The Holy Scriptures
By Rachel Woods, 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 the Book of Mormon?
- What Version of the Bible Do Mormons Use?
- Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible
- Writers of the Scriptures: Prophets
- Ancient and Modern Prophets
- How to Get a Free Book of Mormon
- How to Get a Free Bible
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?
- What is the Lineage of Abraham?
- Time Line of the Old Testament
- Deep Doctrine and the Mysteries of God
- Top 5 LDS Scripture CD-ROMs
- Book of Mormon Reading Chart
Scripture Puzzles, Quizzes, and More

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

