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04: The Lost 116 Pages

LDS Discussions - Mormon Truth Claims Examined

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Analysis of Authorship in the Book of Mormon Translation Process

The chapter explores the period when new collaborator Oliver Cowdery joined the translation process, discussing Joseph Smith's decision to continue from where they left off rather than restart the translation. It analyzes linguistic patterns, word usage, and shifts like the frequency of 'wherefore' to argue for Joseph Smith's authorship of the text. The chapter also delves into how Joseph's foresight in dictating prophecies and details of the narrative suggests human authorship rather than solely divine translation.

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