The spine of replicas should be authentic to the original. A powerpoint slide shows a closeup view of book of mormon characters gordon andrus engraved onto metal for his replica of the golden plates. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition published at palmyra, new york, 1830, providing the authentic size, look and feel and format of the original, bound in periodlike mockleather binding, embossed with the book title on the spine. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Bookstore true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church. Then i photocopied that verse in a page from the original 1830 edition. The book of mormon is a sacred record of peoples in ancient america, and was engraved upon sheets of metal. This is an authentic replica of the book of mormon as it appeared when originally printed in 1830. The replica of the gold plates serve as a reminder to us how the book of mormon came forth through gods chosen prophet, joseph smith. I am so impressed by the authenticity of this replica and would recommend it to collectors and casual readers alike. May, 2019 replica of the gold plates with reformed egyptian characters via church news. The text is an exact page for page reproduction of the 1830s text using the punctuation placed by john gilbert the typesetter of the book of mormon and the original 1800s western ny spellings.
The book on the right is one of crocketts letterpress replicas of the 1830 edition book of mormon. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact specifications. Hansen said the original inspiration for creating the replica stemmed from a desire to spark an interest in the church within a nonlds cousin who was an engraver. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Same size same binding same feel same look same text word for word as joseph smith translated it.
May 17, 2019 readers here know that i have lots of old books that i refer to from time to time. Book of mormon leather 1830 replica edition first edition. An original first printing 1830 book of mormon see video above. Book of mormon 1830 heritage replica herald publishing house. See, for example, welch, opening the heavens, 100101, 115117. What a fun way to experience the book of mormon like the early saints did. The replica press is found at the crandall printing museum in provo, utah.
According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the church, vol. Two top plates are made of brass and imprinted with reformed egyptian characters. Apr 22, 2017 these 50 features place this replica in a remarkable position of being the most affordable by far of a highly authentic reproduction of the original 1830 first edition book of mormon. The angel moroni told joseph that the plates could be found buried in a prominent hill near his home, later called cumorah. Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1.
Sep 28, 2017 a powerpoint slide shows a closeup view of book of mormon characters gordon andrus engraved onto metal for his replica of the golden plates. Over ten years of research and care have gone into the production of our 1830 replica of the first edition of the book of mormon. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of. Feb 16, 2017 beautiful working replica of the original eb grandin acorn printing press that was used to print the first book of mormon. Authentic, leatherbound reproduction of original 1830 edition this special edition of the book of mormon is an authentic replica of the first edition printed by e. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications.
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Apr 09, 2018 people attending the book of mormon central 2018 conference examine replica book of mormon relics like the gold plates, the urim and thummim, the sword of laban and the liahona, a wooden box like one that once held the gold plates, created by david baird, at the utah valley convention center saturday in provo, utah. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Artist recreates the golden plates for museum display from. All the text of the book of mormon as well as large, lined marginswill give you a large canvas to express your thoughts, document insights youve received, or create your own visual art illuminations, or calligraphy, enhancing your daily study and creating a record that will endure. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Released by the best replica company stratford books grandin artisans it is the most detailed, accurate replica ever produced. Best 1830 replica book of mormon readers here know that i have lots of old books that i refer to from time to time. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed, because it had been made by the power of god using a seer stone and verbatum dictation. Bookstore true book of mormon geography lands, western. Artist recreates the golden plates for museum display. There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. Most scholars of the book of mormon believe that js and cowdery translated the portion from mosiah to moroni first, and the portion from the first book of nephi to words of mormon second.
Non mormon writers have criticized the grammar of the book of mormon stating that god could not make the many grammatical mistakes that are found in the book of mormon. As far as book of mormon replicas go, this is as good as it gets. The book of mormon, journal editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. The first knowhy published on may 2, 2019 why did mormon and moroni write in reformed egyptian. 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. To replicate the sealed portion of the golden plates, andrus encased the edges of the sealed portion of his plates with a solution of beeswax and pitch. A hand written photostatic copy of a letter from joseph to emma smith from liberty jail. Replica gold plates book of mormon book of mormon, book of. Original nauvoo legion sword and sheath once owned by the prophet joseph smith. 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. Finally, the mormon church leaders became so embarrassed about the grammar that they decided to abandon the idea that god gave joseph smith the english that is found in the book. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as. Aug 28, 2012 1830 book of mormon replicas by blake artmillcreek inc.
Buy book of mormon hardcover or softcover book of mormon. People attending the book of mormon central 2018 conference examine replica book of mormon relics like the gold plates, the urim and thummim, the sword of laban and the liahona, a wooden box like one that once held the gold plates, created by david baird, at the utah valley convention center saturday in provo, utah. Leatherbound replica of original 1830 book of mormon. Unless you pay hundreds of dollars for handmade recreations. The remaining plates are of a paper composite material colored gold but with no inscriptions. These 50 features place this replica in a remarkable position of being the most affordable by far of a highly authentic reproduction of the original 1830 first edition book of mormon. We love book of mormon central 90% memorial day 2019. The website shows a sidebyside comparison of the pages. Book of mormon 1830 replica joseph smith palmyra 190th. We do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. Trade bible sold in 1830 with book of mormon replica with both books sharing similar physical characteristics, ezekiels prophecy of the stick of judah and the stick of joseph becoming one in thine hand ezekiel 37.
Like the original, it features thick covers, leather binding, and a european joint, which was much more attractive than todays binding. Book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator. Replica gold plates book of mormon book of mormon, book. Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand. It is an authentic, 1st edition, 1830 book of mormon replica. And her faith helped bring a replica of the izapa stela 5, which a byu scholar says is a record of the book of mormon tree of life vision, from chiapas to west valley city. He finally published the book in 1830, which was meant to be a complement to the bible. This grandin artisans stratford books edition of the 1830 book of mormon replica uses highquality kraft process paper, while 2 of the other 3 affordable replicas on the market apparently do not, based on the aforementioned tests. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The reproduction of the carved stone was unveiled earlier this month at the utah cultural celebration center.
However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true. Aug, 2018 a replica of book of mormon plates that silversmith gordon andrus made as they are displayed in the heavens are opened exhibit at the museum of church history and art. Four kinds of metal record plates are spoken of in the book itself. Buy book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator online at alibris. Apr 22, 2017 book of mormon replica the most accurate, massproduced version in our opinion is the july 2017 release from grandin artisans, available exclusively from stratford books distributing. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. And the most accurate replica, with 50 features like the original of 1830. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and format of the original. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be.
Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. The book is divided into smaller books titled after the main narrator or leader and arranged mostly in chronological order, with the words of mormon and the book of ether being exceptions. Joseph translated the book of mormon from gold plates. Verses make the scripture very manageable and are of great use in teaching situations, but reading the book of mormon as it was originally published, with only chapters, you get a real sense of the story within the book. Make offer 1830 book of mormon pioneer version masterworks 1st ed replica.