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SG JST (Bible Translation)
Read Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible: A Historic Overview
written by Robert Millet. Share & explain three of the most interesting things you learned about the JST? Did you read the entire article? ___
Yes ___ No
1.
Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible was a unique endeavor. Unlike traditional translations that rely on knowledge of ancient languages and manuscripts, Joseph's translation was guided by revelation. He approached the task seeking to harmonize himself with the Spirit of God and clarify passages that had been corrupted over time. Joseph's method of translation was not limited by his lack of formal training in ancient languages; rather, he relied on the gift of revelation to restore the
original meaning of the scriptures. His work was intertwined with the growth of the early Church, with major revelations received during the translation process contributing to the Doctrine and Covenants.
2.
Despite completing a significant portion of the translation by July 1833, Joseph Smith continued to
review and revise the manuscripts until his death in 1844. The translation was not published in its
entirety during his lifetime, but portions were made available to the Saints through various means.
Joseph intended to publish the entire translation and viewed it as a vital work for the salvation of souls. However, factors such as financial constraints and opposition hindered the publication process. While the JST represents a substantial effort to clarify and restore biblical truths, Joseph's
sermons and teachings indicate that he recognized its incompleteness and envisioned further revisions that were not realized before his death.
3.
The completeness of the JST is a subject of debate. While Joseph Smith moved through the King James Version of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, it's unclear whether he made every possible
change. Evidence suggests that the JST was incomplete, as Joseph continued to clarify and correct biblical passages in his sermons from 1833 to 1844, even after completing the initial translation. This indicates that the JST may not represent all the changes Joseph intended to make to the Bible.
Study D&C 86. How does this revelation to Joseph Smith reinterpret Biblical phrases and teachings that are in it? Give one example below. Joseph Smith got this revelation about the parable of the wheat and tares from the Bible. The field is like the whole world, and the apostles are the ones spreading the word of God, kind of like planting seeds.
But then, after the apostles died, people, started spreading lies and causing trouble. The angels in the story are ready to clean up the mess, but they're told to wait until the time is right. They can't pull out the weeds too early because it might hurt the good plants. So, they have to let everything grow together until it's all ready to be harvested.
This revelation also talks about how important it is to keep the priesthood lineage going and stay true to God's teachings. It says that those who do will be blessed and can help others find the right path.
Life is a constant battle between good and evil, and we need to stay faithful and strong even when things get tough.
Questions: 1.
Do we know if Joesph had plans to continue his translation?
2.
Why haven’t prophets continued the translation of the Bible?
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