Mormon Stories Podcast Top Scholar Explains How the Book of Mormon Was Created - The Mosiah Priority w/ Brent Metcalfe | Ep. 1971
Dec 11, 2024
Brent Metcalfe, an influential LDS scholar and historian, shares insights from his extensive research on the Book of Mormon and reflects on his excommunication from the church. He reveals his groundbreaking discovery of the 'Mosiah Priority', suggesting a shifted timeline in the book's translation. The conversation dives into the authorship of the text, debates surrounding its historical context, and the emotional aftermath of excommunication, blending humor with serious analysis of faith, belief, and the complexities of religious narratives.
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Brent Metcalf's Church Employment
- Brent Metcalf worked for LDS Church Security after his mission.
- He was fired after writing articles for the Seventh East Press, a BYU student newspaper.
Entering Mormon Studies and the Hoffman Bombings
- After leaving church employment, Metcalf entered Mormon studies full-time, working with Steve Christensen.
- He later worked with Mark Hofmann, leading up to the Salamander Letter and bombings.
Realizing the Book of Mormon Isn't Historical
- Metcalf's realization that the Book of Mormon wasn't historical came early in his studies.
- Parallels between the Book of Mormon and 19th-century literature led to his doubts.