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The "Joseph Smith Translation" of the Bible

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Joseph Smith Translation

Summary: A collection of articles responding to criticisms related to the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.

• • Joseph Smith Translation as a restoration of the original Bible text—
    Brief Summary: If the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) is Joseph Smith's 'correction' of Biblical errors, why do these corrections not match known Biblical manuscripts? (Click here for full article)
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  • As the Church's official Bible—
    Brief Summary: Why don't Latter-day Saints use the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible as the "official" Bible instead of the King James Version. (Click here for full article)
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  • JST an embarrassment to leaders?—
    Brief Summary: It is claimed that the Church is "embarrassed" by the Joseph Smith Translation. (Click here for full article)
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  • Relationship of the JST to the Book of Mormon—
    Brief Summary: Some passages from the Bible (parts of Isaiah, for example) were included in the Book of Mormon text. However, the same passages were later revised for the Joseph Smith Translation of the Holy Bible. In some cases these passages are not rendered identically. It is claimed that if the JST was an accurate translation, it would match the supposedly more 'pure' Isaiah text possessed by the Nephites. (Click here for full article)
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