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10 | SBMH Kirtland Era: The Joseph Smith Translation

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Unpacking Isaiah 29 and Joseph Smith's Translation

This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of Isaiah 29, exploring its historical context and how cultic groups, notably Mormonism, utilize the scripture. It critically examines the alterations made by Joseph Smith during his translation process, comparing his versions with the King James Version and discussing the implications of these changes. The discussion also touches on the role of Sidney Rigdon as a scribe and the controversies surrounding texts like the Apocrypha and the book of Enoch.

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