LDS Discussions - Mormon Truth Claims Examined 04: The Lost 116 Pages
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May 10, 2022 Explore the mystery of the lost 116 pages of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith's treasure-digging past, and the dynamics between Joseph, Martin Harris, and Lucy Harris. Delve into the significance of physical objects like the gold plates, challenges to God's logic in preventing dishonesty, and analysis of authorship in the translation process. Discover the absence of knowledge in prophetic teachings, the evolution of small plates in the narrative, and challenges of redefining words and events.
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Flawed Logic in D&C 10
- D&C 10's logic for not retranslating the lost text is flawed, as a forged manuscript would be easily detectable.
- God's alleged inability to prevent forgery exposes inconsistencies in Mormon theology.
Dictation Order and Authorship
- The dictation order, revealed by word usage patterns like "wherefore" and "therefore," exposes the Book of Mormon's construction.
- This undermines the claim of distinct plates and authorship.
Anachronisms and Evolving Narrative
- The early Book of Mormon prophets' knowledge of Jesus's coming and visit, while later prophets are unaware, reveals anachronisms.
- This suggests a single author with evolving ideas rather than an ancient record.