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Emma Smith on the Book of Mormon Translation Process, Quote 2
Title
Emma Smith on the Book of Mormon Translation Process, Quote 2
Publication Type
Chart
Year of Publication
1999
Authors
Welch, John W. (Primary), and Welch, Greg (Primary)
Number
1.5
Publisher
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
City
Provo, UT
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Abstract
Answering a question posed by her son Joseph Smith III in 1879, Emma Smith indicated that the Prophet Joseph Smith could not have been the author of the Book of Mormon, for he had neither the writing abilities nor adequate knowledge of ancient Israel. In fact, so limited was Joseph’s knowledge when he translated the plates that he feared he had found an error when he read from the plates of Nephi that the city of Jerusalem was surrounded by a wall.Subject Keywords
Early Church History
Translation
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