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what is the meaning of the word mormon
The word Mormon most colloquially denotes an adherent, practitioner, follower, or constituent of Mormonism in restorationist Christianity.
does the word, mormon refer to a person
Mormon also commonly refers, specifically, to a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is often colloquially, but imprecisely, referred to as the Mormon Church.
what is the origin of the word, mormon
The term Mormon is taken from the title of the Book of Mormon, a sacred text adherents believe to have been translated from golden plates.
what is the book of mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets.

Question: when was the book published
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