The Book of Mormon Story by Mary Pratt Parrish - 1973 Fourth Printing

Description: The Book of Mormon Story by Mary Pratt Parrish 1973 Fourth Printing - LDS Hardcover. “The Book of Mormon Story” by Mary Pratt Parrish, as published in its 1973 fourth printing, is a simplified and illustrated retelling of The Book of Mormon, a sacred text in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Designed for young readers and families, the book adapts key narratives and teachings from The Book of Mormon into an engaging, accessible format. Here’s an overview of its contents and style: Summary: 1.Purpose and Tone: Parrish’s retelling emphasizes faith, obedience to God, and the moral lessons present in the original text. It is designed to help children and new readers grasp the spiritual significance of the stories while introducing them to LDS doctrine. 2.Key Stories Covered: The book follows the major events and figures from The Book of Mormon, including: •Lehi and His Family: Their departure from Jerusalem, journey through the wilderness, and eventual arrival in the Americas. •Nephi’s Leadership: Nephi’s faith, building a ship, and his struggles with his rebellious brothers, Laman and Lemuel. •The Jaredites: The story of the Tower of Babel and the journey of the Jaredites to the promised land. •King Benjamin’s Teachings: His sermons on humility, service, and faith. •Alma the Younger: His transformation from a rebellious youth to a powerful prophet. •The Savior’s Visit: The climax of the book recounts Jesus Christ’s appearance to the Nephites after His resurrection. 3.Illustrations and Accessibility: The book is richly illustrated, providing visual context to the stories. The language is simplified to cater to children or readers new to LDS teachings, emphasizing storytelling over detailed theological discussion. 4.Themes and Messages: Central themes include faith in God, repentance, the importance of scripture, and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Parrish highlights moments of divine intervention, prophecies, and moral dilemmas to reinforce spiritual lessons. Impact: “The Book of Mormon Story” serves as an introduction to the teachings of The Book of Mormon, making its complex narratives more digestible for younger audiences or those unfamiliar with LDS scripture. It reflects the mid-20th century focus within the LDS Church on teaching children through faith-based literature. Item Specific Notes: - Some writing in margins and underlining in early pages. - Book is in great shape for its age. - General statement on used books we sell. All books are in acceptable pre-owned condition with possible cosmetic issues. Please refer to photos for condition. Smoke free home. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages, flawed book binding. Hyrum’s Rare Books: We actively sell as well as purchase Latter-day Saint books, other religious or interesting books, historical artifacts, documents, and other hard to find items. Our core is rare Latter-day Saint (LDS) or Mormon books. Terms: All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders, please message to give a head’s up as to additional shipping on your part, and to have an updated invoice created when finished to reflect combined shipping pricing.

Price: 89 USD

Location: Ogden, Utah

End Time: 2025-02-04T00:50:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD