use today. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Book of mormon editions by royal skousen two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce the text. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described in the book of mormon. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses are at. Book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. It is larger and thicker than any other book of mormon i have, even the 1830 replica. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. This versification first appeared in latterday saint editions of the book of mormon in 1879.
The 1879 book of mormon the orson pratt footnote edition orson pratt introduced the verse numbering system in the 1879 edition. The first printed edition compared to the manuscripts and to the subsequent major lds english printed editions and that there was to be. Corresponding chapters in editions of the book of mormon. The text used for this edition came from stereotyped plates from the 1849 edition as well as a set of stereotyped plates from the 1840 edition. The annotated edition of the book of mormon aebom appeals to the geographical footnotes added by orson pratt in the 1879 edition of the book of mormon as evidence for the heartland model.
Understanding textual changes in the book of mormon. Mar 26, 2020 this is a great day to think about the book of mormon. It is in a single column format originally published by deseret news, salt. Still in preparation are a history of the text, and a complete electronic collation of editions and manuscripts volumes 3 and 5 of the project, respectively. But then again i still might have purchased it if i would have known it was a reprint, after all i have a replica of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Buy 1879 book of mormon by jr joseph smith online at alibris. Talmage and his committee, and the most recent 1981 edition. In this article, i will survey the printing history of the book of mormon in the english language, focusing on the first edition of 1830 as well as on the other editions that were published before joseph smiths death in 1844.
Editions 18301981 the book of mormon critical text. Dingers significant textual changes in the book of mormon. Dec 19, 2016 because many people have never seen these footnotes, im providing snapshots of them from the 1879 edition. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The text was first arranged into its present verses in the 1879 edition to facilitate the location of particular passages. The text from this edition was used from 1888 through 1907. The 18791911 lds editions of the book of mormon contain many geographical references which were removed from subsequent editions. On march 26, 1830, the wayne sentinel a newspaper in palmyra, ny, published an announcement. In this edition, the structure o f the text was al tered by creating more and shorter chapters. Deseret news printing and publishing establishment. John taylor assigned orson pratt to prepare a new edition of the book in 1879. With this edition came verses, shorter chapters, and a few footnotes. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Mormonthe chief editor of the book of mormon part 2. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia.
Because many people have never seen these footnotes, im providing snapshots of them from the 1879 edition. Mack summer, an exploration of the footnotes in the 1911 edition, 1967. This is a great day to think about the book of mormon. I was a bit disappointed when i got this in the mail and realized it was not an authentic 1879 edition book of mormon.
The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Actually, all that became obvious was the failure of both believers and unbelievers to cite much specific evidence. Editions of the book of mormon and the people involved. T he 1879 book of mormon the orson pratt footnote edition orson pratt introduced the verse numbering system in the 1879 edition. The goal of textual accuracy has led later editors to earlier editions and, when available, to the original and printers manuscripts see book of mormon manuscripts.
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