Appendix II: List of Content in Past Editions of the Pearl of Great Price

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Stephen O. Smoot, “Appendix II: List of Content in Past Editions of the Pearl of Great Price,” in The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2022), 151–161.

The 1851 First (Liverpool) Edition

Content
Modern Reference (1981 Edition)
Preface by Franklin D. Richards
N/A
Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch
Moses 6:43–7:69
The Words of God, which
He spake unto Moses
Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John
Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy
Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church
N/A
Commandment to the
Church concerning Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after
they are received by Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests,
Teachers, Deacons, and
Members of the Church of Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
On Priesthood
Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20
The Calling and Duties of the
Twelve Apostles
Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33
The Calling and Duties of the
Seventy
Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830
Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.
Articles of Faith
Truth
Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn
no. 272)

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
Preface by Franklin D. Richards	N/A
Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch	Moses 6:43–7:69
The Words of God, which He spake unto Moses	Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy	Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
On Priesthood	Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20
The Calling and Duties of the Twelve Apostles	Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33
The Calling and Duties of the Seventy	Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.	Articles of Faith
Truth	Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn no. 272)

The 1878 Second (Salt Lake City) Edition

Content
Modern Reference (1981 Edition)
The Visions of Moses
Moses 1
The Writings of Moses
Moses 2–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John
Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy on War
Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church
N/A
Commandment to the
Church concerning Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after
they are received by Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests,
Teachers, Deacons, and
Members of the Church of Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830
Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
Articles of our Faith
Articles of Faith
A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, Including Plurality of Wives
Doctrine and Covenants 132
Truth
Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn
no. 272)

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Visions of Moses	Moses 1
The Writings of Moses	Moses 2–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77
A Revelation and Prophecy on War	Doctrine and Covenants 87
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
Articles of our Faith	Articles of Faith
A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, Including Plurality of Wives	Doctrine and Covenants 132
Truth	Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Hymn no. 272)

The 1902 Third (Talmage) Edition

Content
Modern Reference (1981 Edition)
The Book of Moses
Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith
N/A
I. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
II. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
III. Articles of Faith
Articles of Faith

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
I. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
II. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
III. Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1921 Fourth (Talmage) Edition

Content
Modern Reference (1981 Edition)
The Book of Moses
Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith
N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith
Articles of Faith

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1976 Fifth Edition

Content
Modern Reference (1981 Edition)
The Book of Moses
Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith
N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
Joseph Smith—Vision of the
Celestial Kingdom
Doctrine and Covenants 137
Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the
Redemption of the Dead
Doctrine and Covenants 138
Articles of Faith
Articles of Faith

*Content*	*Modern Reference (1981 Edition)*
The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3
Writings of Joseph Smith	N/A
1. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew
2. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History
Joseph Smith—Vision of the Celestial Kingdom	Doctrine and Covenants 137
Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the Redemption of the Dead	Doctrine and Covenants 138
Articles of Faith	Articles of Faith

The 1981 Sixth (Current) Edition (rev. 2013)

Content
Introduction
Selections from the Book of Moses
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
The Book of Abraham
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Joseph Smith—Matthew
Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith

Content
Introduction
Selections from the Book of Moses
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
The Book of Abraham
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
A Facsimile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Joseph Smith—Matthew
Joseph Smith—History
Articles of Faith

Modern Reference
1851
1878
1902
1921
1976
1981
Preface by Franklin D. Richards
N/A
✔

Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch
Moses 6:43–7:69
✔

The Words of God, which
He spake unto Moses
Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30
✔

A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1
Facsimile 1
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The Book of Abraham
Abraham 1–5
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A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2
Facsimile 2
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A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3
Facsimile 3
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An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
Joseph Smith—Matthew
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A Key to the Revelations of St. John
Doctrine and Covenants 77
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A Revelation and Prophecy
Doctrine and Covenants 87
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Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith—History
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From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church
N/A
✔
✔

Commandment to the
Church concerning Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74
✔
✔

The Duties of the Members after
they are received by Baptism
Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69
✔
✔

Method of administering the
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79
✔
✔

The Duties of the Elders, Priests,
Teachers, Deacons, and
Members of the Church of Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80
✔
✔

On Priesthood
Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20
✔

The Calling and Duties of the
Twelve Apostles
Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33
✔

The Calling and Duties of the
Seventy
Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100
✔

Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830
Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18
✔
✔

Rise of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36
✔
✔

“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.
Articles of Faith
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Truth
Oh Say What is Truth (Hymn
no. 272)
✔
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Visions of Moses
Moses 1

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Writings of Moses
Moses 2–8

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A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage
Covenant Including Plurality of Wives
Doctrine and Covenants 132

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(Selections From) The Book of Moses
Moses 1–8

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Joseph Smith—Vision of the
Celestial Kingdom
Doctrine and Covenants 137

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Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the
Redemption of the Dead
Doctrine and Covenants 138

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Introduction
Introduction

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	Modern Reference	1851	1878	1902	1921	1976	1981
Preface by Franklin D. Richards	N/A	✔
Extracts from the Prophecy of Enoch	Moses 6:43–7:69	✔
The Words of God, which He spake unto Moses	Moses 1:3–4:25; 5:1–16; 5:19–40; 8:13–30	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 1	Facsimile 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
The Book of Abraham	Abraham 1–5	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 2	Facsimile 2	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Fac-Simile from the Book of Abraham No. 3	Facsimile 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
An Extract from a Translation of the Bible	Joseph Smith—Matthew	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
A Key to the Revelations of St. John	Doctrine and Covenants 77	✔	✔
A Revelation and Prophecy	Doctrine and Covenants 87	✔	✔
Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith	Joseph Smith—History	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
From the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church	N/A	✔	✔
Commandment to the Church concerning Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:71, 37, 72–74	✔	✔
The Duties of the Members after they are received by Baptism	Doctrine and Covenants 20:68–69	✔	✔
Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper	Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79	✔	✔
The Duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.	Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–59, 70, 80	✔	✔
On Priesthood	Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20	✔
The Calling and Duties of the Twelve Apostles	Doctrine and Covenants 107:23, 33	✔
The Calling and Duties of the Seventy	Doctrine and Covenants 107:34, 93–100	✔
Extracts from a Revelation given July, 1830	Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–18	✔	✔
Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36	✔	✔
“Times and Seasons,” Vol. III page 709.	Articles of Faith	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Truth	Oh Say What is Truth (Hymn no. 272)	✔	✔
Visions of Moses	Moses 1		✔
Writings of Moses	Moses 2–8		✔
A Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant Including Plurality of Wives	Doctrine and Covenants 132		✔
(Selections From) The Book of Moses	Moses 1–8			✔	✔	✔	✔
Joseph Smith—Vision of the Celestial Kingdom	Doctrine and Covenants 137					✔
Joseph F. Smith—Vision of the Redemption of the Dead	Doctrine and Covenants 138					✔
Introduction	Introduction						✔