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Book of Mormon

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Definition: The translation from gold plates made by the prophet Joseph Smith. Contains the records of an ancient people from the American Continent. The book derives its name from the prophet Mormon who made an abridgment of the account of his people.
Also Known As: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, BOM
Examples:
In Sunday School we read in The Book of Mormon about the appearance of Jesus Christ to the Nephites.
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