There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds faith, the first edition of 1830 being the most important, but also the 1837 kirtland, the. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. Except for dale morgan, the great bibliographer who died before i was eight, i have had the privilege of working with and learning from each of these experts. This claim, as well as all claims to historical authenticity of the book of mormon, are rejected by nonlatter day saint historians and scientists. Covers the scripture known as the book of mormon in an illustrative manner and provides new insight, visually, to the scriptures. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. There have have intellectual giants in the mormon book field. The book of mormon prophets lived in the americas from approximately 600 bc to ad 400, and they wrote the histories and the powerful spiritual lessons taught to their people.
The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. New items are added without notice, so please check back frequently. The book of mormon was not an ordinary translation. There are many hebrew literary forms found in the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book of mormon old and new videos book of mormon evidence. Those quotations play an important role in the books message, but they have also attracted the attention of critics of. Within twentyfive years after its publication, the first edition was already treasured. Originally, 5,000 copies of the first edition book of mormon were printed, with only about 500 copies surviving today. The third group, sometimes referred to as the mulekites, arrived in the promised land a few years after lehi, with a son of zedekiah named mulek.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. Illustrated stories from the book of mormon 16 volume set. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. However, tickets are still available on the secondary market via seatgeek. The crowning event in the book of mormon is the ministry of jesus christ among the nephite people. Authorship of the book of isaiah in light of the book of mormon. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Book of mormon authors quoted liberally from the writings of isaiah that they found on the plates of brass.
The best of these forgeries were done by a man named mark hofmann. For instance, over 50% of the book is couched in chiastic structures. It is not double columned and it has no publication page which would give me the date it was published and by whom. The book of mormon s witness to its first readers is the title of luffmans book.
The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Sep 20, 2007 the house was just outside palmyra, the birthplace of the mormon religion, and amid the attic clutter, at the bottom of a box of books, was the treasure. To see a listing of our latest lds book acquisitions, please click here. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Evidence for tight control of the text, in journal of book of mormon. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
This area of mormon memorabilia provides a listing of books relating to mormonism or religion. Also, check out the book of mormon in chicago currently, the book of mormon is sold out until january 2012. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Apr 15, 2019 given the political climate in 2019 and the blatant racism in the book of mormon, it seems like it is past time for white americans to stop supporting the musical. There are, in fact, at least 922 chiasma in the book of mormon. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books.
Mormonism and the biblejoseph smith translationrelationship. Its not a particularly rare book, but it is a valuable book. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. The house was just outside palmyra, the birthplace of the mormon religion, and amid the attic clutter, at the bottom of a box of books, was the treasure. Reid moon, a collector of rare mormon books, acquired a first edition book of. 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. Old nauvoo brick book of mormon lds souvenir mormon gift lds gift latter day saints gift religous gift spiritual gift religion bigfootcountrytrader 4. Hofmann would use paper from books that were over 150 years old, thus matching the type of paper used for the mormon notes.
I could nitpick the heck out of this thing, but in the end, my seven year old enjoyed it, so ill just leave it at that. Book of mormon signed by hyrum smith, the older brother and fellow. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition book of. Embracing the origin, rise and progress of the sect. Jan 09, 2018 to the question should a very mature 12yearold be able to see the book of mormon musical, id reluctantly answer yes. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. We have several first edition copies of the book of mormon for sale. It has 623 numbered pages running to the very last page of text.
First two editions of the book of mormon available. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. The book of mormon is the crowning book of scripture with its account of the visit of our savior to the nephites of the book of mormon. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. We will continue to use the domain name for the time being. A great companion to any illustrated version of other scriptures, especially the bible. Using the 1830 bible as a guide, the first edition book of mormon was replicated to look the same so people of that time period would easily recognize it. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. According to most adherents of the latter day saint movement, the book of mormon is a 19thcentury translation of a record of ancient inhabitants of the american continent, which was written in a script which the book refers to as reformed egyptian.
This variation works for all the texts we have examined so far in the book of mormon. Ever since the ezra taft benson, general authorities have constantly been emphasizing the importance of studying the book of mormon more than any of the other standard works. Is it time to pull the curtain on the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. According to rare book expert rebecca romney, the value of the book was directly related to the history of the troubled beginnings of the mormon church. There is a debate among mormon scholarship as to how exactly the translation of the book of mormon was accomplished, specifically whether joseph smith read the text exactly as it was for example, see royal skousen, joseph smiths translation of the book of mormon.
