Book of Mormon
Definition
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2200 BC to AD 421.
Analogy
Think of the Book of Mormon like a sequel to the Bible in a movie franchise. It's not replacing or rewriting the original; instead, it's adding new characters, stories, and teachings that are believed to complement and clarify those found in the Bible.
Related terms
Joseph Smith: He was an American religious leader and founder of Mormonism who translated the Book of Mormon.
Golden Plates: According to Latter Day Saint belief, these are the source from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon.
Moroni: In Latter Day Saint theology, he is an angel who visited Joseph Smith on numerous occasions and played an integral role in restoring what Mormons consider Christ's true church on earth.
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