Hauglid, Brian M (editor)
Producing Ancient Scripture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781607817383
- author:
- Hauglid, Brian M (editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Utah Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 254mm / 178mm
- Genre:
- Theology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Joseph Smith's Translation Projects in the Development of Mormon Christianity is a comprehensive study of the scripture produced by the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This volume brings together cutting-edge research and analysis to explore Joseph Smith's translation projects, including the Book of Mormon and other texts presented as ancient prophetic writings. The book offers a multidisciplinary approach, examining Smith's translations historically, textually, linguistically, and literarily. By scrutinizing the production and content of these sacred texts, experts shed new light on the foundations of Mormonism and early American religious culture. This collaborative collection provides valuable insights into the transmission of sacred texts and their significance in shaping the Latter-day Saint movement. Through its detailed analysis, this book opens up new avenues for understanding the development of Mormon Christianity and its scripture.