The Book of Mormon is a sacred text for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was first published in 1830 by Joseph Smith, who said he had translated it from golden plates that had been buried in a hill in upstate New York. The Book of Mormon tells the story of the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, and it is considered by Latter-day Saints to be scripture, along with the Bible.
The Book of Mormon has been translated into more than 100 languages, and it is one of the most widely read religious texts in the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a strong presence in Boston, and the city is home to several temples and meetinghouses. In 2025, the Church will host its semi-annual general conference in Boston, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints from around the world.
