This category has articles relating to the book of mormon and those who accept the book of mormon as a sacred text. Before that occurred, however, jesus had appeared and taught the nephites after his ascension. Brigham young university the history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Publication date 1992 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, mormons publisher new york. In september 2007, we announced that the encyclopedia of mormonism was available online at byu. The term mormon, often used to refer to members of this church, comes from the book of mormon, which was published by smith in 1830. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Encyclopedia of mormonism mormonism, the mormon church. The book of alma is the longest book in the book of mormon. The movement splintered following the death of smith, with the utahbased church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds becoming by far the largest institutional manifestation of mormonism. Mormonism oxford research encyclopedia of religion. Its main purposes are summarized on its title page. Review of the encyclopedia of mormonism 1992, edited by daniel h. Although the lds church cooperated in the production of the book, particularly by setting aside byu resources, the encyclopedia was meant to be independent. A fifth volume, consisting of the book of mormon, doctrine. Fairchild that institution, who, in a communication to the new york observer 5 february, 1885, states that mr. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The book of mormon is the base from which millions have begun a personal journey of spiritual growth and of service to others. Encyclopedia of mormonism collections collections hbll. The book was published as the book of mormon in 1830. Publication date 1992 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints encyclopedias, mormon church encyclopedias, mormons encyclopedias.
The volumes also contain biographies, images, maps, charts, appendixes, and an index. The mormons are equally emphatic in their denial of the identity of the book of mormon with spauldings manuscript story, now in oberlin college. Church of jesus christ of latterday saintsencyclopedias mormon churchencyclopedias mormons and mormonism. The history, scriptures, doctrines, practices, and procedures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The encyclopedia of mormonism is a semiofficial encyclopedia for topics relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon resembles the bible in that it contains a mixture of stories and sermons recorded by earlier. The result, now available as a free e book on project gutenberg, was originally published with a preface by. Hoy al skousen book of mormon geography although the book of mormon. The encyclopedia begins with an overview of the church of. Download pdf encyclopediaofmormonism free online new. The lds church also noted the position in official publications. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price accessrestricteditem true addeddate. It tells the story of two main groups of people who lived in north and south america hundreds of years ago the nephites and lamanites, as well as a story of a group of people who came to the americas thousands of years ago upon leaving the tower of babel the jaredites.
Book of mormon central archive encyclopedia of mormonism, volume 1. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Mormonism was organized as a religion after joseph smith, the movements founder, published the book of mormon in upstate new york in 1830. They are now called members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. The book of mormon is a foundational sacred text for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints whose members are commonly called mormons, after the book itself. Click download or read online button to get mormonism a historical encyclopedia book now. Jul 17, 2009 the encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992. Joseph smith, the founder and first president of the sect, was the son of a vermont farmer, and was born in sharon township, windsor county, in that state, on 23 december, 1805. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. The book of mormon links all three systems in several passages that are apparently consistent. It was abridged by mormon, principally from the records of three men, alma 2 chaps. Also called the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone. The encyclopedia includes pictures, maps, illustrations, charts, appendices, indices, and a glossary.
The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion and said that a person would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book tpjs, p. Encyclopedia of mormonism online in searchable text. These people really love and appreciate great books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Beard although the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormons is one of the largest indigenous religious groups in the united states, many people know little more of the mormons than their familyoriented television commercials, the mormon tabernacle choir, or brigham young university. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20191104 22.
As early as joseph smith, lds leaders have consistently indicated that this phrase. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is. The religious movement popularly known as mormonism encompasses several denominations and sects, the largest of which is the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which is headquartered in salt lake city, utah, and had a worldwide membership of about twelve million in 2003. The other group, the nephites, developed culturally and built great cities but were eventually destroyed by the lamanites about 400 ce. Arguably the most significant intervention in scholarship on mormonism was jan shippss indispensable 1985 book, mormonism. Joseph smiths wife the revised and enhanced history of joseph smith by his mother.
Encyclopedia of mormonism online in searchable text lds365. Mormonism a historical encyclopedia download ebook pdf. Jul 11, 2008 in september 2007, we announced that the encyclopedia of mormonism was available online at byu. The books were immaculate and the packaging was done with the greatest care. Ludlow the history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints macmillan publishing company new york maxwell macmillan canada toronto maxwell macmillan international new york oxford singapore sydney. The encyclopedia of mormonism is a joint product of brigham young university and macmillan publishing company, and its contents do not necessarily represent the official position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A historical encyclopedia helps readers explore a church that has gone from being an object of ridicule and sometimes violent persecution to a worldwide religion, counting prominent businesspeople and political leaders among its members including former massachusetts governor and recent presidential candidate mitt romney. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds, also called mormonism, church that traces its origins to a religion founded by joseph smith in the united states in 1830.
According to joseph smith, he was seventeen years of age when an angel. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The encyclopedia of mormonism is now online as a part of the digital online collection at the harold b. Hoy al skousen book of mormon geography although the book of mormon is primarily a reli. A reference work on the church of jesus christ of latterda. A historical encyclopedia helps readers explore a church that has g. The encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Widtsoes brother wrote, the following chapters on the subject of the restoration are the outcome of an invitation to write, during the winter of 191011, a series of lessons for the young ladies mutual improvement association. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price notes. The book of mormon, as its modern subtitle states, stands with the bible as another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon reinforces the lds doctrine that the gospel of jesus christ existed before the creation and has been revealed to prophets.
Encyclopedia of antimormonism by dan wees nook book ebook. Mormonism is the collective name for a group of related churches, movements, and theologies that trace their origins back to the prophetic revelations of joseph smith jr. A fourvolume reference set with signed articles covering many facets of the history and beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormonthe book of mormon is a foundational sacred text for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints whose members are commonly called mormons, after the book itself. Table 1 lists several events using the nephite systems. Kent brown at brigham young university the two knew each other from working together on the coptic encyclopedia. Macmillan publishing company january 1, 1992 language.
The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. This religious body had its origin during the early part of the nineteenth century. The idea for this reference work began with an inquiry from macmillan in 1987, when charles smith approached professor s. Most of the nephite record pertains to three historical periods. Encyclopedia of mormonism wikimili, the free encyclopedia. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. Each entry also has a link back to a pdf scan of the page from the original 1992 publication. The url of the current page will be sent with your feedback. Encyclopedia of mormonism digital collections collections. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is a series of four reference volumes containing approximately 1500 articles on topics primarily related to the history and doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
For many years, members of the church were known as mormons by those who were not members. This new selection of materials from the incomparable encyclopedia of mormonism includes 151 book of mormon articles by 115 scholars and articulate authors. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints description. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. A four volume reference set with signed articles covering many facets of the history and.
Were now happy to announce that the encyclopedia of mormonism is available in text format that is fully searchable. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ludlow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like the bible, it is a religious text used by the members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which serve as a second witness of jesus christ. Recently made available online in its entirety, the encyclopedia provides a useful beginning point for.
Library of congress rare book and special collections division. But now we have a lavish, multivolume, semiofficial encyclopedia, intended for libraries, for the general reader. The name mormons is simply no longer a name for them. Encyclopedia of mormonism 4volume set hardcover january 1, 1992 by daniel h.