JST: The Four Gospels
The Joseph Smith Translation (JST), or Inspired Version (IV) of the Bible is a revision of the King James Version that seeks to restore lost truths and clarify the gospel message. Joseph Smith described the process as studying it out in his mind through revelation to reveal or return hidden or lost truths excluded in the text.
Themes and Ideas from the IV/JST Four Gospels
The overall message of the Gospels is that individuals should live righteously by following Jesus Christ’s teachings in anticipation of his second coming and the establishment of the kingdom of God
Themes and Ideas from the IV/JST Five Books of Moses
The Five Books of Moses details God’s covenant with his people, emphasizing the blessings they will receive for their righteousness and the curses that will befall them for their wickedness.
JST: The 5 Books of Moses
The 5 Books of Moses is a compilation of sacred text within the Latter-day Saint faith. These excerpts primarily focus on the creation, genealogy, and early history of mankind, emphasizing the importance of God’s covenants and the teachings of righteous figures like Adam, Enoch, and Noah.