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| − | The | + | [[image:Joseph-smith-mormon.jpg|right|150px|alt=Joseph Smith Mormon]]The [[Book of Jasher]] is a secular history covering a period from the [[creation]] until the period of the Judges in Israel, and a work that is referenced in the Holy [[Bible]] twice by two different authors. Three purported copies of this 'Lost Book' have been translated, but only one is looked upon as authentic. The Prophet [[Joseph Smith]] quoted from it in ''[[Times and Seasons]]'' as a source which had "not been disproved as a bad author." Certain members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] secured the copyright and republished the work in [[1887]] in Salt Lake City. |
===Authenticity=== | ===Authenticity=== | ||
| − | The Book of Jasher is almost certainly authentic, as it contains many specific details which are in agreement with modern revelation (i.e. the Book of Moses) that was published before the Book of Jasher became available on the American continent. However, it is also almost certain that it contains modifications from its original form. When studying it, the Lord's advice in | + | The Book of Jasher is almost certainly authentic, as it contains many specific details which are in agreement with modern revelation (i.e. the [[Book of Moses]]) that was published before the Book of Jasher became available on the American continent). However, it is also almost certain that it contains modifications from its original form. When studying it, the Lord's advice in [[Doctrine and Covenants]] 91 still stands. |
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| + | Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you concerning the Apocrypha — There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly; There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men. Verily, I say unto you, that it is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated. Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth; And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit And whoso receiveth not by the Spirit, cannot be benefited. Therefore it is not needful that it should be translated. Amen. | ||
| + | :~[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/91/1-6 D&C 91:1-6] | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.ccel.org/ccel/anonymous/jasher/?id=anonymous/jasher Book of Jasher Online] | * [http://www.ccel.org/ccel/anonymous/jasher/?id=anonymous/jasher Book of Jasher Online] | ||
* [http://www.johnpratt.com/items/docs/lds/meridian/2002/jasher.html How Did the Book of Jasher Know?] | * [http://www.johnpratt.com/items/docs/lds/meridian/2002/jasher.html How Did the Book of Jasher Know?] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Scriptures and Scriptural Topics]][[Category:Apocryphal Literature Topics]] | ||
| + | [[es:Libro de Jasher]] | ||
| + | [[it:Libro di Jasher]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:19, 14 October 2010
Authenticity
The Book of Jasher is almost certainly authentic, as it contains many specific details which are in agreement with modern revelation (i.e. the Book of Moses) that was published before the Book of Jasher became available on the American continent). However, it is also almost certain that it contains modifications from its original form. When studying it, the Lord's advice in Doctrine and Covenants 91 still stands.
Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you concerning the Apocrypha — There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly; There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men. Verily, I say unto you, that it is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated. Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth; And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit And whoso receiveth not by the Spirit, cannot be benefited. Therefore it is not needful that it should be translated. Amen.
