In the first place there is a certain lack of perspective in the things the book relates as history that points quite clearly to an underdeveloped mind as their origin. Even so, Lehi’s family continues its journey in search of a new home on the American continent. The special treasures are kept separate from the library. In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Abinadi enters the now-wicked city of Lehi-Nephi and begins preaching to the people. Palmer points out that similarities in concepts and themes to different people at different times can be expected, but can they be in identical sequences of ideas, phrases, and sentences?Another example Mr. Palmer points that shows the Book of Mormon “recast[s] … biblical material” of Lehi’s and his family’s time and journey in the wilderness to the promised land. Ethan Smith, Pultney, Vt., who relates as follows:... -Smith's view of the Hebrews. Finally, Roberts wrote "A Parallel," a condensed version of his larger study, which demonstrated eighteen points of similarity between the two books, and in which he reflected that the imaginative Joseph Smith might have written The Book of Mormon without divine assistance.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BH_RobertsBelow is a summary of the striking similarities between Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews and the Book of Mormon: A set of "yellow leaves" buried in Indian hill. Unlock the LA Classics Bundle, four books including a signed copy of James Ellroy’s Everyman’s Library edition of The L.A. Quartet. Testimony of the Eight WitnessesJust after the introduction within the Book of Mormon is a page titled "THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES." Roberts answered no, he said then why discuss them. Save $40 when you subscribe for a whole year! As a result, Joseph Smith’s contribution to the history of American creativity has been neglected. Four LARB-selected books + access to conversation on each book with LARB editors + all the perks of the print membership. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. ... Perhaps you and I have been spoofed by Joseph Smith. The next morning he walks to the appointed place. After reading Grant Palmer’s book An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins, there are several issues Grant reveals that show the Book of Mormon is a 19th century creation combining the bible, 19th century evangelical Protestantism and Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews.The Book of Mormon is not only permeated with biblical stories and verses that closely match the King James bible, but is also prolific with early 19th century evangelical Protestantism. Joseph Smith, in 1830, translated those plates, he said, by "the gift and power of God," into 1611 English from "Reformed Egyptian Hieroglyphics." Roberts presented the matter, told them frankly that he was stumped and ask[ed] for their aide [sic] in the explanation. Roberts noted the "leaves" may be gold. "Book of Mormon Origin If you have read the Book of Mormon pages preceding this Book of Mormon origin page (Translation Method, BOM Changes, and Inspired?) And the Book of Mormon, the product of a semi-educated, upstate New York farmboy’s genius, remains one of the extraordinary artifacts of the American heritage. Six years later, at the age of 24, Joseph translated this ancient record, which he claimed was written in “Reformed Egyptian,” into English by “the gift and power of God.”. This is important because Oliver Cowdery was an important figure in the bringing forth the Book of Mormon.LDS church historian, General Authority (Seventy) and lifelong LDS member B.H. The Los Angeles Review of Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. He sees illuminated treasures. The dream opens with Christian reading a book that causes him to weep and tremble. Support a student from a marginalized group to attend the upcoming LARB Publishing Workshop and receive updates on their progress and the scholarship in your name. Unlock the Provocations Bundle, a selection of books from LARB Books, including N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law by Jody Armour. To the LDS faithful, the Book of Mormon is the true historical account of a group of ancient Israelites who fled Jerusalem prior to the Babylonian captivity (600 B.C.E.) B.H. Several theories of the origin of the text have emerged, but they lack solid evidence and require leaps of speculation. Grant informs us of the following comparisons:Both were wicked before their conversions (Mosiah 27:8; 1 Timothy 1:12-13).Both traveled persecuting and seeking to destroy the church (Alma 36:6, 14; 1 Corinthians 15:9, Acts 22:4).Both were persecuting the church when they saw a heavenly vision (Mosiah 27:10-11; Acts 26:11-13).Their companions fell to the earth and were unable to understand the voice that spoke (Mosiah 27:12; Acts 22:9; 26:14).Both were asked in vision why they persecuted the Lord (Mosiah 27:13; Acts 9:4; 22:7).Both were struck dumb/blind, became helpless, and were assisted by their companions.