The value of the book of mormon book of mormon mormon. The articles of faith of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 1 we believe in god, the eternal father, and in his son, jesus christ, and in the holy ghost. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. Jesus established his church in the americas by appointing apostles and prophets just as he had in israel. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Where the one emphasizes fixing the meaning of the text the book of mormon s witness. Why is the book of mormon written in king james english. It appears the old testament modifies the figure of thirteen tribes to twelve in order to maintain this important number, and the book of mormon similarly modifies the figure of eight tribes to seven, omitting the tribe of sam, which the book of mormon goes out of its way to draw special attention to by pointing out that sams seed is being. Should a very mature 12 year old be able to see the book.
Like us today, the women and men of those times struggled with temptation, searched for wisdom, and led happier lives when they followed the teachings of jesus christ. Bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in this scene from best of pawn stars. The rare first edition copy of the book of mormon was found at the bottom of a box of books by mark witmer, manager of hessney auction co. A version of this article appears in the january 6, 2020, issue of new york magazine. That is from a legalpolitical standpoint as a child its up to your parents. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. The book of mormon is at the eugene oneill theatre. It was the old testament as it existed in nephis day, only it was larger than what we have of that record now. Jun 14, 2018 for the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. 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. Check out all broadway shows in nyc and off broadway tickets update.
The book of mormon is a precise parallel to this usage. What it would be worth would be whatever they were willing to pay. What is in the book of mormon that is so valuable that we cant find in the. Jan 22, 2014 the result is that measuring the book of mormons value or authenticity in terms of its practical consequences in the lives of its adherents will simply throw us back on our current ideologies.
This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. It seemed like everyone was shocked by the 1842 edition of the book of mormons value. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. 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. Value of rare, firstedition book of mormon exceeds. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Should a very mature 12 year old be able to see the book of. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. The owner of the book, adam was too, and said that he felt like joseph smith when he found the plates. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. The owner of the book had a preservationist perform some minor restoration work, which sanders noted is minor, very professional and very well done. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of.
The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Given the political climate in 2019 and the blatant racism in the book of mormon, it seems like it is past time for white americans to stop supporting the musical. The highlight of the volume tells of a visit by a resurrected jesus christ to the ancient americas. The pricing history of the first edition book of mormon is quite interesting. Dec 18, 2018 the old testament does not lose its value in our eyes when we are introduced to the new testament, and the new testament is only enhanced when we read the book of mormon. Unfortunately, it isnt old enough to be valuable its just an old book, but the signature might make it of interest to a mormon. To the question should a very mature 12yearold be able to see the book of mormon musical, id reluctantly answer yes. Mormon gold utah 1849 1860 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. The complicated production of the book of mormon, from its original writing by nephi, mormon, moroni, and others to its most recent editings and printings, is a human process that has been well described. In the book of mormon as in the old testament, the heavenly or earthly context serves as the defining field of operation which clues the reader or listener to the appropriate meanings of father and son. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Items are arranged in alphabetical title sequence images not scaled.
What is in the book of mormon that is so valuable that we cant find in the bible. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. The value of the book of mormon page 4 book of mormon. If you just cant wait till january to see it, be prepared to spend well over face value, and be sure to use seatgeeks. In addition to rare books and documents you can also find. It invites all to carefully read, study and ponder the value and message of the scriptures we have been blessed with in our day. Most of the book of mormon is a record of the nephites and lamanites, rival nations that descended from lehis family. Illustrated stories from the book of mormon 16 volume set hardcover january 1, 1967. One of his rare copies of the book of mormon 1841 is a bound edition with gold lettering for helen mar kimball who, at, received it as a gift from england from her uncle brigham young. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. We are changing the name of this website to memorabilia wiki related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Bible detective collects old bibles and rare mormon books.
Ddbs00058 large print blue hard cover wmany central american photos. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. This is a very curious fact because the book of mormon was not translated from the hebrew, but from the egyptian languagebut i digress. It was obviously printed with reference to orson pratt who created the divisions and references. This is the pinnacle book of collecting in mormon culture. This occurred after his resurrection from the dead in jerusalem. Nov 05, 2019 it invites all to carefully read, study and ponder the value and message of the scriptures we have been blessed with in our day. Some that come to mind include dale morgan, chad flake, peter crawley, and lyn jacobs. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. We specialize in early mormon books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other.
Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. The book of mormon claims to be an additional revelation to jesus christ. Of the five thousand copies of the book of mormon printed in 1830, innumerable copies survived. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. The result is that measuring the book of mormons value or authenticity in terms of its practical consequences in the lives of its adherents will simply throw us back on our current ideologies.