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How the Book of Mormon was Composed | Ep. 1615 | LDS Discussions Ep. 10
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2:17:11Now PlayingToday's video focuses on the authorship of the Book of Mormon, examining the evidence and arguments surrounding Joseph Smith's claims of divine inspiration and the method of its production. Mike presents evidence of Smith's familiarity with various sources, including 19th century Methodist preaching, that influenced the content and style of the Book of Mormon. The speaker argues that Smith's methods, including the use of a seer stone and corrections made to the text, suggest that the Book of Mormon was not divinely inspired, but rather the product of Smith's own imagination and borrowings from various sources. The conclusion of the video summarizes the argument and reiterates the position that the Book of Mormon was not written by a prophet, but rather composed by Joseph Smith.
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