The Mormon Scriptures

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

1 Origins: Who was Joseph Smith?

The darkness before the dawn The mission of Joseph Smith The rise and spread of the Church Joseph Smith as the herald The martyrdom of Joseph Smith How can Bahá’ís view Joseph Smith?

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3 The Mormon Scriptures

The Book of Mormon The Doctrine and Covenants The Pearl of Great Price

The Articles of Faith

The First Article of Faith The Second Article of Faith The Third Article of Faith The Fourth Article of Faith The Fifth Article of Faith The Sixth Article of Faith The Seventh Article of Faith The Eighth Article of Faith The Ninth Article of Faith The Tenth Article of Faith: The Eleventh Article of Faith The Twelfth Article of Faith The Thirteenth Article of Faith

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