LDS Guy 1986 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 One more comment and then I'm off for my evening nap (went out to eat and now can't keep my eyes open due to not sleeping last night...):If one goes and looks in the actual book (not the missionary or military edition which don't have them at all...so how can they be part of the "standard"?, but the full version with study aids included) one will find the Bible Dictionary included in the back section labeled "Appendix".The Articles of Faith are not in the Appendix. There is a significant difference between the actual text of a work (that which is described as the sacred writings) and an appendix. An appendix is defined as "supplemental material" in contrast to being described as a "standard" for "standard works".So by your definition the JST is not inspired either since it is in the appendix of the LDS KJV?If the JST is not inspired then I guess the BoM isn't either or the PoGP.
blackstrap Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Can someone please explain to those of us who are ********** ,the difference between canonized text and non-canonized text? It is my understanding that the JST is not canonized and probably will not be unless and until the Church owns the copy-write.And even then... In reference to the OP , if I am a maker of pottery and I make a pot ,I am allowed to smash that pot( if I own it) .I suppose that I can also order the pot destroyed by my employee . One question I would like to ask God is -- If a man needs to die,why not just remove his spirit instead of requiring a mortal to do it. I have some tentative answers to that question but I await my own death,after which I am sure that there is an app for that under FAQ.
Calm Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 So by your definition the JST is not inspired either since it is in the appendix of the LDS KJV?If the JST is not inspired then I guess the BoM isn't either or the PoGP.No, I'm saying it's not a standard work...that has nothing to do with it being inspired or not. I can think of many inspired works that are not in the Standard Works. And I am not the one saying it's not the official Bible or other Standard Work, lds.org (and therefore the Church) is.Are you going to answer the CFR or not?
Calm Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 The canon for the Church of Jesus Christ has been defined as the books in the Standard Works:The official, canonized scriptures of the Church, often called the standard works, are the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.http://lds.org/study...ptures?lang=engDefinition of canon as applicable to LDS: any officially recognized set of sacred books.http://dictionary.re...om/browse/canonAlso this (just repeating the above) from the Guide to the Scriptures online at lds.org:CanonSee also Bible; Book of Mormon; Doctrine and Covenants; Pearl of Great Price; Scriptures.A recognized, authoritative collection of sacred books. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the canonical books are called the standard works and include the Old and New Testaments, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.This link talks about the difference between a closed and open canon, which we have: http://lds.org/ensign/1995/01/scripture-reading-and-revelation?lang=eng&query=canon
blackstrap Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 Are members of the church obligated in some way toward the canonized texts that they are not with respect to other texts??
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