With the exception of the first three chapters, the Book of Remembrance is a series of revelations David Ferriman, First Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship received in January of 2016. After receiving the revelations, he felt inspired only to share a portion of what he was given with the world. However, in the summer of 2018 he felt moved by the Holy Spirit to share the revelation in full.
When putting the Book of Remembrance together, some portions of the revelations were reorganized to make for a better narrative. This changed neither the meaning or nature of the original. He also discovered that a portion of the revelations already existed as a part of the Book of Raziel apparently first printed in 1701. However, it was not an exact copy, nor was it laid out in the same format.
After finding and reading the Book of Raziel, he prayed to discover why it was included in the work and was informed that Raziel was Raphael and that he did in fact speak to Adam, and this record taught his message more clearly for the world to understand. Of this David said, “the skeptic might say that as a student of pseudepigraphal works, I may have read this book and merely not remembered; that this may have affected my revelations. However, the Lord has told me these words are of Him, and this has satisfied my conscience.”
Like the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Book of Remembrance is not perfect and should not always be taken literally. Though Joseph Smith Jr. on at least one occasion declared the Book of Mormon to be the “most correct book,” no one ever declared it perfect. The book itself admits that it has flaws as it was compiled by men. Likewise, the Book of Remembrance is not a perfect record. As the title page of the Book of Mormon states:
“And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.”
We echo Moroni’s words, and encourage all to read this book prayerfully that the Spirit may speak to mankind through it, just as we would the Holy Bible and any other work of scripture.
This work will help guide readers in preparing for and understanding the purpose of the Endowments. These are not secret works of the occult, but rather sacred works of the Lord. They are not a light to be hidden under a bushel, but rather to be place upon a hill. It is our prayer that Latter Day Saints of all denominations may use these revelations, with the scriptures of their branches of the kingdom, to better understand the works of the Lord.
In May of 2022, David was asked a question in regards to those that do not identify as male or female. After going to the Lord for answers, David received a lengthy revelation he was told to add to this Book of Remembrance. He was also told that he would receive additional revelations in November of that same year. These revelations came and have been added to this sacred work.
In addition, we have added more of the visions, dreams, and revelations David received. These revelations can be found in Doctrines of the Saints and the dreams and vision in Epistles of the Saints. We have added them to this volume that all Saints may read, study, and pray on them to receive their own witness. We have also included two revelations from the other members of the First Presidency of the Fellowship of Christ. Any further dreams, visions, or revelations may be found in the afore mentioned volumes. While Doctrines of the Saints and Epistles of the Saints are open books, David has been instructed to close this book to further revelations. The Lord has stated that if any other separate books are required, they will be their own works.