
The King James Bible & The Book of Mormon (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Old Testament, New Testament & Another Testament of Jesus ChristBy Various AuthorsLength124h 32m
About this audiobook
The King James Bible & The Book of Mormon places in dialogue two monumental works of sacred literature, each concerned with covenant, prophecy, law, exile, redemption, and divine history. The stately cadence of the King James translation, with its Hebraic parallelism and early modern English grandeur, meets the sermonic, narrative, and prophetic modes of The Book of Mormon. Read together, they illuminate the literary and theological continuities claimed within Latter-day Saint scripture while also revealing distinct historical voices and narrative worlds. The attribution to Various Authors is especially apt. The King James Bible emerged from ancient Israelite, Jewish, and early Christian traditions, later rendered by seventeenth-century English translators under royal commission. The Book of Mormon is presented by Joseph Smith as a translation of ancient records compiled by prophetic figures such as Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni. Both texts reflect communities seeking to preserve revelation, define identity, and interpret history through divine purpose. This volume is recommended for readers interested in scripture as literature, comparative theology, or the religious imagination of the English-speaking world. It rewards patient reading, inviting believers, students, and scholars alike to consider how sacred narrative shapes moral vision, communal memory, and the language of faith.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length124 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 23, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The King James Bible & The Book of Mormon (Annotated)
26OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 21)
2Introduction
27OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 22)
3Historical Context
28OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 23)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 24)
5The Bible (King James Version)
30OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 25)
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6OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 1)
31OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 26)
7OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 2)
32OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 27)
8OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 3)
33OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 28)
9OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 4)
34OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 29)
10OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 5)
35NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 1)
11OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 6)
36NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 2)
12OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 7)
37NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 3)
13OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 8)
38NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 4)
14OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 9)
39NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 5)
15OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 10)
40NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 6)
16OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 11)
41NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 7)
17OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 12)
42NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 8)
18OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 13)
43NEW TESTAMENT (pt. 9)
19OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 14)
44The Book of Mormon
20OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 15)
45THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 1)
21OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 16)
46THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 2)
22OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 17)
47THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 1)
23OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 18)
48THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 2)
24OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 19)
49THE BOOK OF JACOB
25OLD TESTAMENT (pt. 20)
50THE BOOK OF ENOS