Download or read book The True Origin of the Book of Mormon Classic Reprint written by Charles Augustus Shook and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The True Origin of the Book of Mormon From the year 1834 to the present, the majority of anti-Mormon polemics and writers have held to the view presented in these pages that the Book of Mormon is nothing more than Solomon Spaulding's "Manuscript Found," revamped. Now and then one has been found who has doubted or denied this theory, but, generally speaking, it is the impregnable rock upon which the anti-Mormon forces have taken their stand. Having been raised in the Reorganized Mormon Church, I was, from boyhood, taught that this claim is a myth; that the "Manuscript Found" had come to light in Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, in 1884, and that it bears no resemblance, whatever, to the Book of Mormon. The influence of this training followed me even after I had apostatized, and for some years, in papers read before ministerial associations and elsewhere, I denied the Spaulding theory and attributed the Book of Mormon to the joint work of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. In this position I was, later, confirmed by reading the book, "Doctrines and Dogmas of Mormonism," by D. H. Bays(1897), whose views, I found, coincided exactly with my own. It was not until a copy of A. T. Schroeder's little booklet, "The Origin of the Book of Mormon, Re-examined in Its Relation to Spaulding's 'Manuscript Found, '" fell into my hands that I began to see the strong points in the Spaulding theory which I had overlooked. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The True Origin of the Book of Mormon written by Charles Augustus Shook and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Download or read book The Story of the Book of Mormon Classic Reprint written by George Reynolds and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of the Book of Mormon HE story that we are about to relate is a true one. It is the history of the races who lived on this broad land of ours long, long ago. From it we shall learn many lessons of God's great love for man. We shall also learn how often his love has been spurned, how apt his favored children have been to walk in ways of sin, and how prone to disobey his holy law.' It is a story full of light and shade, one which it will be well for all of us to take to heart, for by so doing our faith in God will increase, and we shall be prompted to strive the more earnestly to avoid the evils that others by their misdeeds have brought upon themselves and their posterity. America, the land we love, is, in our Heavenly Father's eyes, choice above all other lands as the home of his sons and daughters, whom he has placed upon this earth. For all God's creatures are not here. He has made many worlds and filled them with his chil dren. How many we know not; they are countless to us. The stars, that shine in myriads in the heavens, are nearly all suns like the one that gives us light; the remaining few are worlds like unto this on which we dwell; and ours is one of the very smallest of them all. To the works of God there is no beginning, neither is there any end. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Origin of the Book of Mormon written by S. J. S. Davis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Origin of the Book of Mormon: Together With an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Mormon Church At sight of this moral and ethical mon strosity, the student at once asks in wonder, What is it? Whence is it? To answer the first, an analysis is necessary. 'one by one we examine its constituent elements. They are many and various, but the ethical, critic will begin instinctively to make three great heaps of the parts thus separated. These divisions will represent the objects for which the enterprise exists. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The True Origin of Mormon Polygamy Classic Reprint written by Charles A. Shook and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The True Origin of Mormon Polygamy HE first edition of The True Origin of Mormon Polyg amy was published in the year 1910. This edition being disposed of, the second is now presented to the public. At the time that this book was first written, the author had at hand but few of the original works of the Mormon Church, but, since its appearance, through the kindness of Mr. Z. H. Gurley, of Canton, Missouri, now deceased, and Hon. A. T. Schroeder, of Cos Cob, Connecticut, he has had access to nearly all of the old literature of Mormonism, from which he has made a number of extracts both for the body of the work and also for a large number of footnotes which confirm what has already been written. To the Josephite Mormon who may chance to read this production, we simply say: Consult your own early litera ture and you will find that what the author has written is true. The celebrated Berrien collection of Mormon books. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Book of Mormon written by James E. Talmage and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-24 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Book of Mormon: An Account of Its Origin, With Evidences of Its Genuineness and Authenticity This combined title and preface IS a translation from the last page of the plates, and was presumably written by Moroni, who, as before stated, sealed and hid up the book in former days. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book A Short History of the Mormonites Or Latter Day Saints written by John Frere and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Short History of the Mormonites, or Latter Day Saints: With an Account of the Real Origin of the Book of Mormon; Compiled From Various Sources What too is to be thought of Mr. Patterson, the book seller at Pittsburg, who was so very much pleased with this work, and wished to publish it, without seeming to be aware of the effect of such a desecration on the public mind? What too of the public in general, among whom such a profanation was thought likely to be a source of profit fl Is it not plain that the same persons who could endure, and even applaud, the irreverence of Solomon Spaulding, were at least in some measure prepared for the blasphemies of Joseph Smith? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Book of Mormon written by Joseph Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, Upon Plates Taken From the Plates of Nephi Lehi, having dwelt at J crusalem in all his days and in that same year ere came °many prophets, prophesyin unto the people that they must repent, or the great city emsalem must be destroyed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The True Origin of the Book of Mormon written by Charles A. Shook and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.

