
02: Golden Plates and the Book of Mormon
LDS Discussions - Mormon Truth Claims Examined
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Analyzing the Narrative of the Golden Plates
This chapter critically examines the story of Joseph Smith and the discovery of the golden plates, questioning the logistics and inconsistencies in the narrative. It explores the possibility of fabrication, the challenges surrounding the physical appearance of the plates, anachronistic elements, lack of evidence supporting the story, and the use of metal plates from other cultures as comparative evidence.
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