Book of Mormon Comparison of the Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

title page of first edition of book of mormon (1830).

both community of christ , lds church accept book of mormon second canon of scripture , views additional witness of jesus christ complements bible. community of christ publishes 2 versions of book through official publishing arm, herald house. authorized edition based on original printer s manuscript , 1837 second edition (or kirtland edition ) of book of mormon. content similar book of mormon published lds church, versification different community of christ publishes 1966 revised authorized edition , attempts modernize of language.

the lds church publishes single version of book of mormon, extensively footnoted church s other standard works. chapter , versification based upon 1879 edition edited orson pratt.

at 2007 world conference, community of christ president stephen m. veazey ruled resolution reaffirm book of mormon divinely inspired record out of order. stated while church affirms book of mormon scripture, , makes available study , use in various languages, not attempt mandate degree of belief or use. position in keeping our longstanding tradition belief in book of mormon not used test of fellowship or membership in church. lds church regularly emphasizes importance of book of mormon , encourages members read daily.