Robert J. Matthews and the RLDS Church's Inspired Version of the Bible

Authors

Thomas E. Sherry

Keywords

Mormon studies, RLDS church, Robert J. Matthews, Bible

Abstract

Matthews' developing reputation as a scholar, along with his persistent interest in and efforts to gain access to the original New Translation manuscripts, occurred during a period in RLDS Church history that included evolving views relative to the publication, assessment, and use of the Inspired Version. Those developments, along with advances in archival preservation of the original manuscripts, resulted in the phone call with RLDS Church Historian Richard Howard, allowing Matthews to study the documents. Ironically, as the RLDS Church's interest in and commitment to Joseph Smith's revelations decreased, they rose to new prominence in the LDS Church.

Recommended Citation

Sherry, Thomas E. (2010) "Robert J. Matthews and the RLDS Church's Inspired Version of the Bible," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 49: Iss. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol49/iss2/11