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| − | Many of the pronouncements of [[General Authorities]], particularly the president of the Church, are also often viewed as uncanonized scripture—particularly official written pronouncements signed by the [[First Presidency]] and/or the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], such as "[[Proclamation to the World|The Family: A Proclamation to the World]]" (1995), which defines the Church's doctrines related to the family. | + | Under the Church's doctrine of continuing revelation (see [[Articles of Faith]] 9), [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], or [[Mormon Church]], has an open scriptural canon that thus far includes the [[Holy Bible|Bible]], the [[Book of Mormon]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], and the [[Pearl of Great Price]]. These scriptural writings comprise the ''standard works'' of the Church. The belief in additional scriptural canon makes Latter-day Saints unique among Christian religions. |
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| + | Many of the pronouncements of [[General Authorities]], particularly the [[President of the Church|president of the Church]], are also often viewed as uncanonized scripture—particularly official written pronouncements signed by the [[First Presidency]] and/or the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], such as "[[Proclamation to the World|The Family: A Proclamation to the World]]" (1995), which defines the Church's doctrines related to the family, and "[[The Living Christ]]: The Testimony of the Apostles" (2000), which is the collective testimony of 15 men who have been called as special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints are also encouraged to view the most recent statements from [[Mormon prophet|prophets]] and General Authorities as modern-day scripture, but not to accept such blindly. Latter-day Saints are encouraged to pray to know the truthfulness of the doctrine contained in such statements and in scripture in general. | ||
English-speaking members typically use the King James Version of the Bible; Joseph Smith also translated a version of the Bible popularly referred to as the [[Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible|Joseph Smith Translation]] (JST). Although this Bible translation is not generally used by members of the Church, the Bible issued by the Church contains cross references to the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as an appendix containing major excerpts from it. Though it is part of the canon and members believe the Bible to be the word of God, the Church also acknowledges that numerous omissions and mistranslations occurred in even the earliest known manuscripts, though the relative majority of what remains is believed to be correct. These errors have led to incorrect interpretations of the meaning of certain passages. | English-speaking members typically use the King James Version of the Bible; Joseph Smith also translated a version of the Bible popularly referred to as the [[Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible|Joseph Smith Translation]] (JST). Although this Bible translation is not generally used by members of the Church, the Bible issued by the Church contains cross references to the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as an appendix containing major excerpts from it. Though it is part of the canon and members believe the Bible to be the word of God, the Church also acknowledges that numerous omissions and mistranslations occurred in even the earliest known manuscripts, though the relative majority of what remains is believed to be correct. These errors have led to incorrect interpretations of the meaning of certain passages. | ||
| − | The Church considers the following part of their scriptural canon: | + | The Church considers the following as part of their scriptural canon: |
* '''''[[The Bible]].''''' Consisting of the [[Old Testament]] and [[New Testament]]; the Bible chronicles God's dealings with the Israelites. | * '''''[[The Bible]].''''' Consisting of the [[Old Testament]] and [[New Testament]]; the Bible chronicles God's dealings with the Israelites. | ||
| − | * '''''[[Book of Mormon]].''''' A record of God's dealings with ancient prophets in the Americas. | + | * '''''[[Book of Mormon]].''''' A record of God's dealings with ancient prophets and peoples in the Americas. |
* '''''[[Doctrine and Covenants]].''''' A collection of revelations, policies, letters, and statements largely from Joseph Smith, but also from a few other Church prophets. | * '''''[[Doctrine and Covenants]].''''' A collection of revelations, policies, letters, and statements largely from Joseph Smith, but also from a few other Church prophets. | ||
* '''''[[Pearl of Great Price]].''''' A collection of translations of several ancient works from Abraham and Moses, as well as Joseph Smith's official history and the [[Articles of Faith]]. | * '''''[[Pearl of Great Price]].''''' A collection of translations of several ancient works from Abraham and Moses, as well as Joseph Smith's official history and the [[Articles of Faith]]. | ||
| − | Latter-day Saints believe literally in the principle of revelation from God to his children | + | Latter-day Saints believe literally in the principle of revelation from God to his children. Divine revelation for the direction of the entire Church comes from God to the president of the Church, who is viewed by Latter-day Saints as a [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] in the same sense as Abraham, Moses, Peter and other biblical leaders. Individual members are entitled to divine revelation for confirmation of truths, gaining knowledge or wisdom, and meeting personal challenges. Parents are entitled to revelation for raising their families. See [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng April 2018 General Conference, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," by Russell M. Nelson] |
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''See also [[Mormon books]] and [[LDS Scriptures]]'' | ''See also [[Mormon books]] and [[LDS Scriptures]]'' | ||
[[Category:Scriptures and Scriptural Topics]][[Category:Book of Mormon Topics]][[Category:LDS Literature]] | [[Category:Scriptures and Scriptural Topics]][[Category:Book of Mormon Topics]][[Category:LDS Literature]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 27 March 2023
Under the Church's doctrine of continuing revelation (see Articles of Faith 9), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church, has an open scriptural canon that thus far includes the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. These scriptural writings comprise the standard works of the Church. The belief in additional scriptural canon makes Latter-day Saints unique among Christian religions.
Many of the pronouncements of General Authorities, particularly the president of the Church, are also often viewed as uncanonized scripture—particularly official written pronouncements signed by the First Presidency and/or the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, such as "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" (1995), which defines the Church's doctrines related to the family, and "The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles" (2000), which is the collective testimony of 15 men who have been called as special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints are also encouraged to view the most recent statements from prophets and General Authorities as modern-day scripture, but not to accept such blindly. Latter-day Saints are encouraged to pray to know the truthfulness of the doctrine contained in such statements and in scripture in general.
English-speaking members typically use the King James Version of the Bible; Joseph Smith also translated a version of the Bible popularly referred to as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). Although this Bible translation is not generally used by members of the Church, the Bible issued by the Church contains cross references to the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as an appendix containing major excerpts from it. Though it is part of the canon and members believe the Bible to be the word of God, the Church also acknowledges that numerous omissions and mistranslations occurred in even the earliest known manuscripts, though the relative majority of what remains is believed to be correct. These errors have led to incorrect interpretations of the meaning of certain passages.
The Church considers the following as part of their scriptural canon:
- The Bible. Consisting of the Old Testament and New Testament; the Bible chronicles God's dealings with the Israelites.
- Book of Mormon. A record of God's dealings with ancient prophets and peoples in the Americas.
- Doctrine and Covenants. A collection of revelations, policies, letters, and statements largely from Joseph Smith, but also from a few other Church prophets.
- Pearl of Great Price. A collection of translations of several ancient works from Abraham and Moses, as well as Joseph Smith's official history and the Articles of Faith.
Latter-day Saints believe literally in the principle of revelation from God to his children. Divine revelation for the direction of the entire Church comes from God to the president of the Church, who is viewed by Latter-day Saints as a prophet in the same sense as Abraham, Moses, Peter and other biblical leaders. Individual members are entitled to divine revelation for confirmation of truths, gaining knowledge or wisdom, and meeting personal challenges. Parents are entitled to revelation for raising their families. See April 2018 General Conference, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," by Russell M. Nelson
See also Mormon books and LDS Scriptures
