The Community of Christ's Two Different Versions of the Book of Mormon.

How did the Community of Christ, come to use two distinct versions of the Book of Mormon, one being the Authorized Version and the other a Revised Authorized Version. With the 2024 Sale of the Kirtland Temple and other properties in Nauvoo, Illinois, it's interesting to see these two versions and compare the differences.

For the original Book Review Video of the Authorized Edition:

For the review of the 1966 RLDS volume:

[AbbieOates]

Thank you for this video! I never knew about this version. I believe it is possible to update the linguistic style while retaining the meaning.

[bookmedia]

I really enjoy the RLDS editions of the Book of Mormon, and also the shorter editions published by RLDS members. Verda E. Bryant’s Between the Covers of The Book of Mormon is a condensed paraphrase written for a young adult age group, but it makes following the narrative much simpler. It’s great for just digging into your favorite parts of the book for the highlights. Thanks as always, Robert!

[weirdlanguageguy]

I recently read through a German translation of the Book of Mormon done by the Reorganized Church in the 1960s, and I'm pretty sure it was translated from the Revised Authorized Version as it leaves out many "und es begab sich..." phrases (the german equivalent of "and it came to pass). It was a very enjoyable read, especially as it was translated into a much more archaic style than the german translation published by our church! (though I must admit the translation quality wasn't as good).
So, although I do not own a Revised Authorized book of mormon, I do own the german equivalent, which I think is fun.

[corybanter]

I have black hardcover editions of both the Authorized Version and the Revised Authorized Version, but they were both published during the RLDS era, before the name change.

[jamesmaxwell]

Can anybody tell me where I might send an old fashioned 'check' in the mail to purchass a copy of the "king Follett Discoarse" ..?
Thank you 😊

[kelalamusic]

I was told that the original writings was done in old English script, yet at a time when that script was not used. Account for that? Rev 22:18 states, “I am bearing witness to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone makes an addition to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this scroll.” The Book of Mormon was not inspired by Almighty God, or his son, Jesus Christ. So I ask you, then who did? The Bible (Gods inspired word), refers to Satan as “the god of this system of things.” Who would do such a thing as to inspire the writing of a book so outlandishly wrong, but the very one who opposes God, Satan the devil. The Book of Mormon is not holding to the truth at all, it’s simply the works of the devil to continue his purpose of misleading people away from the truth.

[tedgemberling]

I have a copy of the LDS version of the Book of Mormon. I have to say I've always thought it was a horribly hard thing to read because of the clumsy English. It seems to be a sort of "imitation King James." I think the Community of Christ helped by revising that. I remember when I stopped in Salt Lake City at the Tabernacle, a man asked if I'd like to have a Book of Mormon. I asked him for a Spanish translation of it because I figured it wouldn't have that awkward language. But they sent me the English anyway.

[GMMXX]

A couple of thoughts, probably really insignificant but impressions spring to mind for whatever reason. The first is the size. The Book of Mormon looks unusually thin, maybe because of the paper type? Or the size of book? It just seems thin.

Second thought is in regards to the Revised version. I GET THE BENEFIT OF EASE of having it to maybe simplify it but I think there are dangers that come from that, depending on your perspective of course. One perspective might be: The purpose of reading the Book of Mormon is to activate the power of the Holy Spirit to communicate truth to you and confirmation that what you're reading is right. Well, oddly enough, no matter how true the Book of Mormon is and you'd think God wanting all his children to make it in the end, readers such as Jeff McCollough of Hello Saints has been reading it from an academic perspective but still claims he's always praying for God to enlighten him and reveal truth doesn't seem to be making the connection, unless he has an alterior motive to seem like the good guy, but an intent to convert the Mormons. So I get that perspective, no matter how the wording is, the idea is to gain a confirmation from the Spirit, I get that. Another perspective is just as Bibles are now. There are so many different translations of the Bible and oddly enough, today, one example is Hannah from the Joseph Smith foundation who I believe is a descendant of Joseph Smith and is very defensive, you'd think she'd be using the Inspired Version of the Bible in that case. So far as I know, the Church holds firm that next to the Inspired Version of the Bible, the King James Version is the most correct and is the standard by which we use. (When you look at key verses from the Bible in LDS doctrine and compare them throughout the various versions, you see how simple truths are lost from "making them plainer in English" because apparently there are Greek Words that didn't have direct translation words so man was left unto himself to find a replacement word in translation from Hebrew to Greek or English) but Hannah Stoddard from the Joseph Smith Foundation, who had a YouTube Channel I was surprised to see, like a protestant referenced a version, but took it from the New International When did we as Latter-day Saints start doing that? One of our key arguments, let's call it, was the variation of translations. When you do that comparison, you can see why Latter-day Saints adamantly defend the KJV and further say leave it alone, with the JSTs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints version, which you'd think would change with the Churches acquisition of the JST from the Community of Christ, but it's going to be a museum piece rather than the Bible we use because sending out missionaries with the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible with non-LDS already distrust of the Book of Mormon they see as Joseph Smiths Bible and then telling them we read from the JST Bible will only steam their clams more that now you've messed with their Bible. That's number 2 perspective, it doesn't make it easier, it can change the overall meaning.

Perspective 3 is from an academic perspective. Latter-day Saints do benefit from gaining much credibility of the Book of Mormon as far as evidences go. From a linguistic perspective, using the revised version can hurt you, if that's all anyone were able to read, why? Because the Book of Mormon, in that regard with all of the And it came to pass parts is what linguistically gives it that credibility and scholars are comparing it today to determine is it real or did Joseph Smith just conjure it all up. As they go through the unaltered Book of Mormon, that's what helps it, all of those And it came to pass repetitions are authentic Hebrew ways of writing, a drag on or dragged out sentence much more than an American who just wants to get to the point wouldn't understand that, Hebrews had a unique way of writing and that's evidence of it, scrub that from the Book of Mormon and what are you left with? You've sliced off one of the fingerprints and thus your evidence

[MakeTodayAmazing]

Just FYI it's never "the" Community of Christ. The name of Community of Christ is Community of Christ. Adding an article is incorrect even in lowercase. It's like saying "The YouTube" or "The Facebook" it only makes sense in sentences like "The Youtube Channel Book of Mormon Editions is interesting" but NOT "The YouTube is an online video sharing platform." Hope that helps.

[cinnamondan]

My Book of Mormon podcast would have lacked the drinking game had it come to pass that the RAV were to be utilised.

[birdinmotion]

As an ex mormon, I feel that radical Mormons are misguided. Religions are living things evolve with the heir community.

[henkdevries]

Great video. Why on earth would someone remove so much material and still call it a BOM? Really sad the CoC had to sell their heritage but thankfully the LDS has the means to buy it. I am sure they will look after it in the correct way.

[MarleneKerr-px]

We had to pay a lot for the Temple it was a sacrifice for both and we need to continue to respect each others beliefs disgussing them on podcasts will cause arguements with some our article of faith sais We Believe in worshiping almighty God to the dictates of our conscience and allow all men to do the same let them worship how when and what they may

[Tk.utelab]

L O L Mark Twain said if you took out all the and it come to past, you would have a pamphlet. I guess he was right.😂