Cumorah Revisited; Or, "The Book of Mormon" and the Claims of the Mormons Re-examined From the Viewpoint of American Archeology and Ethnology
Cumorah Revisited; Or,

Author: Charles Augustus Shook

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021453075

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A thorough and scholarly examination of the historical and archaeological evidence surrounding the origin and authenticity of the Book of Mormon, the central scripture of the Latter-Day Saints movement. The author takes a critical and objective approach, analyzing the claims of the Mormons in the light of modern scientific knowledge and historical research. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the controversies and debates surrounding the origins of the Book of Mormon and the Mormon faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

How The Book of Mormon Came to Pass
How The Book of Mormon Came to Pass

Author: Lars Nielsen

Publisher: Lars Pauling Nielsen

Published: 2024-04-01

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Several explanations for the seemingly sudden appearance of The Book of Mormon in 1829 (first published in 1830) have been put forth by both historians and apologists alike. Each holds some value to its advocates while displaying obvious inconsistencies and unexplained features. However, significant new evidence necessitates the revision of all such authorship theories, including and especially the sole-authorship hypothesis—that Joseph Smith, Jr. (between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-three) single-handedly composed all the sentences in The Book of Mormon through creative writing, automatic writing, or inspired dictation. Neoteric observations reveal deliberately hidden details in Mormonism’s keystone scripture that could not have been put there by Smith. What is the real story behind how the two bookending characters (Nephi and Mormon) got their names? Where did the idea of Nephi being guided through the wilderness by a spiritually magnetic compass—a curious ball having pointers, spindles, and writing on its sides—truly come from? In this book, such details are called “Kircherisms,” a new class of anachronisms in The Book of Mormon. These Kircherisms have revealed a fresh set of influences, an undiscovered source text, and a wellspring of intriguing evidence that has never been published anywhere else. With an infusion of new data, this book presents a novel and distinctive exegesis as well as a mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive framework for organizing and evaluating the merits of all prior authorship theories. One mechanism, in particular, has emerged as the most comprehensive, evidence-based, and satisfying explanation for how The Book of Mormon came to pass. Trigger Warning: This book is not written for true-believing Mormons (TBMs). If you are a TBM and you do not yet have a robust support system outside of the Mormon church, do not read this book. If you continue to read it, you accept the responsibility of managing your immediate or eventual faith crisis in a way that will not result in harm to yourself or others.

Cumorah Revisited; Or, the Book of Mormon and the Claims of the Mormons Re-Examined from the Viewpoint of American Archeology and Ethnology
Cumorah Revisited; Or, the Book of Mormon and the Claims of the Mormons Re-Examined from the Viewpoint of American Archeology and Ethnology

Author: Charles Augustus Shook

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing

Published: 2012-01

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 9781407719047

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By the Hand of Mormon
By the Hand of Mormon

Author: Terryl L. Givens

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2002-03-14

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0199839557

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With over 100 million copies in print, the Book of Mormon has spawned a vast religious movement, but it remains little discussed outside Mormon circles. Now Terry L. Givens offers a full-length treatment of this influential work, illuminating the varied meanings and tempestuous impact of this uniquely American scripture. Givens examines the text's role as a divine testament of the Last Days and as a sacred sign of Joseph Smith's status as a modern-day prophet. He assesses its claim to be a history of the pre-Columbian peopling of the Western Hemisphere, and later explores how the Book has been defined as a cultural product--the imaginative ravings of a rustic religion-maker. Givens further investigates its status as a new American Bible or Fifth Gospel, one that displaces, supports, or, in some views, perverts the canonical Word of God. Finally, Givens highlights the Book's role as the engine behind what may become the next world religion. The most wide-ranging study on the subject outside Mormon presses, By the Hand of Mormon will fascinate anyone curious about a religious people who, despite their numbers, remain strangers in our midst.

CUMORAH REVISITED OR THE BK OF
CUMORAH REVISITED OR THE BK OF

Author: Charles Augustus 1876-1939 Shook

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-25

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781361668597

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Cumorah Revisited; Or, the Book of Mormon and the Claims of the Mormons Re-Examined from the Viewpoint of American Archeology and Ethnology - Primar
Cumorah Revisited; Or, the Book of Mormon and the Claims of the Mormons Re-Examined from the Viewpoint of American Archeology and Ethnology - Primar

Author: Charles Augustus Shook

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 9781289857394

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Another Jesus, a Different Spirit, a Different Gospel
Another Jesus, a Different Spirit, a Different Gospel

Author: Steven H. Propp

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-12-13

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1462059945

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Its the Christmas seasonthe most wonderful time of the year for most people in River City, California. But for Jehovahs Witnesses Lawrence and Brad, its a time for them to try to explain the truth about this holiday season to the people of the community. Their earnest efforts may earn them ridicule, disagreement, or a door slammed rudely in their faces, but they persistand are sometimes able to find a mind and heart receptive to their urgent message about Jehovahs coming Kingdom. Whereas for Elders Skousen and Marshalltwo Latter-day Saint (Mormon) missionariesthe season is another opportunity to share their Churchs distinctive interpretation of the Christian gospel; but their efforts are often rebuffed, as well. In the course of their work, these two pairs of men engage in dialogue with traditional Christians, as well as members of the Church of Christ; the Community of Christ (RLDS); Seventh-day Adventists; and Oneness Pentecostalsnot to mention skeptics, atheists, and the increasing numbers of people who lack any particular religious beliefs. But when a local church brings in a researcher to give a series of lectures on Cultsand specifically targeting the Jehovahs Witnesses and Mormonsa confrontation is ensured, where theological and biblical concepts collide in a public forum. Who, if anyone, really has the Truth? Can one still discover the true meaning of Christmas in the midst of passionate disagreements over the validity of the holiday season? Are objections raised about the secularization and rampant commercialism of the modern celebration valid? Spend a holiday season (or any other season) with some interesting and intellectually-stimulating characters, as they explore these and other challenging questions. (Readers of the authors earlier novel, A Multicultural Christmas, will be pleased to see a brief reappearance of two characters from that book.)