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A Most Sacred Possession: The Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon

Title
A Most Sacred Possession: The Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
Magazine
Ensign
Publication Type
Magazine Article
Year of Publication
1977
Authors
Larson, Stanley R. (Primary)
Pagination
89-91
Date Published
September 1977
Volume
7
Issue Number
9
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Abstract
Provides a brief historical outline of the original manuscript, during and after the translation, a detailed description of the appearance of the manuscript, and a synopsis of its value. He points out four examples of corrections that have been made. Church historian Leonard Arrington believes that this document is the most sacred possession of the Church.
Subject Keywords
Early Church History
Translation
Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
Bibliographic Citation
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