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How many words are in the Book of Mormon?

How many words are in the Book of Mormon?

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Title Word Count Year Published
Book of Mormon 273,725 1830
Book of Mormon (minus Bible quotes) 258,198 1830
Brisingr 254,000 2008
Eldest 213,000 2005

What makes the Doctrine and Covenants unique?

In this sense, the Doctrine and Covenants stands alone among books printed in our day as containing the word of God to this generation. It stands unique as the only book in the world that does so; yet it is wholly in harmony with what is contained in the Holy Bible.

Why is the Doctrine and Covenants important?

Because the Doctrine and Covenants teaches important principles and procedures concerning the governance of the Church, it acts as the constitutional foundation of the latter-day Church. The Doctrine and Covenants is also a rich source for personal revelation and inspiration.

Why is it called Pearl of Great Price?

These items were produced by Joseph Smith and were published in the Church periodicals of his day.” The name of the book is derived from the Parable of the Pearl told by Jesus in Matthew 13.

What’s in the Doctrine and Covenants?

Doctrine and Covenants, one of the four scriptures of Mormonism, along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Pearl of Great Price. It contains the ongoing revelations through 1844 of Joseph Smith, the founder and first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS).

What does Doctrine and Covenants talk about?

Overview. The Doctrine and Covenants is a book of scripture containing revelations from the Lord to the Prophet Joseph Smith and to a few other latter-day prophets. We also read about the covenants God makes with those who are willing to keep His commandments.

What were the original Doctrine and Covenants parts that created the book’s title?

What were the original “doctrine” and “covenants” parts that created the book’s title? The “doctrine” parts were a collection of the lectures on faith and other documents from the School of the Prophets and the “covenants” parts were the revelations that Joseph received.

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