De_Wallen Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 I have found a bible at the book store as they are easy to come by, but the Book of Mormon is not available. Where might I acquire one? Quote
Giant_Son Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 I have found a bible at the book store as they are easy to come by, but the Book of Mormon is not available. Where might I acquire one?Go to Mormon.org - Home and request a free Book of Mormon. Take a look around the website, too. Some of your questions may be answered there.See here (more direct link): Free Media Quote
De_Wallen Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Posted March 12, 2009 Thank you so much. The link is exactly what I was looking for. Quote
Investigator1 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 and remember you can read it online in the meantime. ScripturesThat's what I'm doing, as I left my copy at home and I'm not there right now. Quote
Dravin Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 You can also listen to it for that matter. If you click on "Book of Mormon" on that website in the upper left hand corner are two links, listen and print, click on listen and it will have you download a zip file with IIRC .mp3, or if you don't want to download the whole thing at once if you click on a 'sub-book' such as Nephi or Alama and click on aforementioned link it'll just download that book. If you go smaller into chapters it streams it. Quote
bytebear Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 Most large booksellers should have the Book of Mormon published by Doubleday. It sells on Amazon for about $10. It's hardcover, and is the exact same text (including footnotes and chapter headings) as the official LDS version. Of course getting it free seems like a better deal. Quote
AnthonyB Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 How do you get a free BoM without giving out your home address? I went and visited of an LDS chapel, and the guy staffing the genealogy room was quite willing to assist me but there was no BoM anywahere in the entire chapel. I couldn't imagine visiting another church and not being able to get given a bible or I could pick one up at nearly every hotel room thanks to the Gideon's. I'm from Melbourne and walk around the CBD in my lunch break. I can tell you where the bookshops for Catholics, Anglicans, Uniting, general evanglelical ones, Christian Science, Scientology, Theosophy, Hare Krishna's and a couple of Eastern religions groups, LaRouche (the Church of Christ just closed theirs) but there just isn't an LDS book store to be found. More than happy to chat to some misso's over a Hot Chocolate (I'll even shout to cover the cost of the BoM) but without giving a home address, how do I know where they will be? Quote
Maxel Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 You can find the closest meetinghouse (and times) at this website. You could show up, say you're interested in speaking with the missionaries and get their information, then leave. Quote
bytebear Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 You might want to try a Marriott Hotel. They often stock copies. Quote
AnthonyB Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 That is what the genealogy bloke suggested, but for me it has been easier said then done. Go to church on Sunday morning and don't get back till lunch time and then am I out most Sunday arvo's with my boys. Also felt a bit self conscious about turning up in my Sunday best, shorts, t-shirt and reef sandals would make me stand out. Luckily I'm not too concerned about what people think, and am planning to turn up but will they actually have a BoM for me to take? (Actually while I'm at it wouldn't mind getting a "Quad", would they have one of those for sale?) But I have more time during the week and thought arranging to meet the misso in the cafe under Gog and Magog would be more fun! Quote
Giant_Son Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 That is what the genealogy bloke suggested, but for me it has been easier said then done. Go to church on Sunday morning and don't get back till lunch time and then am I out most Sunday arvo's with my boys. Also felt a bit self conscious about turning up in my Sunday best, shorts, t-shirt and reef sandals would make me stand out. Luckily I'm not too concerned about what people think, and am planning to turn up but will they actually have a BoM for me to take? (Actually while I'm at it wouldn't mind getting a "Quad", would they have one of those for sale?)But I have more time during the week and thought arranging to meet the misso in the cafe under Gog and Magog would be more fun!AnthonyB, however you dress when you come to the chapel, you should be well-received. There will definitely be a Book of Mormon available if you go during the service hours. However, they don't sell Quads at Church or have extras sitting around. You can go to lds.org and order one if you wish, though.Here's the link where you can buy a triple (BOM, DC, POGP) or Quad (Bible, BOM, DC, POGP). Online Catalog - By BookI really admire your searching. Please keep it up and don't get discouraged! Quote
Maxel Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 If nothing else works, you can peruse the online copy of the scriptures at LDS.org. Quote
Jasmin Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 I have a related question. I ordered a BOM from mormon.org but they sent me the bible instead. Is this normal? I honestly cannot have mormon missionarys at my home at this point in my life. I have the online version on my ipod but I would like a paper version as well. Right now I have a checked out version from my uni library but I cant really mark it or anything. Quote
Giant_Son Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 I have a related question. I ordered a BOM from mormon.org but they sent me the bible instead. Is this normal? I honestly cannot have mormon missionarys at my home at this point in my life. I have the online version on my ipod but I would like a paper version as well. Right now I have a checked out version from my uni library but I cant really mark it or anything.This is not common and is unfortunate. Will you try again? Quote
bytebear Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 I have a related question. I ordered a BOM from mormon.org but they sent me the bible instead. Is this normal? I honestly cannot have mormon missionarys at my home at this point in my life. I have the online version on my ipod but I would like a paper version as well. Right now I have a checked out version from my uni library but I cant really mark it or anything.Call the missionaries, and have them meet you in a public place like a park or a coffee house (ironic, eh?) They can even meet you in a parking lot and just drop off a copy. It's all so very cloak and dagger! Quote
AnthonyB Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 bytebear, How do you get the phone numbers of your local missionaries? Quote
bytebear Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) bytebear,How do you get the phone numbers of your local missionaries?The fastest way is to call the mission office. find out what mission your area belongs to, and get the number for that office. Someone there can give you the number for the local missionaries. If you are close to the mission office, just go during business hours and they will have a book for you there as well.This link should help you find the closest mission:Mission (LDS Church) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis link might help too but it doesn't have all LDS missions listed:LDS Mission Network - Welcome Edited March 19, 2009 by bytebear Quote
Hemidakota Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 I have found a bible at the book store as they are easy to come by, but the Book of Mormon is not available. Where might I acquire one?For what purpose do you seek a Book of Mormon? Quote
InnerGold Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 You can go to this site and request one. Click on Free Media at the bottom. Quote
Jasmin Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 I tried to order one again. Hopefully this one gets here because there is no missionary office in my area. Quote
InnerGold Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 Jasmin, if you don't get one within 2 to 3 weeks, let me know. I will get one for you and mail it to you and you will have it within a week. Quote
bytebear Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 I tried to order one again. Hopefully this one gets here because there is no missionary office in my area.Is there a local church nearby. you could stop by on Sunday and just ask for the missionary's information. you don't even have to attend services. Chances are you will run into them there too, and they just might have a copy for you. Quote
Andyman Posted March 23, 2009 Report Posted March 23, 2009 Most Public libraries have the BOM on there shelves. but you can also get a copy at mormon.org Quote
Jasmin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Yay!! It finally got here! I can return the library copy and start marking up my copy. Thanks for all the offers. Quote
Giant_Son Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Yay!! It finally got here! I can return the library copy and start marking up my copy. Thanks for all the offers.Great, Jasmin. Read it up with a sincere heart. Your Heavenly Father loves you and wants you to have all the happiness in the world. Quote
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