Mormon Books provide a treasure of testimonies that parallel Biblical teachings; and thereby prove their own truth.  Prophets of God always teach the same on the same subject; but, each offers a new perspective that makes the word of God easier to understand for each generation.  

Mormon Books accepted as scripture include the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Book of the Law of the Lord.

The Book of Mormon.  Originally published in Palmyra, New York, in 1830.  The third American edition of 1840, was the last authorized edition by Joseph Smith.  Availability unknown.  More recent editions are available from most Mormon book stores.

Doctrine and Covenants.  Originally published in 1835, in Kirtland, Ohio.  It is the only edition that was approved by the Presidency, High Council, and General Assembly.  It consisted of two parts:  (1) Lectures on Doctrine by Joseph Smith, and (2) Covenants and Commandments.  A new typeset, hardback, edition (2000) is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport, LA  71107, for $18.00 (including shipping).  Three changes were made to the original:  (1) sections from the 1846 Nauvoo edition are included, (2) sections in the commandments are organized to agree with the 1876, Salt Lake City Edition, (3) verse numbers from the Salt Lake City edition are included.

Book of the Law of the Lord.  Originally published in 1851, on Beaver Island, Michigan.  The second edition was published in 1856, on Beaver Island, Michigan; and includes notes by James J. Strang.  336 pages.  James J. Strang wrote of this book, "But of all the lost books the most important was the Book of the Law of the Lord.  This was kept in the ark of the covenant, and was held too sacred to go into the hands of strangers.  When the Septuagint translation was made, the Book of the Law was kept back, and the Book lost to the Jewish nation in the time that they were subject to foreign powers.  The various books in the Pentateuch, containing abstracts of some of the laws, have been read instead of it, until even the existence of the book has come to be a matter of doubt.  It is from an authorized copy of that book, written on metallick plates long previous to the Babylonish captivity, that this translation is made."  It includes the only surviving copy of the Ten Commandments; which were given to Moses.

A complete copy of the Book of the Law of the Lord is included on the site “MormonBeliefs.com.”

A new typeset, hardback, edition (2000) is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive , Shreveport , LA   71107 .  This is the only modern type re-print of the 1856 Edition reproduced word for word, line for line, and page for page in as nearly an exact duplicate of that original work as was possible.  It is available in two styles:  (1) 650 numbered copies on 100% ultimate white rag paper with leather binding, and (2) 1400 numbered copies on 25% rag archival paper.  The deluxe edition, Nos. 101-200 cost $32, Nos. 201-400 cost $27, and Nos. 401-650 cost $22 (lowest available number in each category).  The classic edition costs $17 (lowest available number will be used).  Prices include shipping.

Next, are the official church journals published under the direction of Joseph Smith and James J. Strang.

1. The Evening & Morning Star was published in Independence, Missouri, 1832-1833; and Kirtland, Ohio, 1833-1834.  10 x 12 ¾, 192 pages.  It has been published by Price Publishing Company, 915 E. 23^rd Street, Independence, Missouri (816.461.5659, FAX 816.461.5565).  It is also available on CD’s distributed by various Mormon book stores.

2. The Messenger and Advocate was published in Kirtland, Ohio, from October, 1834 to September, 1837.  Three Volumes. 8 ½ x 11, 576 pages.  It has been published by Price Publishing Company, 915 E. 23^rd Street, Independence, Missouri (816.461.5659, FAX 816.461.5565).  It is also available on CD’s distributed by various Mormon book stores.

3. Times and Seasons was published in Nauvoo, Illinois, from November, 1839 to February 15, 1846.  Six Volumes.  8 ½ x 11, 2900 pages.  It has been published by Price Publishing Company, 915 E. 23^rd Street, Independence, Missouri (816.461.5659, FAX 816.461.5565).  It is also available on CD’s distributed by various Mormon book stores.

4. The Voree Herald was published in Voree, Wisconsin (near Burlington), from January, 1846, to October, 1846.  Edited by James J. Strang.  Ten editions, 8 x 10 ½, 44 pages.  The name was changed to Zion’s Reveille with the next edition.  A new typeset edition is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport, LA  71107, for $7.00 (including shipping).  Samuel270@aol.com

5. Zion ’s Reveille was published in Voree, Wisconsin, from November, 1846, to September 16, 1847.  Sixteen editions, 8 x 10 ½, 116 pages. Edited by James J. Strang. The name was changed to the Gospel Herald with the next edition.  A new typeset edition is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport, LA  71107, for $7.00 (including shipping).  A new typeset edition is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport, LA  71107, for $14.50 (including shipping). (Samuel270@aol.com).

6. The Gospel Herald was published in Voree, Wisconsin, from September 23, 1847, to June 6, 1850.  154 editions, 8 x 10 ½, 844 pages.  Edited by James J. Strang. A facsimile set of Voree Herald, Zion’s Reveille, and Gospel Herald has been available from John Hajicek at John@hajicek.com.

7. The Northern Islander was published on Beaver Island, Michigan, from December 12, 1850, to June 20, 1856.  Edited by James J. Strang.  11 x 17, 288 pages.  Facsimile copies available by special request from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport, LA   71107 (Samuel270@aol.com).

I have restored a number of other latter day saint tracts in modern typescript.  A current listing is available from Samuel E. West, 5055 Town North Drive, Shreveport , LA   71107 (Samuel270@aol.com).