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Understanding the Apocrypha
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  • SKU: 869881 Understanding the Apocrypha

    Jared W. Ludlow


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While translating the Old Testament in 1833, the Prophet Joseph Smith encountered the ancient writings called the Apocrypha and inquired of the Lord for more understanding. The Lords response, now contained in section 91 of the Doctrine and Covenants, has caused many members of the Church to wonder what the Apocrypha is and whether they should read it. Joseph Smith was told by the Lord that there are many true things in the Apocrypha, but also many false ones written by the hands of men. Yet the promise is also given thatwhoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom (D&C 91:5). This presentation seeks to introduce the Apocrypha to an LDS audience by answering questions such as: What is the Apocrypha, and where does it come from? What topics are in the Apocrypha? Did early LDS Church members use the Apocrypha? Is the Apocrypha considered scripture? Would I benefit from reading the Apocrypha? Jared Ludlow, gospel scholar and professor in the Ancient Scripture Department at BYU, answers these questions and more in this fascinating talk on 2 S.