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Furthermore, the language of the Book of Mormon closely mimics the Elizabethan English used in the KJV, with 19th-century English mixed into it. [46] The Book of Mormon quotes 25,000 words from the KJV Old Testament (e.g., 2 Nephi 30:13-15; cf. Isaiah 11:7-9) and over 2,000 words from the KJV New Testament. [47]
The Book of Mormon purports to be a record of an ancient Israelite migration to the New World. For most adherents of the movement, Book of Mormon historicity is a matter of faith. For others, its historicity is not accepted, and specific claims made in the Book of Mormon have been questioned from a number of different perspectives.
The historical claims of the church, including the authenticity of foundational books of scripture such as the Book of Mormon and Pearl of Great Price, as well as the church's former practice of polygamy have faced public scrutiny. Changes in church teachings, as well as former teachings perceived as harsh or extreme face criticism as well.
Criticism of the Book of Mormon; Curelom and cumom; Curses of Cain and Ham and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; E. Egyptus; F. The Falls: Covenant of ...
No official response from the LDS Church was released, including from the CES Director to whom Runnells sent his letter. Runnells said of him, "I honestly don't blame him for not responding back to me. He was probably expecting five questions in an e-mail and I throw him close to 77-80 pages document."
The Gift and Power: Translating the Book of Mormon. Greg Kofford Books. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-58958-131-9. Gardner, Brant A. (2015). Traditions of the Fathers: The Book of Mormon as History. Greg Kofford Books. p. 213. ISBN 978-1-58958-665-9. Givens, Terryl L. (2003). By the Hand of Mormon: The American Scripture that Launched a New World Religion ...
This specific book was worth more too because it was the final printed edition before the founder of the Mormon religion was killed. In the end, Adam ended up selling the book to Rick for a smooth ...
The Review of Books on the Book of Mormon was established in 1989 by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS), with Daniel C. Peterson as founding editor-in-chief. It was renamed to FARMS Review of Books in 1996, [ 4 ] to FARMS Review in 2003, [ 5 ] and finally to Mormon Studies Review in 2011, [ 6 ] [ 7 ] as the FARMS ...