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007 Joseph Smith’s Creative Efforts to Outsource the Book of Mormon Translation

Church History Matters

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Validation and Controversy in Translation

This chapter explores Martin Harris's networking efforts to validate the characters on the golden plates, focusing on his encounters with scholars Luther Bredish, Samuel Mitchell, and Charles Anthon. It highlights the differing qualifications and opinions of these individuals regarding the Book of Mormon's authenticity and the evolving narrative surrounding Joseph Smith's translation efforts.

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