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The Pearl of Great Price is a religious text written by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. The book is a collection of several smaller texts, including the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith's translation of Matthew 23, and a selection of Smith's personal writings and revelations. The Book of Moses is a retelling of the biblical story of creation and the early history of humanity, while the Book of Abraham is a translation of an ancient Egyptian papyrus that Smith claimed to have received through divine revelation. The translation of Matthew 23 is a reworking of a passage from the New Testament. The personal writings and revelations included in the book provide insight into Smith's teachings and beliefs.The Pearl of Great Price is considered a sacred text by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is often studied alongside other Mormon scriptures such as the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. It offers a unique perspective on the origins of humanity and the nature of God, and has been a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people around the world.1928. A selection from the revelations, translations and narrations of the author, who is considered the first prophet, seer and revelator to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Within are sections dealing with the Book of Moses; the Book of Abraham; writings of Joseph Smith; the Articles of Faith; and a list of commonly used abbreviations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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