The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. We buy books we are always looking for books with special interest to utah and the mormons. Hofmann would use paper from books that were over 150 years old, thus matching the type of. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Due to the high value of the mormon notes, it is understandable that people would create forgeries of them for personal gain. 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 documents which have contributed to mormon and utah. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. First two editions of the book of mormon available. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Originally, 5,000 copies of the first edition book of mormon were printed, with only about 500 copies surviving today. The opponents of the historicity of the book of mormon must prove that the people whose religious life it records did not live anywhere in the americas. It will take us some time to change out all references, so please be patient. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at.
A printing history of the book of mormon 101 the year 2000 marked an important event in the publishing history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Smith claimed the angel moroni, a prophet in the book of mormon, directed him in the 1820s to a. The rare first edition copy of the book of mormon was found at the bottom of a box of books by mark.
The best of these forgeries were done by a man named mark hofmann. This is the pinnacle book of collecting in mormon culture. 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 printers manuscript of the book of mormon has been sold to the church of jesus christ. Book of mormon signed by hyrum smith, the older brother and fellow martyr of. Weve done book of mormon geography, weve done a recreation of mormons cave, all of which can be put into a virtual environment to walk through like a videogame, that a lot of the older generation doesnt see a lot of value in but the younger generation absolutely loves, seems to speak their language. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn. 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. The book of mormon is a collection of writings by ancient prophets and their.
Hofmann would use paper from books that were over 150 years old, thus matching the type of paper used for the mormon notes. 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. Another way of explaining the strength of the positive position on the historicity of the book of mormon is to point out that we who are its proponents are content with a standoff on this question. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 6. Oct 10, 2014 it seemed like everyone was shocked by the 1842 edition of the book of mormon s value. Bible detective collects old bibles and rare mormon. 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. Jun 04, 2015 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 most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book. We will continue to use the domain name for the time being. Old nauvoo brick book of mormon lds souvenir mormon gift lds gift latter day saints gift religous gift spiritual gift religion bigfootcountrytrader 4. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. That is from a legalpolitical standpoint as a child its up to your parents. As the modern lds church tries to shore up belief in the prophet joseph smith and his special powers of translation, it continues to try to argue for something more than a fictional narrative for the book of mormon. Its not a particularly rare book, but it is a valuable book. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. Community of christ announced the sale price, saying that it was the highest ever paid for a. 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. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w.
The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. 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. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. Bsbs00002 purchase now via paypal the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. 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. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr.
Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. 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. We are changing the name of this website to memorabilia wiki related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Deseret book, covenant communications, cedar fort, signature books, and other fine lds publishers. Reid moon, a collector of rare mormon books, acquired a first edition book of.
In addition to rare books and documents you can also find. Should a very mature 12 year old be able to see the book. Lewis gaylord clark, crimson blooms and golden sheaves rare poem. Authorship of the book of isaiah in light of the book of mormon. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first edition. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. 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. 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. With a sixfigure price tag, most people might be surprised to learn that on a list of the ten most expensive mormon books, a first edition book of mormon does not rank at the top. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition book of. Jan 09, 2018 to the question should a very mature 12yearold be able to see the book of mormon musical, id reluctantly answer yes. Original art from utah artists, unique collectibles such as movie props or historical artifacts, and antique. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne.
Should a very mature 12 year old be able to see the book of. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica.
The result is that measuring the book of mormon s value or authenticity in terms of its practical consequences in the lives of its adherents will simply throw us back on our current ideologies. He promises the people that if they merely look at the brass serpent raised above the city, they would be healed. Several angles of the firstedition book of mormon, printed in 1830. Leading experts of the early americas disavow the historicity of the book of mormon narrative. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript. 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. Make offer triple combination leather scripture lds mormon book standard works black tabs.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Organized in 1830, the church had recently issued february 2000 the one hundred millionth copy of the book of mormon, the volume that has been central to. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. The historicity of the book of mormon religious studies. In numbers 21, moses raises a brass serpent to save the people from death. Information on buying and collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith with a. This variation works for all the texts we have examined so far in the book of mormon. Why do similar clusters of old testament texts appear in both. We specialize in lds, latterday saint or mormon books, lds art and photography and anything utah. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. The book of mormon is a precise parallel to this usage.
What it would be worth would be whatever they were willing to pay. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. Sep 25, 2010 unfortunately, it isnt old enough to be valuable its just an old book, but the signature might make it of interest to a mormon.
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