Overview of Joseph Smith's Bible Translation

Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, created his own version of the Bible known as the Joseph Smith Translation, which contains numerous additions and changes that deviate significantly from traditional biblical texts. Rather than translating from original manuscripts, Smith relied solely on the King James Version, despite lacking proficiency in Hebrew or Greek. This translation has nearly 500 pages of manuscript with thousands of variant readings, including entirely new passages that enhance and clarify the original Bible message. The implications of this translation challenge the integrity of biblical scripture as understood by traditional Christianity.