The Counsel of Trent #954 - The Incredible Shrinking Book Of Mormon
Oct 23, 2024
The discussion dives into the practical challenges regarding the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, particularly the feasibility of the golden plates. It critiques language efficiency, highlighting how pictorial scripts struggle to express complex ideas. The conversation further unravels the intricate issues surrounding the translation processes of ancient texts, comparing them to the Book of Abraham, and raises thought-provoking questions about the legitimacy of Mormon claims and the nature of true miracles.
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Word Density Impossibility
- The Book of Mormon's text would require about 70-80 words per square inch on the small golden plates. - This is an implausibly high density for ancient engraving methods.
Ancient Plates vs. Golden Plates
- Ancient metal plates have much lower word density than the Book of Mormon would require. - The characters on real ancient plates were much larger and fewer per square inch.
Test Engraving Feasibility Yourself
- Try engraving 80 English words per square inch on metal yourself to test the claim. - Attempting tiny Hebrew text engraving shows how impractical the Book of Mormon plates are.