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Institute for Religious Research Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)
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Book of Mormon
Is the Book of Mormon ancient or modern? Is it scripture genuinely inspired by God? How does it compare to the Bible? We offer here a growing collection of resources for studying the Book of Mormon’s origins, claims, and teachings.
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Introductory Resources on the Book of Mormon
Scanned images of the 1830 edition, a critical text based on the same edition with corrections (a work in progress), and articles that are helpful places to start in studying the Book of Mormon.
Modern Origin of the Book of Mormon
Is the Book of Mormon really an inspired translation? How did Joseph do it? Examining what Joseph and the eyewitnesses said about the translation and what a careful study of the text itself shows.
Language and the Origin of the Book of Mormon
This collection of articles examines the claim that the language and style of the Book of Mormon were beyond Joseph Smith’s ability, especially in its supposed ancient Hebraisms and rhetorical features.
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Faith, Doctrine, and the Book of Mormon
Is the Book of Mormon from God or man? How should we decide? Looking at what Mormonism teaches about the Book of Mormon—and what the Book of Mormon itself teaches.
Science, Ancient History, and the Book of Mormon
These resources explore the Book of Mormon in relation to archaeology, geography, history, and biology (specifically DNA research).
The Bible and the Book of Mormon
Does the Bible support the Book of Mormon? How does the Book of Mormon compare with the Bible? The resources here look at questions like these.