The Book of Genesis covers over 2,000 years of history, most of that being in the first eleven chapters. The information we have during this time period is sparse. One important aspect the Pearl of Price offers is the revelations of Moses that contain a more detailed account of the creation and Adam & Eve. Another is the complete story of Abraham. Within these books of scriptures, concepts such as baptism and repentance are found to pre-date the Law of Moses and the coming of Christ.
Joseph Smith was also commanded to translate the Bible to fix mistakes and add lost meanings. (Isn’t the Bible enough?) In doing so, Matthew chapter 24 had important enough revisions to be included in the Pearl of Great Price. Most of the other translations of the Bible are found in the footnotes of our LDS edition of the scriptures or at the back of the Bible.
Joseph Smith’s history and the 13 basic beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints are also included in the Pearl of Great Price. Here is a description of each part of the Pearl of Great Price.
1. The
Book of Moses. This was given to Joseph Smith through revelation. This restores Moses’ account of the creation up
to Noah.
2. The
Book of Abraham. This was translated from Egyptian papyri that Joseph Smith
obtained. This gives much more insight
into the story of Abraham.
3.
Joseph
Smith—Matthew. This was received through revelation
and restores lost pieces of Matthew’s record.
4.
Joseph
Smith—History. Excerpts from Joseph Smith’s
official testimony and history.
5. The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. In response to a question of what
the church believed, Joseph Smith replied with these 13 Articles of Faith.
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