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Martin & Lucy Harris and the Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon - Dr. John G. Turner | Ep. 2028

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Decoding Reformed Egyptian

This chapter explores Joseph Smith's choice to describe the characters of the Book of Mormon as being in 'Reformed Egyptian', analyzing the historical and cultural motivations behind this decision. It examines the implications of the translation process, including the limitations of Smith's understanding of Hebrew and the emerging field of Egyptology. The discussion highlights the complexities of belief versus evidence, as well as the challenges faced when engaging with scholars in a skeptical academic environment.

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