Walter W. Smith, RLDS historian, explains textual changes in the 1908 authorized version of the Book of Mormon.
- Type
- Periodical
- Source
- Walter W. Smith Non-LDS
- Hearsay
- Direct
- Reference
Walter W. Smith, "The Book of Mormon, Its Translation and Publication," Journal of History 14, no. 1 (January 1921): 32
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- Journal of History
- People
- Walter W. Smith
- Audience
- Reading Public
- Transcription
Concerning the prohibition of polygamy; book of Jacob, chapter 2:6, 7: “I must testify unto you concerning the wickedness of your hearts"; must, instead of might. 2:45: "Behold ye have done greater iniquity than the Lamanites, our brethren." Iniquity, singular form, specific; instead of iniquities in other editions. Ethel 1:16:
"The Palmyra and Kirtland editions both read, "thy families," referring to the brother of Jared and the commandment to migrate. The manuscript reads, "thy family"; the singular instead of the plural form of the word. The text was made to read according to the manuscript.
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