See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Following are ten reasons for traveling with us to the lands of the book of mormon. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Mainly from the point of view of jennie as a little girl but sometimes from other family members. Relax, allinclusive, luxurious motels and the best of local cuisine. A smash hit virtually right from the start, the outrageously funny, awardwinning masterpiece has been a mustsee. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. The book of mormon tour dates, concert tickets 2018. Richards addition of paragraph numbers 1852, which began the system in a simple way. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. 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. At some point before the third edition went to press, joseph smith compared the printed text of the two previous editions 1830 and 1837 with the original manuscript, and found errors made in copying the printers manuscript with the original.
The book of mormon on tour the new york times calls it the best musical of this century. This website makes the 1840 edition available for personal study or research purposes. The book of mormon, with its deep satirical sensibility, songs that beg to be played on repeat and goodnatured poking of fun at all things sacred, is. Joseph smith the prophet had translated the book of mormon from the golden plates and oliver cowdery and other scribes wrote his words, which constituted the original manuscript. The music, book and lyrics were cowritten by south park creators, trey parker and matt stone, along with robert lopez. Launched on broadway in 2011, essentially no topic is off limits in the book of mormon, the musically charged, critically acclaimed religious satire from south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q cocreator robert lopez. Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 faithful reproduction of the book of mormon originally printed by e.
The book of commandments was the first printed edition of the collected revelations received by joseph smith later to become known as the doctrine and covenants. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. The 1830 book of mormon summary of changes by far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. For the first time, you can enjoy the 1830 book of mormon in a modern format. Revised by joseph smith in comparison to the original manuscript. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr.
Due to public health and safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus covid19, all remaining tour dates through august 2020 have been canceled. The verse assignments havent changed since then, by the way. 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. On this board, ive put together an assortment of pictures that show the bindings, title pages, and text of the first edition book of mormon and other related books. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts.
At some point before the third edition went to press, joseph smith compared the printed text of the two previous editions 1830 and 1837 with the original manuscript, and found errors made in. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. Printed by shepard and stearns in cincinnati, ohio for eb. Modern chapter and verse references are provided in superscript for ease of use. The book of mormon, the hit musical by matt stone and trey parker, creators of south park and bobby lopez avenue q, frozen. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. Book of mormon wikisource, the free online library. It was agreed upon that 5,000 copies were printed by e. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel.
A number of errors included in prior editions were corrected. Here is reprinted the original 1830 edition of this revered text, uncorrected, undoctored, and unimproved. The book of mormon on broadway official site tour schedule. 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 original text betrays its new england origin in many ways, from inconsistent spelling to incorrect use of tenses and number, as well as incorrect usage of jacobean. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an. The book of mormon was carefully revised by the translator.
Book of mormon 1840 nauvoo edition addeddate 20140521 16. Best mormon history books meet your next favorite book. Book of mormon, adapted into plain english by timothy b. I recommend adding nikud vowel markings for the next edition, which is customary for hebrew scriptural books. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. It is an important resource for comparison with the current official edition published by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. You can find the list of the book of mormon tour dates here. Like us to get updated tour, cast and tickets information. This is a great way to renew your interest in the men and. Book of mormon publication site palmyra 2020 all you.
Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. While this was the first book of mormon edition to be edited by orson pratt who would be noted for creating the book s modern chapter and verse system thirty years later, this was also the final book of mormon edition to be printed before franklin d. Some of those errors were restored in this 1840 edition. On the title page of the 1840 edition of the book of mormon pictured above is an important statement which reads, carefully revised by the translator. October 25, 2020 bible lands cruise with israel sold out october 25, 2020 bible lands cruise with israel. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from polemics to an appreciation for the books. Feb 05, 2017 the book of mormon, with its deep satirical sensibility, songs that beg to be played on repeat and goodnatured poking of fun at all things sacred, is thus the perfect show for local audiences. This is the battlefield tour youve been waiting for. The book of mormon tour dates 2020 the book of mormon. The typeface in this edition is the beautiful but versatile charter, with such refinements as character protrusion and font expansion, resulting in excellent, highly readable type. The book of mormon musical tour and tickets home facebook. Using the 1830 bible as a guide, the first edition book of mormon was replicated to. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors.
T he 1840 book of mormon the nauvoo edition at some point before the third edition went to press, joseph smith compared the printed text of the two previous editions 1830 and 1837 with the original manuscript, and found errors made in copying the printers manuscript with the original. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. For the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. The publication history of the book of mormon bruce satterfield department of religious education, brigham young university idaho this article appeared in the church news, jan. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. The text was taken from the corrected 1852 edition. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The miraculous printing of the 1840 edition of 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. The 1840 edition of the book of mormon was updated and printed during the lifetime of the prophet joseph smith, jr.
In summer 2016, the musical will return to chicagos privatebank theatre from june 28aug. Unfortunately, accurate print and digital copies of the 1840 edition are scarce. Incorporates a bit about living in the mid 1800s, the mormon religion, and the. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded. Winspear opera house is absolutely gorgeous, and very easy to get to. Book of mormon editions 18301981 book of mormon central. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Some mormon scholars, like grant hardy, who wrote understanding the book of mormon. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. At once scandalous and devotional, the book of mormon continues to fascinate and inspire.
Buy the book of mormon touring tickets from the official site. Book of mormon, 1840, page 0 the joseph smith papers. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact spec. The later lds editions descended from the 1841 liverpool book of mormon, which was reprinted from the kirtland edition. From golden plates to which he claimed an angel led him, joseph smith dictated the bulk of the book of mormon from early april to late june 1829the book of mormon can be seen as an extension of the bible, as a mammoth apocryphal work. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from.
Official site tour schedule the book of mormon on broadway. The miraculous printing of the 1840 edition of the book of. Outside of new york, the national tour of the book of mormon will be on the road through much of the year 2017, including stops at several new cities, along with many previous stops on the tour. The book of mormon tour dates 2018, the book of mormon.
Maxwell grant hardy, chair of the history department at the university of north carolina at asheville and specialist in chinese history, has produced for the university of illinois press a useful edition of the book of mormon. Joseph smith the prophet had translated the book of mormon from the golden plates and oliver cowdery and other scribes wrote his wor. Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. View all hotels near book of mormon publication site on tripadvisor. Great semibiographical of jennie booth if interested in history andor the mormon religion. Back by popular demand, the book of mormon, which played recordbreaking runs in fort worth and. The 18791911 lds editions of the book of mormon contain many geographical references which were removed from subsequent editions.
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