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Which books of scripture are used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recognizes four books as its standard works of scripture. These include:12
- The Bible: The Church specifically prefers the King James Version of the Bible.2
- The Book of Mormon: Regarded as a divinely inspired record of ancient inhabitants of the Americas, this work was translated by Joseph Smith from gold plates.32
- Doctrine and Covenants: A collection of modern revelations, primarily those received by Joseph Smith through 1844, along with subsequent revelations from later church presidents.12
- The Pearl of Great Price: A compilation that includes various writings, such as Joseph Smith’s translation of texts he identified as the Book of Abraham.2