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What is the principal function of the Bible Dictionary published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Answer: To provide concise definitions and explanations for biblical items.
Explanation: The principal function of the Bible Dictionary is to furnish concise definitions and explanations for biblical terms, concepts, and items, thereby aiding in scriptural study.
The LDS Bible Dictionary is intended to supplant the direct study of the Bible for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Answer: False
Explanation: The LDS Bible Dictionary is designed as a supplementary resource to enhance, not replace, the direct study of the Bible by Church members.
In what manner does the LDS Bible Dictionary diverge from a general-purpose dictionary?
Answer: It is specifically tailored to biblical subjects and integrates perspectives pertinent to the doctrines and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Explanation: Unlike a general dictionary, the LDS Bible Dictionary is specifically tailored to biblical subjects and integrates perspectives pertinent to the doctrines and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The LDS Bible Dictionary was developed during the 1970s by a specialized committee appointed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Answer: True
Explanation: The historical accounts indicate that the development of the LDS Bible Dictionary occurred during the 1970s under the purview of a dedicated committee within the Church.
Thomas S. Monson presided over the committee tasked with the creation of the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: Records confirm that Thomas S. Monson served as the chairman of the committee responsible for the Bible Dictionary's development.
Robert J. Matthews was specifically delegated the responsibility for the creation of the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: The historical documentation confirms that Robert J. Matthews was assigned the specific task of developing the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Thomas S. Monson was a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU and was involved in the dictionary's creation.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Thomas S. Monson chaired the committee, Robert J. Matthews was the Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU involved in the dictionary's creation.
Who presided as chairman of the Scriptures Publications Committee during the development of the LDS Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Thomas S. Monson
Explanation: Thomas S. Monson chaired the Scriptures Publications Committee during the development of the LDS Bible Dictionary.
What is the designated role of the Scriptures Publications Committee?
Answer: To oversee the creation and development of scripture-related publications.
Explanation: The Scriptures Publications Committee's role was to oversee the creation and development of official scripture-related publications for the Church.
The LDS Bible Dictionary comprises in excess of 2000 entries and spans approximately 300 pages.
Answer: False
Explanation: The actual content comprises 1285 entries across 196 pages, contrary to the assertion of over 2000 entries and 300 pages.
The LDS Bible Dictionary was developed independently, without reference to pre-existing dictionaries.
Answer: False
Explanation: The development process utilized an existing publication as a foundational template, rather than being created entirely from scratch.
Robert J. Matthews implemented no substantial modifications to the Cambridge Bible Dictionary template during the creation of the LDS version.
Answer: False
Explanation: Significant adjustments were made, including modifications to reflect LDS beliefs and the addition of entries specific to LDS doctrine.
The predominant portion of the content within the LDS Bible Dictionary is identical to the Cambridge publication that served as its basis.
Answer: True
Explanation: While specific adaptations were made, the source confirms that the majority of the content mirrors the original Cambridge publication.
William James Mortimer served as the chairman of the committee responsible for producing the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: False
Explanation: William James Mortimer held the position of secretary for the committee, not chairman.
Robert J. Matthews adapted the Cambridge Bible Dictionary and incorporated entries specific to LDS doctrine.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Robert J. Matthews adapted the Cambridge Bible Dictionary and augmented it with entries reflecting unique LDS doctrines.
Cambridge University Press declined to permit its Bible dictionary to serve as a template for the LDS version.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source indicates that Cambridge University Press granted permission for its dictionary to be used as a template.
The LDS Bible Dictionary comprises precisely 1285 entries.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source material confirms that the LDS Bible Dictionary contains exactly 1285 entries.
The LDS Bible Dictionary is published over the course of 196 pages.
Answer: True
Explanation: The publication of the LDS Bible Dictionary spans 196 pages.
What publication functioned as the foundational template for the LDS Bible Dictionary?
Answer: A Bible dictionary published by Cambridge University Press
Explanation: The LDS Bible Dictionary was developed using a Bible dictionary published by Cambridge University Press as its foundational template.
What modifications were implemented in the template dictionary for the LDS Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Numerous entries were adjusted to align with LDS beliefs, and new entries were introduced to address doctrines unique to the LDS Church.
Explanation: The modifications involved adjusting existing entries to reflect LDS theological perspectives and incorporating new entries specific to LDS doctrine.
In what manner might adjustments made by Robert J. Matthews reflect LDS distinctives?
Answer: By ensuring the content aligns with the Church's theological perspective.
Explanation: Adjustments made by Robert J. Matthews would reflect LDS distinctives by ensuring the content accurately represented the Church's theological perspective and doctrinal nuances.
Since 1979, the LDS Bible Dictionary has been included as an appendix in most copies of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible printed by the Church.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that the Bible Dictionary has been included as an appendix in LDS-printed KJV Bibles since 1979.
The LDS Bible Dictionary is incorporated into all versions of the King James Version (KJV) Bible published by the Church, irrespective of linguistic origin.
Answer: False
Explanation: The dictionary is included in English-language KJV Bibles printed by the Church, with specific exceptions noted, such as missionary editions.
Bibles distributed gratuitously by missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints typically contain the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source explicitly states that the barebones KJV Bibles distributed free by missionaries are an exception and do not include the Bible Dictionary.
Within LDS-printed Bibles, the Bible Dictionary is situated between the Topical Guide and the Joseph Smith Translation.
Answer: True
Explanation: The appendix of LDS-printed Bibles places the Bible Dictionary immediately following the Topical Guide and immediately preceding excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation.
