The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ" is a religious text that is considered sacred by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), also known as Mormons. It is believed by Mormons to be an additional volume of scripture alongside the Bible. The Book of Mormon was first published in 1830 by Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church. According to Mormon belief, The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith from ancient golden plates that were buried in the ground and revealed to him by an angel named Moroni. The book contains an account of the ancient peoples of the American continent, focusing primarily on two groups: the Nephites and the Lamanites. It tells the story of their religious beliefs, conflicts, migrations, and interactions with God. Central to the book's narrative is the appearance of Jesus Christ to the Nephites after his resurrection, which is seen as a key event in the book's teachings. The Book of Mormon is divided into several books, including the Book of Mormon, Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, 3 Nephi, and others. It contains teachings on faith, repentance, baptism, and the role of Jesus Christ as the Savior, similar to the New Testament in the Bible. It is considered by Mormons to be an additional witness to the divinity of Jesus Christ and a complement to the teachings found in the Bible. The publication of The Book of Mormon marked the beginning of the LDS Church and has been a significant religious text for millions of Mormons around the world. It is often used in conjunction with the Bible in the study of Mormon doctrine and serves as a foundational scripture for the faith and practices of the LDS Church.
