Translating the Book of Mormon
The Official Essay about the translation of the Book of Mormon from the Gold Plates.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/book-of-mormon-translation?lang=eng
The official statement by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, addressing the history and process of Joseph Smith and his scribes as they translated the gold plates in the Book of Mormon.
The Innovative and Revolutionary Book of Mormon Critical Text Project (2hr 11 min)
Royal Skousen and Stanford Carmack spoke at a celebration for the completion of the Book of Mormon Critical Text Project. This project is an incredibly extensive review and examination of the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon translation. Many, many clues are revealed that show that Joseph Smith was translating the Gold Plates directly under the direction of God. Their work completely dismantles any claims that Joseph Smith copied someone else’s work or fabricated the book. This is an incredibly detailed look at the original works of Joseph Smith and his scribes.
Tight & loose translation theories & naturalistic explanations with Royal Skousen (1 hr 3 min)
In part 2 of my interview with Royal Skousen we discuss more questions with the Book of Mormon from: changes in the Book of Mormon text, did early modern English exist in rural communities? Revivalist language in the text, thoughts on loose translation and naturalistic theories? Exploring deeply the fact that everything found in the Book of Mormon has a reasonable and understandable explanation. In the end, the conclusion is always the same, that Joseph Smith clearly translated a book that he was simply incapable of creating. A book that has inspired millions.
