“The Pearl of Great Price,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories (2024)
“The Pearl of Great Price,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories
July 1835–March 1842
The Pearl of Great Price
More scripture from the Lord
One day, a man came to Kirtland with mummies from Egypt. With the mummies were some scrolls, or very old rolls of paper. The scrolls had Egyptian writing on them. The man showed them to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph was very interested in the writing.
Saints, 1:219–20
Some friends helped Joseph buy the mummies and the scrolls. As Joseph studied the writing, the Lord revealed to him ancient writings from Abraham, a prophet in the Bible. With help from friends like Oliver Cowdery, Joseph wrote what the Lord taught him about Abraham’s teachings.
Saints, 1:220
Abraham had seen a vision of our life with Heavenly Father before we were born. He saw that Jesus was chosen to be our Savior. Abraham also learned about the creation of the world. The Saints were excited to have these teachings from Abraham. They were happy the Lord wanted to teach them more.
Abraham 2:6–11; 3–5; Saints, 1:220
Abraham’s writings became part of a book of scripture called the Pearl of Great Price. This book also has writing from Moses, another prophet in the Bible. It teaches truths that are missing from the Bible. The Lord wanted people to know these truths, so He shared them with Joseph Smith.
The Pearl of Great Price also has Joseph Smith’s testimony and the 13 Articles of Faith. Joseph Smith wrote these things to tell the world what Latter-day Saints believe. The Pearl of Great Price is a small book, like a pearl is small, but it is very precious.