Appendix II: List of Content in Past Editions of the Pearl o

Title

Appendix II: List of Content in Past Editions of the Pearl of Great Price

Book Title

The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Year of Publication

2022

Authors

Smoot, Stephen O. (Primary)

Pagination

151–161

Publisher

Book of Mormon Central

City

Springville, UT

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The 1851 First (Liverpool) Edition

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
Preface by Franklin D. Richards	N/A
Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch	Moses 6:43–7:69
The Words of God, which He spake unto Moses	Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy	Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
On Priesthood	Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20
The Calling and Duties of the Twelve Apostles	Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33
The Calling and Duties of the Seventy	Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.	Articles of Faith
Truth	Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn no. 272)

The 1878 Second (Salt Lake City) Edition

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Visions of Moses	Moses 1
The Writings of Moses	Moses 2–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy on War	Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
Articles of our Faith	Articles of Faith
A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, Including Plurality of Wives	Doctrine and Covenants 132
Truth	Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn no. 272)

The 1902 Third (Talmage) Edition

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
I. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
II. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
III. Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1921 Fourth (Talmage) Edition

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1976 Fifth Edition

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
Joseph Smith—Vision of the Celestial Kingdom	Doctrine and Covenants 137
Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the Redemption of the Dead	Doctrine and Covenants 138
Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1981 Sixth (Current) Edition (rev. 2013)

Content
Introduction
Selections from the Book of Moses
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
The Book of Abraham
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Joseph Smith—Matthew
Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith

	Modern Reference	1851	1878	1902	1921	1976	1981
Preface by Franklin D. Richards	N/A	✔
Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch	Moses 6:43–7:69	✔
The Words of God, which He spake unto Moses	Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77	✔	✔
A Revelation and Prophecy	Doctrine and Covenants 87	✔	✔
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A	✔	✔
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74	✔	✔
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69	✔	✔
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79	✔	✔
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80	✔	✔
On Priesthood	Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20	✔
The Calling and Duties of the Twelve Apostles	Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33	✔
The Calling and Duties of the Seventy	Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100	✔
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18	✔	✔
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36	✔	✔
“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.	Articles of Faith	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Truth	Oh Say What is Truth (Hymn no. 272)	✔	✔
Visions of Moses	Moses 1		✔
Writings of Moses	Moses 2–8		✔
A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant Including Plurality of Wives	Doctrine and Covenants 132		✔
(Selections From) The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8			✔	✔	✔	✔
Joseph Smith—Vision of the Celestial Kingdom	Doctrine and Covenants 137					✔
Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the Redemption of the Dead	Doctrine and Covenants 138					✔
Introduction	Introduction						✔

Table of Contents

Book

The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints

Smoot, Stephen O.

43 Chapters

Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. i-iv

The Book of Moses Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 1-7

Text of Moses 1

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 8-13

Commentary on Moses 1

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 8-13

Text of Moses 2

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 13-17

Commentary on Moses 2

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 13-17

Text of Moses 3

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 17-20

Commentary on Moses 3

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 17–20

Text of Moses 4

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 20-23

Commentary on Moses 4

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 20-23

Text of Moses 5

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 24-29

Commentary on Moses 5

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 24-29

Text of Moses 6

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 29-37

Commentary on Moses 6

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 29-37

Text of Moses 7

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 37-44

Commentary on Moses 7

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 37-44

Text of Moses 8

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 44-47

Commentary on Moses 8

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 44-47

The Book of Abraham Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 48-55

Text of Abraham 1

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 56-62

Commentary on Abraham 1

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 56-62

Text of Abraham 2

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 62-66

Commentary on Abraham 2

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 62-66

Text of Abraham 3

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 66-72

Commentary on Abraham 3

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 66-71

Text of Abraham 4

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 72-76

Commentary on Abraham 4

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 72-76

Text of Abraham 5

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 76-78

Commentary on Abraham 5

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 76-78

Commentary on the Facsimiles of the Book of Abraham

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 79-96

Joseph Smith—Matthew Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 97-100

Text of Joseph Smith—Matthew

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 101-106

Commentary on Joseph Smith—Matthew

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 101-106

Joseph Smith—History Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 107-113

Text of Joseph Smith—History

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 114-137

Commentary on Joseph Smith—History

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 114-137

Articles of Faith Introduction

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 138-142

Text of the Articles of Faith

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 143-148

Commentary on the Articles of Faith

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 143-148

Appendix I: Preface to the 1851 First Edition of the Pearl of Great Price

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 149–150

Appendix II: List of Content in Past Editions of the Pearl of Great Price

Smoot, Stephen O. | pp. 151–161

Appendix III: Elder Bruce R. McConkie's Proposed Additions to the Pearl of Great Price

Smoot, Stephen O.

Appendix IV: Pearl of Great Price Bibliography

Smoot, Stephen O.

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