“By the Gift and Power of God”

Title

“By the Gift and Power of God”

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Ensign

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1977

Authors

Pagination

79-85

Date Published

September 1977

Volume

7

Abstract

The translation of the Book of Mormon required the work of Joseph Smith in conjunction with the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. It was a work consisting of “considerable spiritual, intellectual, and physical labor.” Those who desire to receive the benefits of the Book of Mormon must also set forth “considerable spiritual, intellectual, and physical labor.”

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Subject Keywords

Early Church History
Translation
Scripture Study
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Cowdery, Oliver

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