Download or read book Who Wrote the Book of Mormon Classic Reprint written by Robert Patterson and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Who Wrote the Book of Mormon? The conviction has become almost universal, except among Mormons themselves, that the "Book of Mormon" was founded upon Rev. Solomon Spaulding's romance, entitled "Manuscript Found." It is eminently fitting, therefore, that a history of Washington County, Pa., in one of whose villages Spaulding spent his last years, and where, after a checkered life, his wearied body found its resting-place, should contain at least a brief notice of the man whose pen has been the guiltless cause of one of the most remarkable delusions the world has ever witnessed. Solomon Spaulding was born in Ashford, Conn., in 1761; graduated at Dartmouth College, N. H., in 785; entered the ministry of the Congregational Church; preached for three or four years, and then, on account of impaired health, relinquished the sacred office, removed to Cherry Valley, N. Y., and engaged- in mercantile business; in a few years failed in this enterprise, and in 1809 removed to Conneaut (formerly I New Salem), Ashtabula Co., Ohio, where he engaged in building a forge. This business also proved unsuccessful, and he became involved in debt. Residing at Conneaut for three years, his attention was arrested by the numerous Indian mounds and fortifications in- its vicinity, and being a man of literary tastes, and particularly fond of history, he conceived the project of writing a romance which would purport to account for the presence of the mound-builders on this continent, and to narrate their history. This employment beguiled the tedious hours of his enforced leisure, and when, the romance approached completion, the idea suggested itself that its publication, by the profits arising from its sale, might enable him to discharge his debts. The time of Spaulding's residence at Conneaut was chiefly spent in the preparation of this historical romance, and as the work progressed the author was accustomed to inform his neighbors, who would gladly assemble to hear each new installment read. In this small frontier settlement, where books were few and mail facilities very limited, each additional portion of the romance was awaited with the same interest with which the reader of the modern magazine, looks for the number that will contain a fresh installment of the popular serial of the day. The characters and the incidents became subjects of general discussion, the outlines of the narrative were deeply impressed on the minds of the hearers, and the names of the prominent personages grew "familiar as household words." At last, in 1812, with the fond hope that his daydreams might be converted into something more substantial, Spaulding removed to Pittsburgh, at that time a small but rapidly-growing city (its population in 1810 was 4768, with 767 houses in all), and took his manuscript to the printing-office of Mr. Patterson (father of the present writer) to see if arrangements could be made for its publication. For some reason, probably lack of funds on the part of the author and doubts of success on that of the publisher, it was not given to the world. In 1814, Mr. Spaulding removed to Amity, Washington Co., Pa., where he died Oct.20, 1816. His widow removed to the home of her brother, W. H. Sabine, Esq., at Onondaga Valley, N. Y. Thus far all accounts agree. What became of Mr. Spaulding's manuscript is not so clear. That it was not published is matter for profound regret. How many bitter tears had remained unshed, how many homes undesolated, how many hearts unbroken had the printing in 1812 of Spaulding's prose epic rendered forever impossible the imposture under which, eighteen years afterwards, with many incongruous additions, it saw the light! In this discussion there are manifestly but two points to be considered. The first is to establish the fact that the historical portions of the Book of Mormon are certainly derived from Spaulding's "Manuscript Found;" and the second to show, if practicabl

Download or read book The True Origin of the Book of Mormon written by Charles a 1876-1939 Shook and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Download or read book Who Wrote the Book of Mormon written by Robert Patterson and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-10 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Mormonism Embracing the Origin Rise and Progress of the Sect with an Examination of the Book of Mormon Classic Reprint written by James H. Hunt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-04-21 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Mormonism: Embracing the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Sect, With an Examination of the Book of Mormon IN presenting this work to an enlightened public, the prefatory remarks we shall indulge in will be few and general. Our chief object has been to give a plain un varnished account of the difficulties which have occurred between the citizens of Missouri and tire latter-day Saints, since they located on their eternal inheritance in Jackson county, Missouri: this we have done with an eye single to truth, denouncing and exposing whatever has been done amiss by either party. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book William Smith on Mormonism written by William Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from William Smith on Mormonism: This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon, a Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith Should not God send angels to deliver messages to his servants in these latter days, as well as in olden times. Readers, read and ponder these questions and answer them for yourselves, God helping you to choose the right and to give a righteous judgment, as honest men and women should do. The strange inconsistency of persons professing to believe the Bible and still denying what they profess to believe, is plainly seen; for angels, saith the Scriptures, are ministering spirits to those that are heirs of salvation. Heb. I: 14. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Mormon s Codex written by John L. Sorenson and published by Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship Deseret Book. This book was released on 2013 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author demonstrates that the Book of Mormon is a native Mesoamerican book (or codex) that exhibits what one would expect of a historical document produced in the context of ancient Mesoamerican civilization. He also shows that scholars' discoveries about Mesoamerica and the contents of the Nephite record are clearly related, listing more than 400 points where the Book of Mormon text corresponds to characteristic Mesoamerican situations, statements, allusions, and history.

Download or read book Plain Facts Shewing the Origin of the Spaulding Story written by Benjamin Winchester and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Plain Facts, Shewing the Origin of the Spaulding Story: Concerning the Manuscript Found, and Its Being Transformed Into the Book of Mormon With a Short History of Dr. P. Hulbert Bible and denying the doctrines contained therein. Indeed it commended itself to my conscience in the sight of God. The next meeting be held, the congregation was ad dressed ou the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. This was a new and a strange thing brought to the ears of this generation. The eyes of the people, however, were opened to understand the scriptures, which testify of the work of the Lord in the last days, and the manner of its aecom plishment. The visions of the prophets were unfolded, and many 0 our eyes. Which altog and we discovered that th without hands. And which earth, had already began chosen the foolish things the wise, and the weak things he mighty. Other appointments to preach were made in other places, in the neighbourhood; and the same commotion which the an cient gospel produced, was found still to accompany its promulgation. Some received the truth in the love of it, others used every exertion to withstand it. After I had heard several discourses on the fulness of the gospel, I felt anxious to ally myself to a people who were every where spoken against, and sought the earliest opportunity of doing it; accordingly, I went forward and was baptised. This was in the month of J anuary. 1833; shortly after this. Quite a number, seventy or eighty, were baptised and added to the church. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.