The Book of Mormon
by Joseph Smith and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Book of Mormon: an account written by the hand of Mormon, upon plates…" is a religious text first published in 1830 by Joseph Smith. According to Smith, the book was translated from golden plates revealed by an angel, chronicling ancient peoples led from Jerusalem to the Americas. The text centers on an appearance of Jesus Christ in the Americas after his resurrection, containing teachings on atonement, baptism, and priesthood authority. Its origins remain contested between faith-based and scholarly interpretations.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Latter Day Saint churches
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #17. The Book of Mormon on Wikipedia.
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