As Joseph Smith finished the translation of the Book of Mormon, three of his closest supporters—Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer—were chosen by revelation as special witnesses of the Book of Mormon ( Doctrine and Covenants 17 ). An angel showed them the golden plates from which the book was translated ( Testimony of Three Witnesses ). In addition, eight others were permitted to...

On Sunday, February 7, 2021 John W. Welch, Book of Mormon Central Chairman, and Kirk Magleby, Executive Director, gave a one-hour live presentation sponsored by the John A. Widtsoe Foundation entitled “Church History in a Technological Age.” Several hundred people watched the live stream and it is now posted on YouTube: Welch and Magleby gave viewers a guided tour of Book of Mormon Central’s...

Book of Mormon Central has teamed up with Doctrine and Covenants Central to present a new video series on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants . Dr. Lynne Wilson, one of Book of Mormon Central’s founders, has taught Institute for many years and wanted to reach members of the Church who have questions about the doctrine and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In...

From the people who brought you Book of Mormon Central comes a new site to help you with your Come Follow Me Study of the Doctrine and Covenants this year! Doctrine and Covenants Central brings you the best in scholarship and resources for studying the D&C and the history of the Church. The site features historical context, verse by verse commentary, tours of historic sites, and many other...

Book of Mormon Central has been a go-to place for many Latter-day Saints this year in their Come, Follow Me study. In 2020, BMC launched the popular YouTube series, Come Follow Me Insights , featuring Professors Tyler Griffin and Taylor Halverson. We published reading plans, resource guides, videos with John Hilton III, videos with Taylor Halverson and two, new Book of Mormon...