Questioning the Motivations

In this chapter, they discuss the problems with the Rigdon-Spalding theory and question the motivations of Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith. They explore why Rigdon, a reverend with his own version of Christianity, would align himself with Joseph Smith, and why Smith felt the need to incorporate Rigdon's religious contributions into the Book of Mormon.

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