The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement, which, according to Latter Day Saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2200 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. The Book of Mormon is one of the earliest of the unique writings of the Latter Day Saint movement, the denominations of which typically regard the text primarily as scripture, and secondarily as a historical record of God's dealings with ancient inhabitants of the Americas. Some Mormon academics and apologetic organizations strive to affirm the book as historically authentic through their scholarship, but mainstream archaeological, historical and scientific communities do not consider the Book of Mormon to be an ancient record of actual historical events.
| Religion | Latter Day Saint movement |
| Language | English |
| Period | 19th century |
| Chapters | First Nephi, Second Nephi, Book of Jacob, Book of Enos, Book of Jarom, Book of Omni, Words of Mormon, Book of Mosiah, Book of Alma, Book of Helaman, Third Nephi, Fourth Nephi, Book of Mormon, Book of Ether, Book of Moroni |
About The Book of Mormon
Satirical musical about a pair of Mormon missionaries travelling in Africa. The show won several Tony Awards in 2011 including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Achievement of The Book of Mormon
Parker and Stone grew up in Colorado, which gave them exposure to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is spoofed in the musical.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon Category.. Journal of Book of Mormon Studies - The Journal of Book of Mormon Studies is an annual peer-reviewed academic journal covering topics surrounding the Book of Mormon.. Mulek - Mulek, according to the Book of Mormon, was the only surviving son of Zedekiah, the last King of Judah, after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. The Book of Mormon states that after escaping from Judah, Mulek traveled to the Americas and established a civilization there.. Studies of the Book of Mormon - Studies of the Book of Mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century by B. H. Roberts, a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which examine the validity of the Book of Mormon as a translation of an ancient American source.. Works by Joseph Smith.. 19th-century Christian texts.
Latest information about The Book of Mormon updated on July 28 2021.
