Category Archives: Book of Mormon

The Late War and the Book of Mormon

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

A 19th century book, The History of the Late War Between the United States and Great Britain, has been mentioned before now as a possible source for the Book of Mormon, most notably by Rick Grunder in his 2008 work, … Continue reading →

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Martin Harris: A Sincere Book of Mormon Witness

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon defender Daniel Peterson recently published an article about Book of Mormon witness Martin Harris. Appearing in the LDS-owned Deseret News, Dr. Peterson’s article, “Defending the Faith: Martin Harris: ‘Native honesty’ and life-long testimony,” is summarized: “A recently republished document … Continue reading →

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Moroni 8:18 — Things Have Changed for Mormons

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff
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Joseph Smith Fooled by the Devil?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

In late 1829 or early 1830 insufficient funding held up the first printing of the Book of Mormon. Martin Harris was trying to sell his farm to raise the needed capital, but was not having immediate success. At the urging … Continue reading →

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Do Mormon Apostles Believe in the Restoration?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

A little over a week ago (on April 6, 2013) Christopher Ralph at the Journey of Loyal Dissent blog posted a controversial memorandum written by author and historian Grant H. Palmer. The memo recounts details from Mr. Palmer’s “Three Meetings … Continue reading →

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Quick Question on Moroni 8:18

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom
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Mormonism “fell a heap of ruins.”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Stephen Burnett became a Mormon in November of 1830. In 1831 he was ordained to the office of High Priest, and in 1832 he became a Mormon missionary. He was a faithful Mormon for many years, but what he witnessed … Continue reading →

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The Smithsonian Institution and the Book of Mormon

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

I recently came across an undated online Q&A wherein Mormon Robert Starling at the Book of Mormon Archeological Forum responded to a question regarding the Smithsonian Institution’s position on the Book of Mormon (Mr. Starling’s response is undated, but content … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon: The Keystone of Mormon Doctrine

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

The October 2011 Ensign magazine was a special issue, dedicated entirely to the topic of the Book of Mormon. LDS apostle Todd Christofferson’s article explained how to study the Book of Mormon and quoted past LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson’s … Continue reading →

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The “genius” of the Book of Mormon

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

During a General Conference talk on October 2 (2011) LDS General Authority Tad Callister spoke about the Book of Mormon being “A Book from God.” Church News reports: “The genius of the Book of Mormon is there is no middle … Continue reading →

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