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24480
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English
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The Prophet-Editor: Joseph Smith's Revisions to Two Revelations
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Intermountain West Journal of Religious Studies
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2009
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1
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no.1
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65-85
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This essay suggests that a comprehensive, systematic study of Joseph Smith's revisions to his recorded revelations in the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants should be conducted as a textual criticism. Smith edited "the substance, style and grammar of his revelations, presumably in response to changing circumstances and needs of the Church." [p. 67] The author states that analysis of these changes are vital to a more complete understanding of his revelations and the context of Smith's writings.