Enter single words andor phrases separated by commas, no quotation marks. In this program, well look at mormonisms founder, joseph smith. It has been received in full as far as the lord, and his prophet, joseph smith jr. The complete joseph smith translation of the old testament.
The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smiths inspired version of the bible author robert j. Feb 24, 2018 we have the best approach to christianity on the face of the earth. Matthews the bernhisel manuscript is so named because it is a handwritten copy made by dr. To call this version a translation gives a false impression. Joseph the prophet always referred to his work with the bible as the new translation, and by that name it was known in the early years of the church. In the article he dismissed the joseph smith translation jst this was the name given the original manuscript in 1970, previously known as the inspired version bible. Aug 11, 2011 on 26 march 1830, scarcely two months after the book of mormon arrived at egbert b. 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. Joseph smith and the first verse of the bible mormons in. Matthews compares joseph s inspired version with the bernhisel manuscript, which has never been published. A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of.
The reorganized church now community of christ published josephs revisions in 1867 under the title the holy scriptures, translated and corrected by the spirit of revelation, but the volume quickly became known as the inspired version of the bible. A complete parallel comparison of the inspired version of the holy scriptures and the king james authoriz by paul a. For scripture study, i use the church of jesus christ of latterday saints publication of the king james version of the holy bible with footnotes and bible dictionary. Inspired version the holy scriptures containing the old and new testaments an inspired revision of the authorized version by joseph smith, junior. The work is the king james version of the bible kjv with some significant additions, clarifications, and revisions.
Stjoseph smith transplation inspired version of the bible pdf version. 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. 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. Joseph smith inspired version seems to work best for me but now that you mentioned this other term restored i may even adopt that. The joseph smith translation is joseph s supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james bible. Otherwise, you may not be interested in this publication. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the all journals at byu scholarsarchive. The bible and joseph smith refiners fire ministries. Sep 19, 2014 in this program, well look at mormonisms founder, joseph smith.
On one occasion he commented, many important points, touching the salvation of man, had been taken from the bible, or lost before it was compiled. A study of the text of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible r. The complete joseph smith translation of the new testament. In its printed and published form it was called the inspired version, but in recent years it has become common practice to refer to it as the inspired revision, or inspired translation. The jst is better thought of as a kind of inspired commentary. The article was titled the joseph smith translation of the bible and ancient texts of the bible. Joseph smiths new translation of the bible, 1830 religious. Mar 16, 2017 5 barlow, joseph smiths revision of the bible, 5557. 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.
Hunter, author and general authority in the lds church from 19451975, boasted. This article explains that joseph claimed to be restoring the true, original meaning of the bible, and looks at examples of josephs changes to the gospel of john proving this claim to have been false. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon pdf digital book author. 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.
Smith considered this work to be a branch of his calling as a prophet. Download joseph smith s new translation of the bible or read joseph smith s new translation of the bible online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Mormonism and the biblejoseph smith translationas a. We have the best approach to christianity on the face of the earth. It was first published by the rlds church in 1867, although excerpts from it were published by the mormon church in the pearl of great. When this work first came into the hands of orson pratt, he and his wife sarah stayed up until 2 am in the morning reading and comparing it to the king james version of the bible. It was first published by the rlds church in 1867, although excerpts from it were published by. Inspired version of the bible restoration branches.
He prepared a manuscript for publication but it was never published before his death. Matthews compares josephs inspired version with the bernhisel manuscript, which has never been published. The prophet joseph smith produced for the world three new volumes of holy scriptures, namely the book of. An important work if you are a student or collector of lds documents or history of the early restoration movement. The joseph smith inspired version of the bible problems in the joseph smith translation of the bible and comparison to the book of mormon. 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. On 26 march 1830, scarcely two months after the book of mormon arrived at egbert b. Smith combined the two accounts and eliminated the discrepancy. This inspired revision of the ancient scriptures was never completed by the prophet. And it is considerably more than changing saith to said or ye to you. 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 smith translation i like to use the term inspired because it wasnt translated from anything, but was the result of pure inspiration from god. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of. Joseph smiths inspired version of the bible youtube. Apologies for a link to wiki, its late and i should be asleep. The joseph smith translation of the bible inspired of god. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon. Smith combined the two accounts and eliminated the. Smith was murdered before he ever deemed it complete, though most of his work. 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. 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. The king james bible was clearly a major influence, given that errors, archaic speech and homophones in the king james bible made it into the book of mormon. Theres more joseph smith translation than in the footnotes and jst appendix.
Genesis chapter 1 genesis chapter 1 history of the creation. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smiths inspired. This version of the bible, the holy scriptures, is the greatest and every latter day saint should read it. Pdf download joseph smith s new translation of the bible free.
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. For single words, also try searching using the word indexes above. In the isaiah chapters which were plagiarized by the book of mormon, joseph smith has changed them in his translation. 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. Joseph smith, as gods prophet, thus takes on a greater mantle than moses or any writers of the bible. How to download joseph smith s new translation of the bible. 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 smith occasionally talked about why a new inspired translation of the bible was needed. Joseph smith translation of the bible textus receptus. Joseph smiths inspired version of the bible oseph smith began work on his new translationof the bible in 1830. The inspired version is also called holy scriptures, joseph smith translation, jst, and new translation of the bible. 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. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible author robert j. In addition to his son jesus christ, it is gods special revelation of himself to mankind.
Joseph smith restored version of the king james bible. The joseph smith translation of the bible is not, as some members have presumed, simply a restoration of lost biblical text or an improvement on the translation of known text. Bernhisel from the original manuscripts of joseph smiths new translation of the bible. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of the. Christianity monotheistic religion jesus is the founder. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Click download or read online button to get joseph smith s new translation of the bible book now. Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation is joseph s supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. For those interested in a complete analysis of joseph s revisions to the bible, the rlds church has published a columnar sidebyside comparison of the inspired versionwith the king james version entitled joseph. Joseph started the project in june, 1830 and finished july 2, 1833. 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.
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. 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. Chapter 9 joseph smiths inspired version of the bible 105 we will look at the significance of some of these larger additions below. Abrahamic religions religions abraham is a direct prophet. The holy scriptures inspired version joseph smiths. The digital book download link is sent to your email address used to place the order, usually within 24 hours or next business day. Inspired translation of the king james version of the bible. But unlike his other scriptures, it was not published during his lifetime. Sample pdf of joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon. Bernhisel from the original manuscripts of joseph smith s new translation of the bible. The joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. The holy scriptures the holy scriptures, restoration scriptures edition, has the inspired version of the bible, 1908 book of mormon, and rlds doctrine and covenants, sections 1144. This may be because some of these verses that joseph translated have serious problems associated with them. 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.
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