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In the Latter-day Saint (LDS) canon of scripture, the “Book of Remembrance” is mentioned specifically in the following texts:
Book of Moses
- Moses 6:5: “And a book of remembrance was kept, in the which was recorded, in the language of Adam, for it was given unto as many as called upon God to write by the spirit of inspiration.”
- Moses 6:46: “For a book of remembrance we have written among us, according to the pattern given by the finger of God; and it is given in our own language.”
These verses indicate that the Book of Remembrance was kept from the time of Adam and was written by those who called upon God, following divine inspiration.
Doctrine and Covenants
- Doctrine and Covenants 85:9: “And all they who are not found written in the book of remembrance shall find none inheritance in that day, but they shall be cut asunder, and their portion shall be appointed them among unbelievers, where are wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
This reference emphasizes the importance of being recorded in the Book of Remembrance for receiving an inheritance in the last days.
Book of Mormon
- 3 Nephi 24:16: “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard; and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.”
This verse mirrors the passage from Malachi 3:16 in the Bible, highlighting that those who fear the Lord and think upon His name are recorded in the Book of Remembrance.
Bible
- Malachi 3:16: “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.”
This is the original biblical reference that is echoed in the Book of Mormon.
These scriptural references collectively underscore the significance of the Book of Remembrance in recording the deeds and faith of the righteous, ensuring their recognition and reward by God.
Citations: [1] https://thirdhour.org/blog/faith/scripture/dead-sea-scrolls-joseph-smith-book-of-remembrance/ [2] https://rsc.byu.edu/apocryphal-writings-latter-day-saints/whose-apocrypha [3] https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/liahona?lang=eng [4] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi+3%3A16-4%3A3%2CRevelation+21%3A1-8&version=ESV [5] https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/what-is-the-book-of-remembrance-in/