The entirety of the LDS Bible Dictionary's text is accessible online via the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Church's official website provides online access to the complete text of the Bible Dictionary.
The 'See also' section within the article concerning the LDS Bible Dictionary enumerates related topics, such as the Book of Mormon.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'See also' section directs readers to a 'List of Bible dictionaries,' not the Book of Mormon.
The 'References' section of the article enumerates publications and authors cited, including works by Gary P. Gillum and William James Mortimer.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'References' section indeed lists publications and authors such as Gary P. Gillum and William James Mortimer, substantiating the article's content.
A BYUtv documentary titled 'That Promised Day' is cited as a resource pertaining to the production of the 1979 KJV Bible edition, encompassing information on the Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that the documentary 'That Promised Day' discusses the production of the 1979 LDS edition of the KJV Bible, including aspects related to the Bible Dictionary.
In LDS-printed Bibles, the Bible Dictionary is positioned subsequent to the Joseph Smith Translation.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Bible Dictionary is located in the appendix preceding the excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation.
Within an LDS-printed Bible, the term 'appendix' denotes supplementary materials situated at the commencement of the text.
Answer: False
Explanation: An appendix, by definition, contains supplementary materials located at the end of the main text.
Where is the LDS Bible Dictionary situated within the appendix of LDS-printed Bibles?
Answer: Immediately following the Topical Guide and preceding the Joseph Smith Translation.
Explanation: In LDS-printed Bibles, the Bible Dictionary is located in the appendix, positioned directly after the Topical Guide and before the excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation.
What does the phrase 'appendix' signify within the context of an LDS-printed Bible?
Answer: A section of supplementary material at the end of the text.
Explanation: In the context of an LDS-printed Bible, an 'appendix' refers to a section containing supplementary material appended to the end of the main biblical text.
Which of the following represents an exception to LDS-printed Bibles containing the Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Barebones KJV Bibles distributed free by missionaries.
Explanation: The source identifies barebones KJV Bibles distributed free of charge by missionaries as an exception that does not include the Bible Dictionary.
How does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints facilitate global access to the Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Through inclusion in printed Bibles and online access.
Explanation: The Church facilitates global access by including the Bible Dictionary in printed Bibles and making its full text available online.
What is the Topical Guide, and what is its placement relative to the Bible Dictionary?
Answer: An index of themes; placed before the Bible Dictionary.
Explanation: The Topical Guide is an index of scriptural themes, and it is placed immediately before the Bible Dictionary in the appendix of LDS-printed Bibles.
What is the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the Bible in relation to the placement of the LDS Bible Dictionary?
Answer: The Bible Dictionary precedes excerpts from the JST.
Explanation: In the appendix of LDS-printed Bibles, the Bible Dictionary is positioned immediately preceding the excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation.
A BYUtv documentary titled 'That Promised Day' is cited as a resource pertaining to the production of the 1979 KJV Bible edition, encompassing information on the Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that the documentary 'That Promised Day' discusses the production of the 1979 LDS edition of the KJV Bible, including aspects related to the Bible Dictionary.
Which resource is cited as discussing the production of the 1979 KJV Bible edition, including the Bible Dictionary?
Answer: A BYUtv documentary titled 'That Promised Day'
Explanation: The BYUtv documentary titled 'That Promised Day' is mentioned as a resource that discusses the production of the 1979 LDS edition of the KJV Bible, which included the Bible Dictionary.
What does the citation referencing Lavina Fielding Anderson and the Ensign magazine suggest regarding the Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Its inclusion was part of the 1979 LDS edition of the KJV Bible.
Explanation: The citation suggests that the inclusion of the Bible Dictionary was a feature of the 1979 LDS edition of the King James Version of the Bible, as discussed in the Ensign magazine.
Robert J. Matthews was specifically delegated the responsibility for the creation of the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: The historical documentation confirms that Robert J. Matthews was assigned the specific task of developing the LDS Bible Dictionary.
William James Mortimer served as the chairman of the committee responsible for producing the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: False
Explanation: William James Mortimer held the position of secretary for the committee, not chairman.
Brigham Young University (BYU) played a role in the dictionary's creation due to Robert J. Matthews, its creator, being a professor there.
Answer: True
Explanation: The involvement of Robert J. Matthews, a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, is the reason for Brigham Young University's connection to the dictionary's creation.
What is the significance of Brigham Young University (BYU) in the context of the Bible Dictionary's creation?
Answer: Robert J. Matthews, the creator, was a professor there.
Explanation: Brigham Young University's significance lies in the fact that Robert J. Matthews, the individual tasked with creating the dictionary, held a professorship in Ancient Scripture at BYU.
The 'References' section in the article lists publications and authors cited, such as works by Gary P. Gillum and William James Mortimer.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'References' section indeed lists publications and authors such as Gary P. Gillum and William James Mortimer, substantiating the article's content.
What expertise does an individual holding the title 'Professor of Ancient Scripture' typically possess that is relevant to the creation of a Bible Dictionary?
Answer: Extensive knowledge of biblical languages, history, and theology.
Explanation: A 'Professor of Ancient Scripture' typically possesses extensive knowledge of biblical languages, historical contexts, cultural backgrounds, and theological interpretations pertinent to scripture.
William James Mortimer was the secretary for the committee that produced the LDS Bible Dictionary.
Answer: True
Explanation: William James Mortimer held the position of secretary for the Scriptures Publications Committee during the development of the LDS Bible Dictionary.