Historical Events tagged with "sacred text"

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Religion & Philosophy

Publication of The Book of Mormon

March 26th, 1830 194 years ago

The Book of Mormon, a key religious text, was published in Palmyra, New York, marking a significant milestone for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Authored by Joseph Smith, it was translated from golden plates he claimed were divinely revealed. This publication aimed to provide a new scripture for the emerging faith, which sought to restore original Christianity. The printing was facilitated by E.B. Grandin and generated considerable excitement and controversy in the local community.

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