By Scott S. Mitchell In recent essays on this website, I have discussed two critical Book of Mormon scriptures (2 Nephi 4 and Jacob 2 and 3). The exegesis of those verses by the LDS Church (hereafter also referred to as "the Church") has been woefully inadequate and misleading. I've hypothesized that these two scriptures … Continue reading The LDS Church’s Most Overlooked and Underrated Scripture
Whether Joseph Smith’s Canonized First Vision Account is Authentic
Whether Joseph Smith’s Canonized First Vision Account is Authentic History
By Scott S. Mitchell The reason the authors of this essay believe the subject of Joseph Smith's claimed First Vision demands heavy and thorough scrutiny is related to our history of interacting closely with Protestants and Catholics. As the reader may recall, Joseph Smith's canonized account asserts that he asked God the Father and … Continue reading Whether Joseph Smith’s Canonized First Vision Account is Authentic History
