Keywords
lds, gospel, doctrine, scripture canon, jacob, book of mormon
Abstract
Today, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints know what texts are considered authoritative—namely, the standard works. As members, we recognize a formal process for canonization; for example, at the Saturday afternoon session of general conference in April 1976, President N. Eldon Tanner announced that the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve had approved two revelations for inclusion in the Pearl of Great Price and called for a sustaining vote. This concept of canonization in the restored church has echoes from earlier Christian practices and councils.
Original Publication Citation
John Hilton III “Jacob’s Textual Legacy.” Journal of Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 22 (2): 52-65. (2013).
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hilton, John III, "Jacob's Textual Legacy" (2013). Faculty Publications. 1371.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/1371
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2013
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3290
Publisher
Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture
Language
English
College
Religious Education
Department
Ancient Scripture
Copyright Status
2013 Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture
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