LDS edition of the Bible that is largely reflective of the theological positions of apostle Bruce R. McConkie, who assisted Monson in editing the work and wrote the chapter headings. In 1992, the church's First Presidency announced the King James Version was the church's official English Bible, stating "[w]hile other Bible versions may be easier to read than the King James Version, in doctrinal matters latter-day revelation supports the King James Version in preference to other English translations." In 2010, this statement was written into the church's "Handbook", which directs official church policy and programs. In 2009, the LDS Church published a Spanish-language edition of
Literal English Version 'New Testament' also notes major textual variants between the Greek text and the Syriac Peshitta. The LEV contains various appendices including explanatory notes, diagrams of the Tabernacle furnishings, an alphabet chart, and a weekly Torah portion reading schedule. Literal English Version The Literal English Version of Scripture (LEV) is a translation of the Bible, based on the World English Bible. Formerly known as the "Shem Qadosh Version" the title was officially changed in November 2016. It is considered a Sacred Name Bible rendering the name of God using the Hebrew characters יהוה (commonly pronounced "Yahweh"), and that of Jesus in