A Study of the Text of Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of th

Title

A Study of the Text of Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of the Bible

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1968

Authors

Matthews, Robert J. (Primary)

Pagination

3–16

Volume

9 Issue

1 URL

https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/a-study-of-the-text-of-joseph-smiths-inspired-version-of-the-bible/

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

This article examines the Inspired Version of the Bible translated by Joseph Smith, the first president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Matthews compares Joseph’s Inspired Version with the Bernhisel Manuscript, which has never been published. He also illustrates how Joseph Smith’s revision of the Bible was significant to the establishment of the church.

Joseph Smith Translation

Holy Bible

Pearl of Great Price

Bible Translation

Bernhisel, John M.

Latter-day Saint History (1820-1846)

Smith, Joseph, Jr.

Joseph Smith–Matthew

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints