Joseph Smith's Plagiarism of the Bible
Joseph Smith's plagiarism of the Bible
Book • 1998
Jerald Tanner's 'Joseph Smith's Plagiarism of the Bible' compiles instances where language and phrasing in the Book of Mormon parallels the King James Version of the Bible, arguing these similarities indicate dependence rather than independent ancient composition.
The work presents numerous textual examples and was influential among critics highlighting anachronistic language in the Book of Mormon.
Tanner's analyses sought to challenge claims of unique translation and divine provenance by demonstrating clear nineteenth-century biblical influence.
While supporters of the Book of Mormon have offered alternative explanations, Tanner's compilation remains a frequently cited resource in critical discussions of textual sources.
The book contributed to later computerized and scholarly studies cataloguing parallels between the Book of Mormon and contemporary nineteenth-century texts.
The work presents numerous textual examples and was influential among critics highlighting anachronistic language in the Book of Mormon.
Tanner's analyses sought to challenge claims of unique translation and divine provenance by demonstrating clear nineteenth-century biblical influence.
While supporters of the Book of Mormon have offered alternative explanations, Tanner's compilation remains a frequently cited resource in critical discussions of textual sources.
The book contributed to later computerized and scholarly studies cataloguing parallels between the Book of Mormon and contemporary nineteenth-century texts.
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