The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
A Mid-Century Devotional Milestone and Critical Scriptural Companion to the Holy Bible
A Mid-Century Devotional Milestone and Critical Scriptural Companion to the Holy Bible
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
- Author / Translator: Joseph Smith Jr.
- Publisher: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Publication Date: 1949
- ISBN-10: Not Issued (Pre-dates standard implementation)
- Edition Details: Vintage Mid-Century Printing. Standard Official Ecclesiastical Hardcover Release.
- Binding: Original publisher’s heavy-gauge textured black cloth/faux-leather boards, spine and front face sharply lettered in gold gilt.
- Physical Format: 16mo / Small Octavo, 568 pages.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Cloth Boards: The original mid-century binding exhibits classic, age-toned handling-related wear across the face and rear surfaces, featuring typical superficial scuffing, minor shelf friction to the corners, and edge softening consistent with active devotional use. The structure remains fundamentally solid, rigid, and completely square.
- Interior: The internal text block is exceptionally well preserved, firm, and securely bound. Every individual page remains beautifully clean, clear, crisp, and easily readable. Completely free from heavy foxing, deep moisture stains, modern highlighting, or aggressive tearing.
- Preservation: Carefully enclosed in an archival-grade, removable protective cellophane wrapper to arrest further environmental wear to the cloth edges and spine.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
First printed in 1830 and presented here in a beautifully preserved 1949 official printing, The Book of Mormon stands alongside the Holy Bible as a foundational anchor of scripture for millions of believers worldwide. Conceived as an ancient narrative chronicle, the volume tracks God's complex theological dealings with the ancient civilizations inhabiting the Americas between approximately 600 BC and 400 AD.
First printed in 1830 and presented here in a beautifully preserved 1949 official printing, The Book of Mormon stands alongside the Holy Bible as a foundational anchor of scripture for millions of believers worldwide. Conceived as an ancient narrative chronicle, the volume tracks God's complex theological dealings with the ancient civilizations inhabiting the Americas between approximately 600 BC and 400 AD.
Compiled onto sacred golden plates by the ancient prophet-historian Mormon and subsequently hidden by his son Moroni, the record was brought to light in the early 19th century through divine translation. While the Bible reflects the spiritual evolution of the Near East, The Book of Mormon serves as an independent testament to the ministry of Jesus Christ on the American continent. Beyond its traditional devotional standing, this mid-century printing has become a vital source of historical ideas shaping identity and theological thought. It offers academic collectors, faithful seekers, and cultural historians an accessible path toward a fresh, objective second look at one of the most widely debated and transformative texts in modern history.
Author Profile: The Prophets & Joseph Smith Jr.
The text of The Book of Mormon is attributed to a succession of ancient prophetic chroniclers—including Nephi, Alma, Mormon, and Moroni—who recorded the rise, fall, and spiritual covenants of early American civilizations. In 1827, the records were recovered by Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844) in upstate New York. Operating under what followers recognize as direct divine revelation and power, Smith translated the complex script into English over a rapid 85-day period, establishing a new trajectory for modern restorationist Christianity and leaving behind an enduring legacy as an influential religious figure.
The text of The Book of Mormon is attributed to a succession of ancient prophetic chroniclers—including Nephi, Alma, Mormon, and Moroni—who recorded the rise, fall, and spiritual covenants of early American civilizations. In 1827, the records were recovered by Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844) in upstate New York. Operating under what followers recognize as direct divine revelation and power, Smith translated the complex script into English over a rapid 85-day period, establishing a new trajectory for modern restorationist Christianity and leaving behind an enduring legacy as an influential religious figure.
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