Church History Matters 025 What Do We ACTUALLY Know About the JST?
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Aug 22, 2023 Delve into Joseph Smith's ambitious Bible translation project, exploring its motivations and revelations that shaped his prophetic journey. Uncover why the Joseph Smith Translation was absent from Latter-day Saint Bibles until 1979 and the meaning of 'translate' in this context. Discover the complexities surrounding the JST and how it influenced both historical and modern interpretations of scripture. The dynamic interplay of prophecy and divine truth offers a fascinating look at the evolution of scriptural understanding within the context of Restorationist beliefs.
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JST’s Purpose
- Joseph Smith's Bible translation involved adding, clarifying, rephrasing, interpreting, and inserting entire chapters.
- It wasn't simply restoring the Bible to its original form, as he never claimed to be doing that.
JST vs. Book of Mormon
- Matthew 7:1 in the JST and 3 Nephi 14:1 in the Book of Mormon differ on judging righteously.
- This suggests the JST offers interpretations, not just restorations, which resolves the seeming contradiction.
Interpreting Malachi
- Joseph Smith made no changes to Malachi 4:5-6 in the JST manuscripts, aligning with the Book of Mormon version.
- Yet, Doctrine and Covenants 2 presents an altered version from Moroni, suggesting inspired interpretation, not restoration.
