If you want this digital book download link sent to a different email, please indicate in the comments section at checkout purchasing grants one user license for the digital book. Inspired version the holy scriptures containing the old and new testaments an inspired revision of the authorized version by joseph smith, junior. Smith combined the two accounts and eliminated the discrepancy. He was born in padanaram mesopotamia, probably about b.
Robinson, publishing committee collection americana digitizing sponsor brigham young university contributor harold b. Chapter 9 joseph smith s inspired version of the bible 105 we will look at the significance of some of these larger additions below. The inspired version of the bible by joseph smith, jr. The joseph smith inspired version of the bible problems in the joseph smith translation of the bible and comparison to the book of mormon. Sample pdf of joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon.
Joseph smiths bible names dictionary bible gateway. Inspired translation of the king james version of the bible. Book of mormon variants likely reflect only theologically significant changes not available in the old world textual tradition. To call this version a translation gives a false impression. Joseph smith inspired version seems to work best for me but now that you mentioned this other term restored i may even adopt that. Joseph smith restored version of the king james bible. Manual hebrew grammar for the use of beginners 1834. This article examines the inspired version of the bible translated by joseph smith, the first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Mar 16, 2017 5 barlow, joseph smiths revision of the bible, 5557. Click download or read online button to get inspired version of the bible book now. Matthews compares joseph s inspired version with the bernhisel manuscript, which has never been published. Grandins bookstore, joseph smith was in hot pursuit of his second great revelational project, the inspired version, also called the jo seph smith translation. The digital book download link is sent to your email address used to place the order, usually within 24 hours or next business day. Original manuscripts is a large scholarly book presenting for the first time a typographic transcription of the handwritten pages, notes, and markings of the original manuscripts of the revision of the king james version of the bible made by joseph smith in the early 1830s.
He is the former chair of near eastern studies at byu and the former associate dean of religious education at byu. Starting in the old testament in genesis the early work on the new translation of the bible produced what is now the canonized book of moses in the pearl of great price. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon pdf digital book author. There is light rubbing off of the gold at the page edges on the side of the text block. It seems clear that joseph smith was led to translate many. Grandins bookstore, joseph smith was in hot pursuit of his second great revelational project, the inspired version, also called the joseph smith translation jst. He prepared a manuscript for publication but it was never published before his death. The joseph smith translation is joseph s supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. Alexander campbells 1828 translation of the new testament, the sacred. The complete joseph smith translation of the old testament.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Mcconkie, inspired version of the bible, mormon doctrine, salt lake city. Joseph smiths inspired version of the bible youtube. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Bernhisel from the original manuscripts of joseph smith s new translation of the bible.
In preparing this translation of the bible, joseph was not translating from an ancient language, as he did with the book of mormon, but was restoring the bible to. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The joseph smith translation of the bible inspired of god. Many revelations in the doctrine and covenants are answers to questions about statements in the. Joseph smiths inspired translation of the bible restores the original text as, judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged. Original manuscripts is a large scholarly book presenting for the first time a typographic transcription of the handwritten pages, notes, and markings of the original manuscripts of the revision of the king james version of the bible made by. As joseph smith worked on his inspired translation of the bible, his knowledge of the gospel grew, and he was blessed by the holy ghost. The joseph smith translation and ancient texts of the bible. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james bible. Joseph brought the evil report of his brethren to his father, and they hated him because his. Rather, the jst reflects joseph smiths concern about the theo.
Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation is joseph s supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. In 1830 joseph smith began working on a correct translation of the bible. In preparing this translation of the bible, joseph was not translating from an ancient language, as he did with the book of mormon, but was restoring the bible to its original meaning. Joseph smith, the founder of the mormon religion, made a number of changes to the king james bible that is known today as either the inspired version or joseph smith s new translation of the bible. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smiths inspired. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon. In addition to his son jesus christ, it is gods special revelation of himself to mankind. The joseph smith translation is only an inspired revision of the king james version. The bible corrected by joseph smith by joseph smith jr. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible robert j. Bible, inspired version book of mormon doctrine and covenants lectures on faith. A complete parallel comparison of the inspired version of the holy scriptures and the king james authoriz by paul a. Joseph smiths restored version of this verse now appears in the jst 1. Smith was murdered before he ever deemed it complete, though most of his work.
A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of the bible. This work differs from the kjv in at least 3,410 verses and consists of additions, deletions, rearrangements, and other alterations that cause it to vary not only from the kjv but from other biblical texts. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of. The inspired version should not be considered categorically better than other bible versions, particularly those produced by modern bible scholars. Mormonism and the biblejoseph smith translationas a. The inspired version, also called the joseph smith translation jst, is joseph smith s translation of the bible, or better, his editing and rewriting of the king james version. Joseph smiths bible version page 3 religious forums.
The joseph smith translation jst, also called the inspired version of the holy scriptures iv, is a revision of the bible by joseph smith, the founder of the. Thousands of inspired corrections are shown in this fashion as you read the king james version of the bible. Smith considered this work to be a branch of his calling as a prophet. This version of the bible, the holy scriptures, is the greatest and every latter day saint should read it. Joseph smith, the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, made a new translation of the bible, using the text of the king james version kjv. Some have questioned the use of the name jehovah in 2 nephi 22. The bible and joseph smith refiners fire ministries.
