That Which You Have Translated, Which You Have Retained

by Clifford P. Jones

Overview

Abstract: I propose that our current Words of Mormon in the Book of Mormon was originally a second chapter of the book of Mosiah following an initial chapter that was part of the lost 116 pages. When Joseph Smith gave the first 116 pages to Martin Harris, he may have retained a segment of the original manuscript that contained our Words of Mormon, consistent with the Lord's reference "that which you have translated, which you have retained" (D&C 10:41). A comprehensive review of contextual information indicates that the chapter we call Words of Mormon may actually be the first part of this retained segment.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162508946
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	02/25/2021
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship , #43
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	972,319
File size:	657 KB

About the Author

Clifford P. Jones was born in New Mexico and grew up in small towns across the southwestern United States. He earned a BS in accounting from Brigham Young University and a JD with honors from J. Reuben Clark Law School. After practicing law for several years, he became an entrepreneur and businessman. His understanding of and love for the scriptures has come primarily through personal and family scripture study. He and his wife Sharon have four adult children and a growing contingent of grandchildren.