The Book of Mormon first went up for sale on March 26, 1830,
at the E.B. Grandin Bookstore in Palmyra, NY. Tomorrow will mark the 187th
anniversary of that occasion. In those intervening years, the book has had a
major impact on countless lives—including my own. I love the Book of Mormon,
and have a firm testimony of its truth. I can personally tell you that research
into all kinds of questions about the book has only served to strengthen my testimony.
It is a remarkable book, which will wear you out long before you make a dent in
it, as Hugh Nibley said (pretty sure that is a direct quote, but too lazy to
double check).
For those who would like to reflect on the Book of Mormon’s
coming forth and long term impact in the last (almost) two centuries, I’ve
compiled the following list of KnoWhys from Book of Mormon Central.
Moroni’s
Visits to Joseph Smith
Translation
Witnesses
Transmission and Impact
Joseph
Smith
While there are more I could include, I think this includes
all the KnoWhys which have the most relevance to the coming forth of the Book
of Mormon. I hope these can enhance your appreciation for people (in this
dispensation) who helped bring this book forth and the sacrifices they made so
we could have this book today.
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