However, his parents were not members of any particular church. Joseph smith translation of the bible textus receptus. In the isaiah chapters which were plagiarized by the book of mormon, joseph smith has changed them in his translation. Genesis chapter 1 genesis chapter 1 history of the creation. A study of the text of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible r. He is the author of many books, including joseph smith s commentary on the bible, from apostasy to restoration, and the restored gospel and the book of genesis. The bernhisel manuscript is so named because it is a handwritten copy made by dr. Divine commands to preserve, publish, and give to the world joseph smiths revision were accomplished by the rlds church and hence mark it as the true church of the restoration. It was about joseph smith s inspired version on the bible, but it seemed to have run its course. This inspired revision of the ancient scriptures was never completed by the prophet. In smiths official story, published in 1842, he wrote that due to a revival in the neighborhood in 1820 he went into the woods to inquire of. A beautiful exact facsimile reprint of the original joseph smith inspired version of the bible. A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of. Mar 01, 2009 joseph smith the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, made a new translation of the bible, using the text of the king james version kjv.
A study of the text of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible. I would like to thank everyones involvements, both mormons and nonmormons, for clearing up my confusion over the ldss bible. Download inspired version of the bible or read inspired version of the bible online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. May 25, 2014 produced by living hope ministries sourceflix in this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about. Smith old testament genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth i samuel ii samuel i kings ii kings i chronicles ii chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible author robert j. Mar 24, 2015 as early as june 1830, just a few months after the formation of the new restored church, joseph smith began work on an inspired version of the bible. The inspired version, also called the joseph smith translation jst, is joseph smiths translation of the bible, or better, his editing and rewriting of the king james version.
Press button download or read online below and wait 20. Joseph smiths new translation of the bible by kent p. In 1827, smith began to gather a religious following after announcing that an angel had shown him a set of golden plates describing a visit of jesus to the indigenous peoples of. In many ways this second project was even more ambitious than the. This article explains that joseph claimed to be restoring the true, original meaning of the bible, and looks at examples of joseph s changes to the gospel of john proving this claim to have been false. Joseph smiths new translation of the bible deseret book. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible. Joseph smith grew up in a religious family, studying the bible as a youth. Wayment writes, the work of the prophet joseph smith in revising the old testament has never been so readily available to all members of the church. Inspired version of the bible restoration branches. The holy scriptures inspired version joseph smiths. In smiths official story, published in 1842, he wrote that due to a revival in the neighborhood in 1820 he went into the woods to inquire of god which church to join.
He is the author of many books, including joseph smiths commentary on the bible, from apostasy to restoration, and the restored gospel and the book of genesis. The joseph smith translation of the bible jst, also called the inspired version of the bible i. Matthews compares joseph s inspired version with the bernhisel manuscript, which. Matthews the bernhisel manuscript is so named because it is a handwritten copy made by dr. Joseph started the project in june, 1830 and finished july 2, 1833. Joseph smiths new translation of the bible byu studies. This work differs from the kjv in at least 3,410 verses and consists of additions, deletions, rearrangements, and other alterations that cause it to vary not only from the kjv. Joseph smith translates the bible and other scriptures. It has been received in full as far as the lord, and his prophet, joseph smith jr. The joseph smith translation of the bible is probably better understood similarly to a jewish targum much of the jst is probably better understood similar to the way we understand a jewish targum where parts of the text are restorative, parts are commentary, and other parts contain harmonization of. Campbell himself had published an alternative english translation of the new testament.
Joseph smiths new translation of the bible 1970 edition. The work is the king james version of the bible kjv with some significant additions, clarifications, and revisions. The bible and joseph smith we have to choose either the real bible, or joseph smith and his scriptures because the two are completely incompatible the christians relationship to the bible rue christians believe the bible. Matthews compares josephs inspired version with the bernhisel manuscript, which.
This article is brought to you for free and open access by the all journals at byu scholarsarchive. On march 7, 1831, he was instructed by revelation to begin the translation of the new testament. The joseph smith translation jst, also called the inspired version of the holy scriptures iv, is a revision of the bible by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement, who dictated inspired changes and additions to scribes. How fortunate it was, as i view it, that joseph smith wrote into the first. Sometimes you will hear a reference to the jstb sometimes referred to as the inspired version of the bible either by detractors of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons or sparingly in mormon literature. Joseph smith translation i like to use the term inspired because it wasnt translated from anything, but was the result of pure inspiration from god. Smith old testament genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth i samuel ii samuel i kings ii kings i chronicles ii chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah. Those inspired changes make the text easier to read, clarify passages that previously were misunderstood, and testify of the mission of jesus christ, the premortal jehovah.
Joseph smith and the first verse of the bible ronald v. Inspired version of the bible 5 church of his special work with the bible and he particular ly names it a branch of his calling 3 it is impossible to separate joseph smith s work of revising the bible from the other aspects of his mission in the dispensation of the falness of times records and reports left us by joseph smith and by others associated with him indicate that he was prepared by. The holy scriptures inspired version joseph smiths translation of the bible complete text 97818953017 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of the. He is first mentioned when a youth, seventeen years old.
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