Liahona (magazine)
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Liahona is the official international magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is named after the word Liahona from the Book of Mormon
. The Liahona is published in 51 different languages from one to twelve times per year depending on the language. The Liahona consists of articles for youth, teens, and adults, all of which are published concurrently in the church's Ensign, New Era
, and Friend
magazines.
Until the April 1995 edition, the English-language version of the magazine was called Tambuli; other language versions of the magazine had different titles. Since 1999, all the languages have adopted some form of the title "Liahona."
in 1907. It was collapsed with The Elders' Journal (published in Atlanta, Georgia
) into Liahona, the Elders' Journal (based in Independence) which ran from 1907 to 1942. Both focused on LDS news, doctrine and reprints.
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr...
. The Liahona is published in 51 different languages from one to twelve times per year depending on the language. The Liahona consists of articles for youth, teens, and adults, all of which are published concurrently in the church's Ensign, New Era
New Era (magazine)
New Era is an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First published in January 1971 along with the Ensign and the Friend, the New Era's intended audience has always been the youth of the Church...
, and Friend
The Friend (LDS magazine)
The Friend is the monthly English language children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is aimed at those of Primary age , approximately ages 3 through 12...
magazines.
Until the April 1995 edition, the English-language version of the magazine was called Tambuli; other language versions of the magazine had different titles. Since 1999, all the languages have adopted some form of the title "Liahona."
Previous magazines of similar title
The Liahona was a weekly newspaper published in Independence, MissouriIndependence, Missouri
Independence is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri, and is contained within the counties of Jackson and Clay. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area...
in 1907. It was collapsed with The Elders' Journal (published in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
) into Liahona, the Elders' Journal (based in Independence) which ran from 1907 to 1942. Both focused on LDS news, doctrine and reprints.