CaptainTux Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I use a open source software Bible Study tool. Many bible versions are copywritten and they will not allow free electronic version to be released for this software. Some do. Anyway, I would like to incorporate some LDS study into my studies. So, here is what is offered to me. The Joseph Smith Version. The description reads as follows..... "About Joseph Smith Translation Also called the Inspired Version, this is the official Bible of the RLDS (of Missouri) but not of the LDS (of Utah). It is essentially a modification of the KJV, begun in 1830 and substantively completed in 1833, though changes were made through the end of Joseph Smith's life in 1844." Is this version too different from the accepted LDS text..and if so..are there electronic copies available for free or pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKairos Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 You won't go far wrong with the KJV if looking for the official LDS Bible. Of course the free-source version probably won't have the LDS footnotes and whatnot, but the software you're using probably wouldn't incorporate such features anyway.You can also go to www.scriptures.lds.org for all LDS scriptures free online.Are you using eSword? I assume that's the free Bible study software you mentioned. I use it and love it, mainly for the access to the Greek and Hebrew lexicons/concordances. Good to see you posting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Good to see you CaptainTux!Wikipedia has some information links at the bottom of this page:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith_...on_of_the_BibleM. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTux Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Are you using eSword? I assume that's the free Bible study software you mentioned. I use it and love it, mainly for the access to the Greek and Hebrew lexicons/concordances. Good to see you posting again.I am your friendly neighborhood Linux Migration Consultant and Open Source Software Advocate. I use the Sword Project. IN windows it is the Sword Project for Windows, in most Linux distros it is Bible Time, in Ubuntu it is Gnomesword.Good to see you CaptainTux!Wikipedia has some information links at the bottom of this page:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith_...on_of_the_BibleM. :)Thanks, my dear. Not sure how long I will be in the doorway. Busy and tend to float about the web a bit. I will try to stick around...but I am easily distracted by shiny objects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 You won't go far wrong with the KJV if looking for the official LDS Bible. I wouldn't call the KJV official. That's what we publish but that is not to say that other versions aren't acceptable... do you know of any official decree on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKairos Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 No, I was just saying that if he wanted the Bible most LDS use regularly, he'd want to go with the KJV. I don't think it's the best translation out there, but I do enjoy it better than these modern versions we have nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_jason Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 First Presidency Statement on the King James Version of the Bible The First Presidency has released the following letter regarding the King James Version of the Bible. “First Presidency Statement on the King James Version of the Bible,” Ensign, Aug. 1992, 80 Since the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has used the King James Version of the Bible for English-speaking members. The Bible, as it has been transmitted over the centuries, has suffered the loss of many plain and precious parts. ‘We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.’ (A of F 1:8.) Many versions of the Bible are available today. Unfortunately, no original manuscripts of any portion of the Bible are available for comparison to determine the most accurate version. However, the Lord has revealed clearly the doctrines of the gospel in these latter-days. The most reliable way to measure the accuracy of any biblical passage is not by comparing different texts, but by comparison with the Book of Mormon and modern-day revelations. While other Bible versions may be easier to read than the King James Version, in doctrinal matters latter-day revelation supports the King James Version in preference to other English translations. All of the Presidents of the Church, beginning with the Prophet Joseph Smith, have supported the King James Version by encouraging its continued use in the Church. In light of all the above, it is the English language Bible used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS edition of the Bible (1979) contains the King James Version supplemented and clarified by footnotes, study aids, and cross-references to the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. These four books are the standard works of the Church. We encourage all members to have their own copies of the complete standard works and to use them prayerfully in regular personal and family study, and in Church meetings and assignments. Sincerely your brethren, Ezra Taft Benson Gordon B. Hinckley Thomas S. Monson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly3278 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 When I became a member of the LDS church, I was given a copy of the Biblbe and Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and the Book of Mormon. I was told that the Bible was the Joseph Smith translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 When I became a member of the LDS church, I was given a copy of the Biblbe...I was told that the Bible was the Joseph Smith translation.It would say on one of the inside pages which version it is.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 When I became a member of the LDS church, I was given a copy of the Biblbe and Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and the Book of Mormon. I was told that the Bible was the Joseph Smith translation.I think you misunderstood - or else the person giving you the Bible (which is clearly marked as the KJV) didn't know much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRaines Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 In the newer copies of the 3n1, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants and Pearl of Great Price there is a copy of the few chapters of the New Testament that Joseph Smith offered an updated translation to. I do not believe the Bible used by LDS contains the Joseph Smith translation and it should be the King James Version of the bible with LDS footnotes. Ben Raines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yediyd Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I wish the church would go ahead and make a JS copy and not bother with the footnotes!! It is tiresome always checking the footnotes as I read...If we take him for a prophet (and we DO) why not trust his version and just publish it that way....count me in for a copy!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I wish the church would go ahead and make a JS copy and not bother with the footnotes!! It is tiresome always checking the footnotes as I read...If we take him for a prophet (and we DO) why not trust his version and just publish it that way....count me in for a copy!!! :)The Community of Christ (formerly the RLDS church) publishes Smith's translation as the "Inspired Version" of the Bible.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith_...on_of_the_BibleI'm not sure how publishing actually works and if it involves copyright issues but since The CofC seems to have the power over this translation I would think it might not be as easy for the LDS church to accomplish what you request. Does anyone else know how publishing works?M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yediyd Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Kool! How can I get a copy of this translation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKairos Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I got a copy called "Joseph Smith's 'New Translation' of the Bible," from Herald Publishing (1970). I got it from an RLDS couple I tracted into on my mission in Kentucky. It's cool, it has the KJV on the left side of each page, and the JST on the right side of each page, so you have two columns on each page. It makes it easy to compare for differences, which is pretty darn cool. Now, Joseph Smith never officially "finished" his translation and was working on it up to his death, which is I think why the LDS don't just include all of it. Anyway, it's interesting no matter which way you look at it. Here's the ISBN if you want to look it up: 0-8309-0032-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yediyd Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I got a copy called "Joseph Smith's 'New Translation' of the Bible," from Herald Publishing (1970). I got it from an RLDS couple I tracted into on my mission in Kentucky.It's cool, it has the KJV on the left side of each page, and the JST on the right side of each page, so you have two columns on each page. It makes it easy to compare for differences, which is pretty darn cool.Now, Joseph Smith never officially "finished" his translation and was working on it up to his death, which is I think why the LDS don't just include all of it. Anyway, it's interesting no matter which way you look at it. Here's the ISBN if you want to look it up: 0-8309-0032-2 Thanks CK, I will!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Is this version too different from the accepted LDS text..and if so..are there electronic copies available for free or pay?In case no one answered your question:http://www.centerplace.org/hs/iv/default.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yediyd Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 WOW!!! Thanks Snow ...for that link!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 WOW!!! Thanks Snow ...for that link!!!!You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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