Old Testament

The Old Testament of the Bible, is considered part of the official canon of scripture for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Despite common misconception, Mormons believe in and study the Bible, typically the King James Version when in English. In fact, the Old Testament is considered an "indispensable foundation" to understanding the ordinances and covenants (promises made with God) we make during this life. Put another way, "the Old Testament is like the roots of a great scriptural tree, and one needs to know about the roots to comprehend the tree and its branches" (George A. Horton Jr., “An Indispensable Foundation,” Ensign, Mar. 2002, 38).