Exploring Absences and Anachronisms in Prophetic Knowledge

This chapter delves into the absence of knowledge about Jesus, baptism, and the Holy Ghost among Old Testament prophets like Adam, Moses, and Isaiah in the Book of Mormon. It highlights discrepancies in prophetic knowledge between pre-Jesus prophets like Lehi and Nephi and later prophets like Alma, questioning how crucial aspects could be forgotten over time. The chapter also analyzes the timeline of prophecies related to the date of Jesus' birth, discussing how the order of dictation in the Book of Mormon plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative.