Joseph Smith's Revision of the Bible: Notes, History, and Comparisons Matthews,

Same ISBN , same paper covers as stock photo. Stated First Edition. Good. SOME MARKS TO COVER. Book only, no additional materials. Minor cover/corner wear. Good average USED condition showing some use.

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Product description: Interest in revising and translating te Bible is continuing at the present time with perhaps greater vigor than ever before. It would seem that never have so many people been so anxious to know and so willing to receive a new translation of the Bible as is currently being manifested by both Jewish and Christian peoples. The task of determining the original meaning and fulness of the text of the Bible is complicated by the fact that not one of the original documents is available. However, new manuscript discoveries and continued study are bringing additional evidences to light, with the result that scholars' viewpoints and interpretations are being modified almost daily. As a consequence, there are many versions and revisions of the Bible available today. Each differs somewhat from the others, according to the particular manuscript used and the viewpoints of the translator. The intense activity and multiplication of versions simply illustrate the spirit of the Eighth Article of Faith that as entirely accurate and reliable translation of the Bible is not available. Joseph Smith the Prophet also made a Bible revision or, as he termed it, a "new translation," using a copy of the King James Version as a text. This "new translation." although not competed, contains thousands of variations from any other Bible known to be in existence. The style is biblical, but the text presents much information not to be found in other versions. Condition:Used; Good ASIN:B0007G5NYU number_of_pages:86 format:paperback edition:First Edition