Tag: plagiarism
Parallels for the 2,000 Stripling Warriors in the Book of Alma: More Smoke from the Smoking Gun?
This is a follow-up to my length post on “Curious Parallels” between the Book of Mormon and The Late War Against the United States. While it’s hard not to yawn…
Curious Parallels Between the Book of Mormon and The Late War Against the United States
As a follow up to my previous post about “The Late Great War Against the Book of Mormon,” there are some interesting parallels between The Late War and the Book…
Another Fun Statistical Squabble Over Book of Mormon Origins
Hot dog! An intriguing statistical squabble is underway in Mormondom. You can dig into the details in Benjamin L. McGuire’s excellent article, “The Late War Against the Book of Mormon”…
Did Joseph Smith Blunder with an Impossible Quote from Malachi Before He Was Born?
In my last post, I mentioned that someone who left the Church cited the alleged plagiarism of Peter in Acts 3 as the first evidence in his list of objections…
Does 3 Nephi Wrongly Put Words from Peter in Christ’s Mouth? Another Book of Mormon Weakness … Becomes a Strength?
A popular attack on the Book of Mormon is the allegation of plagiarism, and a leading example cited by critics, including some who have left the Church, is 3 Nephi…
Why Does the Book of Mormon Seem to Quote Acts 3 in the New Testament When Supposedly Quoting Deuteronomy 18?
The latest question added to my LDSFAQ (Mormon Answers) page on “Plagiarism and the Book of Mormon” involves an interesting instance of New Testament language being curiously present in Book…
Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews: A Source for the Book of Mormon
L. Ara Norwood’s book review, “ Joseph Smith and the Origins of the Book of Mormon at FARMS (FARMS Review of Books, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1990, pp. 187-204) deals…
