The Holy Scriptures
By Rachel Bruner, About.com Guide to Latter-day Saints
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Saints are often called "Mormons" because of the Book of Mormon. Learn more about this sacred book of scripture and the other scriptures we use, including the Bible.
Origin of the Scriptures

Common questions asked about Latter-day Saints are about the Scriptures we use. What are the LDS scriptures? Where did the Book of Mormon come from? And do we use the Bible?
- What are the Scriptures?
- What is Modern Revelation?
- The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
- What Version of the Bible Do Mormons Use?
- The Doctrine and Covenants
- What is the Pearl of Great Price?
- Writers of the Scriptures: Prophets
- Ancient and Modern Prophets
- How to Get a Free Book of Mormon
Studying the Scriptures

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ strongly believe that daily scripture study is one of the basic ways in which we can come to know the gospel of Jesus Christ and how to live it. These resources will help you as you feast upon the word of God.
- 10 Ways to Study the Word of God
- Scripture Study Techniques
- How to Calculate Your Scripture Study
- Scripture Reading Charts
- Poll: Have You Read All the LDS Scriptures?
- Deep Doctrine and the Mysteries of God
- Top 5 LDS Scripture CD-ROMs
- Book of Mormon Reading Chart
Bible Resources
Increase your study of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, with these resources. Also learn how you can get a free Bible or read the Bible online.
- How to Get a Free Bible
- Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible
- Lineage of Adam to Joseph
- Lineage of Abraham and Israel
- Old Testament Bible Prophets
- New Testament Bible Prophets
- Timeline of the Old Testament
- Old Testament Visual Resource DVDs
Scripture Puzzles, Quizzes, and More

Studying the scriptures can be fun with these quizzes, puzzles, and other printable resources.

