When joseph smith began the book of mormon translation, he acted in his capacity as a treasure seer and used the tools of that trade. April 06, 1829 to june 16, 1829 translation of the book of mormon at this point we move to a daily analysis of the translation of the book of mormon. Book of mormon timeline brigham young universityidaho. Received the gold plates from angel moroni at the hill cumorah in upstate new york. This page provides settings and an overview or summary timeline with approximate dates for the generic map or schematic diagram of the book of mormon lands, including nephite, lamanite. Willes center for book of mormon studies at the gordon b. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 153,702 views. The prophet joseph smith received the first vision in. Every living book of mormon witness except cowdery, plus every living smith family member join strang. These tables show all the versions of the book of mormon that have been translated. He moved in with the smiths in the winter of 1828 to act as scribe for joseph smith.
Unless otherwise indicated, the translation was financed and the resulting text published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What do we know about the chronology of the book of. Professor figures out book of mormon translation timeline. The view of the hebrews theory was examined in detail by b. The first vision see accounts the visits of moroni see accounts the book of mormon is. It could be said that mormon history starts with the translation of the book of mormon. In december 1827, joseph and emma moved from manchester, new york, to harmony, pennsylvania, so that the couple could escape increasing persecution and so that emma, then pregnant, could give birth closer to her family. Joseph translates the book of mormon with oliver as scribe. How long did it take to translate the book of mormon.
With a sixfigure price tag, most people might be surprised to learn that on a list of the ten. We have firm evidence that oliver cowdery began working as joseph smiths scribe on april 7, 1829, and that joseph began dictating to oliver at about mosiah chapter 2. Church resources book of mormon translation, gospel. Oliver indicated that their asking about baptism was stimulated by translating 3 nephi. This paper aims to stimulate specific thinking about the intense and complex events during which the book of mormon was translated in 1829. Unless otherwise indicated, the translation was financed and the resulting text published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. One of the most amazing facts about the book of mormon is that it took joseph smith only about sixtyfive. Timeline for translation of the book of mormon showing that. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon the joseph smith papers. In 1823, the angel moroni led smith to uncover gold plates buried in. Charter granted for an annual fair, at acresfield the later st anns square. The second installment in book of mormon centrals evidence video series tackles the translation of the book of mormon.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Mulekite history represented by light pink on the timeline. Additionally, the plates were not always present during the translating process, and. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book. Elaborating on a paper he had presented on problems in book of mormon archeology, thomas ferguson, the man that singlehandedly launched the search for mormon archeology, writes. On september 21, 1823, joseph smith, then seventeen years old, was in his bed praying when a. Portions of the book have been translated into another 20 languages.
Approximate book of mormon translation timeline elden watsons. It contained a lengthy historical chronology of the events in 182829. The title page of the book of mormon declares that the book is a translation of an ancient set of records. Book of mormonauthorship theoriesview of the hebrews. If david arrived on may 28th or may 29th, they could have left in time to be at the whitmer home, and again commence translating the book of mormon by june 1st. It also includes parallel biblical and world events. Welch of brigham young university, delivered a powerful address on wednesday, november 8 on the timing of the translation of the book of mormon. The same goes for oliver cowderys use of the terms in his description of the translation process. Martin harris assists joseph smith in translating the book of mormon. James stuart is proclaimed king james iii in manchester. The book of mormon timeline is a large 6ft by 2ft chart of nephite, lamanite and jaredite history. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon.
Timeline of book of mormon and old testament prophets 800. First in harmony, pennsylvania, and then at the home of peter whitmer in fayette. The translation and publication of the book of mormon immediately preceded the organization of the church in the spring of 1830. What do we know about the chronology of the book of mormon translation and publication. Once zeniff and his group arrived, the lamanites put them in. We know many details about the timing of the translation of the book of mormon. How the book of mormon translation story changed over time.
Translating the book of mormon into other languages commenced relatively soon after the first publication in 1830. In december 1827, joseph and emma moved from manchester, new york, to harmony, pennsylvania, so that the couple could escape increasing persecution and so. The introduction to the forthcoming volume will contain a more detailed discussion of the process and chronology of the translation. Joseph views the gold plates buried in a nearby hill. As of march 2015, the lds church continues to publish at least portions of the book of. June 15 joseph and emma have their first child, a boy named alvin.
These plates were found at the north point of a hill two miles north of manchester village. Kirkhams suggestion that the book of mormon was translated within seventyfive. Book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. If students desire to know more about the translation of the book of mormon.
Professor figures out book of mormon translation timeline book. Zeniff, a nephite, took a group south to reclaim the nephite lands. Roberts took the position of examining the book of mormon from a critical perspective in order. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful study of statements made by joseph smith, his scribes, and others closely associated with the translation of. The application contains the title page of the book of mormon. Joseph smith, the founder of the movement, famously transcribed the book of mormon. It is an attempt to put an at least approximate date on each of those events which were recorded. The book of mormon is considered a sacred text for members of the latterday saints movement. In december 1827, joseph and emma moved from manchester, new york, to harmony, pennsylvania, so that the couple could escape. Comparison of the history of the bible and the book of mormon other books the event the date the event relating to time period the nephitesapproximate the.
Welch, foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms. A look back at select milestones in the translation of the latterday saint standard works. Welch presenting on the translation of the book of mormon. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. A transcript and partial translation of the book of mormon is taken to academics by martin harris. After some research and experimentation with layout, i put together this timeline of old testament and book of mormon prophets between 800 b. How long did it take joseph smith to translate the book of.
The book of mormon has been translated in its entirety into 97 languages. The approximate book of mormon translation timeline was an interesting article to research. After joseph smith dictated the book of mormon text, oliver cowdery. Book of mormon geography settings, timeline, overview. Brigham young sends henry jacobs on mission to england, starts living with his wife zina. Brigham young records his only canonized and officially published revelation, concerning pioneer trek. Welch gave the annual book of mormon lecture entitled hours never to be forgotten for the laura f. Critics have argued that the book of mormon cannot be. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Joseph also received the urim and thummim which was used to translate the book of mormon.
Introduction to the approximate book of mormon translation. Book of mormon translations archives mormon history. Welchs excellent article entitled the miraculous translation of the book of mormon, from opening the heavens, accounts of divine. The romans build a wooden fort on the site of manchester. Mormon is mortally wounded in the battle at a place called cumorah, and the nephites are nearly obliterated, but moroni survives another 36 years and adds material to the book of mormon. Saturday, september 22, 1827, manchester, j smith gets the plates, hides them in a birch log. Again, it is the rate of translation, approximately 6. June martin harris loses 116 pages of the translated manuscript of the book of mormon. Translation begins on the 7th of apriltwo days after oliver arrived. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of manchester in north west england. Mormon militia kill 120 immigrants on their way to california 1860 joseph smith iii claims to receive a revelation as prophetpresident of a new. The translation of the book of mormon into afrikaans.