

039 Are Criticisms of the Book of Mormon Witnesses Defensible?
10 snips Nov 28, 2023
Exploring the reliability of historical claims about Book of Mormon witnesses through critical thinking. Analyzing multiple witness testimonies and the credibility of these witnesses. Delving into the challenges and high stakes of determining truthfulness. Examining specific witness accounts and early criticisms, shedding light on internal strife within the early Mormon community.
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Evaluating History
- Evaluate historical claims by asking source-critical questions.
- These help assess reliability, even for non-historians.
Five Source Critical Questions
- Analyze sources by proximity, timing, motive, factuality, and comparison to other accounts.
- Prioritize primary sources and early recordings, and consider biases.
Inaccurate Historical Claim
- The William McLone letter claiming Emma pushed Eliza down the stairs is historically inaccurate.
- Physical evidence contradicts the claim, highlighting the need for critical analysis.