Church History Matters 028 Q&R! Tough JST Questions with Kent Jackson
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Sep 12, 2023 In this insightful discussion, Kent Jackson, a Professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and expert on Joseph Smith's Bible translation, tackles tough questions about the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). He explores whether Smith believed his work was ever complete and why subsequent prophets haven't engaged in similar efforts. Jackson also clarifies the complexities of biblical warnings against modifications and discusses potential reasons behind the tapering of revelations. Get ready for a deep dive into the intertwining of scripture and prophetic authority!
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JST Purpose
- The JST likely isn't a restoration of original Bible content, as Joseph Smith never claimed that.
- Popular belief stems from scriptures discussing lost truths, but those scriptures don't say the Bible itself would be fixed.
JST Content Categories
- The JST restores unrecorded sayings and context, revises text with and without meaning changes, and adds new text.
- Joseph Smith never definitively stated the JST's purpose, so interpretations are based on observation, not proof.
JST: Translation or Revision?
- "Translation" meant something different in Joseph Smith's time; it meant to convey or change from one form to another.
- While "revision" accurately describes the JST, "translation" is defensible given its historical usage.
