Definition

Proper noun: * A sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement: The Book of Mormon is a religious volume published by Joseph Smith in 1830. Adherents believe it to be a translation of ancient records, written by prophets on the American continent, which were revealed to Smith. It serves as a companion scripture to the Bible for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Latter Day Saint denominations.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Missionaries often offer people a copy of the Book of Mormon.
  • Her faith is deeply rooted in her study of the Book of Mormon.
  • The Book of Mormon contains an account of Jesus Christ visiting the Americas.

Advanced Usage

• "The Book of Mormon" as a title: Always capitalized when referring to the specific religious text. It is often preceded by the definite article "the."
  • He began reading the Book of Mormon last week.
• Used to identify the religious tradition itself.
  • They are a Book of Mormon-believing faith community.

Variants and Related Words

• Book of Mormon studies (noun phrase): The academic field focused on the text, its origins, and its theology.
• Book of Mormon geography (noun phrase): Discussions and theories regarding the real-world locations of events described in the text.

Synonyms

• Scripture: A general term for sacred writings or texts.
• Volume of scripture: A formal way to refer to a canonical book.

Related Phrases

• To bear testimony of the Book of Mormon: A common religious expression meaning to declare one's personal belief in its truthfulness.
  • She stood to bear her testimony of the Book of Mormon.

Noun

1. a sacred text revealed to Joseph Smith in 1830 by an ancient prophet Mormon; supposedly a record of ancient peoples of America translated by Joseph Smith