Pints With Aquinas Is the Book of Mormon Divinely Inspired? w/ Jacob Hansen & Trent Horn
Aug 26, 2024
Jacob Hansen, known for his thoughtful insights on religion, teams up with Trent Horn, a Catholic apologetics expert, to dive deep into the Book of Mormon debate. They explore the archaeological evidence and witness accounts, peeling back layers on Joseph Smith’s life. The conversation raises questions about the book's authenticity, its literary merit, and the notion of divine inspiration. Listeners will find lively discussions on historical figures, credibility issues, and theological divides, making for a captivating exploration of faith.
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Nahom Discovery
- The Book of Mormon describes Lehi's family arriving at Nahom in southwest Arabia.
- In the 1990s, the German Archaeological Institute discovered a place called Nahom there, with burials and a grave named Ishmael.
Bountiful and Dofar
- East of Nahom, the Book of Mormon describes Bountiful, a lush coastal region.
- The Dofar region of Oman, directly east of Nahom, matches Bountiful's description.
Authorship Mystery
- Joseph Smith, a 23-year-old farm laborer, wrote the Book of Mormon quickly.
- It's a complex book filled with diverse literary elements, suggesting it wasn't solely his creation.