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1940
Instructor. “Where Are the Hills of Ramah and Cumorah?” Instructor 75 (January 1940): 8.
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In an article published by the Messenger and Advocate in Kirtland, Ohio, July, 1835, a quote attributed to Joseph Smith appeared. It described the Hill Ramah as being about one mile west of the Hill Cumorah (in New York). Between these two hills was the final battleground of both the Nephite and Jaredite nations.

ID = [80803]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:47
Instructor. “William Smith’s Story Concerning the Plates of the Book of Mormon.” Instructor 75 (January 1940): 6.
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An interview that took place two weeks before the death of William Smith, wherein Smith avows that he did indeed lift the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.

ID = [80831]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:48
Arnoldson, A. J. Book of Mormon Guide: With Surprising Latter-day Events and the Unread Word of God Brought to Light. Centerfield, UT: author, 1940.
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Consists of 42 poems concerning latter-day events that are prophesied of in the Book of Mormon. Subjects of the poetry include: opposition in all things, the Church is organized, and the Lamanites are to be a blessed people.

ID = [77616]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Bates, Ernest Sutherland. American Faith. New York: Norton, 1940.
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A polemical work that discusses Mormonism on pages 341-58. The author considers the Book of Mormon “an unsuccessful imitation of the style of the King James Version” of the Bible. After a brief review of the Book of Mormon’s contents the author notes alleged anachronisms such as biblical plagiarism, quotations from Shakespeare, and others. Reference is also made to the incident of Anthon’s 1834 denial of the “sealed book”

ID = [77498]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Evans, John Frederick. Remarkable Discoveries by Our Scientists of Book of Mormon Names on the Stone Ruins of Mexico, Central America and South America. Salt Lake City: Vanity, 1940?.
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Relates names from New World inscriptions to names or titles in the Book of Mormon. Names of calendar months and other titles were associated with Book of Mormon words such as Laman, Mulek, Enos, Laban, Benjamin, Nephi, and so forth.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
ID = [78202]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Eyring, Carl F. The Book of Mormon Speaks: Service to Neighbor Is Service to God. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1940.
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A transcript of the author’s radio address on KSL Radio, May 5, 1940, wherein the author testilies that the Book of Mormon contains the word of God and is a true work, and recounts briefiy how the book affected the lives of early Saints like Parley P. Pratt and Brigham Young.

ID = [78399]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Layton, Lynn C., and H. J. Layton. “Book of Mormon Lands.” n.p., 194?.
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Speculates on Book of Mormon geography. Defends the view that Moroni hid the plates in upstate New York.

ID = [77620]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
McGavin, E. Cecil. Cumorah’s ‘Gold Bible.’. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1940.
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A fictional account of a mission president instructing his missionaries on how to use the Book of Mormon effectively as a proselytizing tool. This imaginary exchange takes place in the Palmyra-Manchester area in 1939.

ID = [77730]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Merrill, Alton D. “An Analysis of the Papers and Speeches of Those Who Have Written or Spoken about the Book of Mormon Published During the Years of 1830 to 1855 and 1915 to 1940 to Ascertain the Shift in Emphasis.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1940.
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Provides a bibliographic listing of articles on the Book of Mormon that were published in Church periodicals during the years named in the title of the work, also presents comparisons of themes emphasized in one period over against the other.

ID = [78998]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Morris, George Q. What Is the Book of Mormon?. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1940.
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A KSL radio presentation presenting an overview of the contents of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78764]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Oakman, Elva T. The Book of Mormon, an Introductory Survey. Independence, MO: Herald House, 194?.
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RLDS pamphlet that makes summary statements about three colonies—the Jaredites, Lehites, and Mulekites—and mentions the coming of Christ to ancient America Writes regarding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Cites archaeological evidence.

ID = [78408]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Ricks, Joel E. “The Nephites in Story.” Logan: n.p., 1940.
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Comprises a storybook version of the Nephite history for youth that sequentially covers all of the general Book of Mormon events, with the omission of the Jaredite record. Includes maps, geographical information, and archaeological data and suppositions, which the author incorporates into the story.

ID = [78603]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Sharp, James P. “It Happened in Mexico.” Improvement Era 43, no. 1 (1940): 22, 37.
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In response to the accusations of three traveling Methodist preachers, the author attempts to prove through archaeology the existence in pre-Columbian Central America of horses, cement, and jewelry—things mentioned in the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Apologetics, Archaeology, Cement, External Evidence, Horses, Mexico, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76765]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:57
Taylor, Russell C. “Preview of Book of Mormon Highlights.” N.p., September 1940.
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This outline, prepared for missionaries, contains twelve reading assignments, each of which provides study helps intended to assist the missionaries in stimulating the interest of investigators.

ID = [78171]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Unattributed. Whence Came the Red Man?. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1940.
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A 13-page pamphlet that describes the provenance of the Indians. It describes how Lehi left Jerusalem to come to America. The RLDS church is the church that brings the Book of Mormon to the Indians.

ID = [78773]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Washburn, Jesse A. “A Study of the Geography of the Book of Mormon as Found within the Record Itself.” M.S. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1940.
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Examines the travel and geographical locations of the Jaredites, Mulekites, Nephites, and Lamanites. The issue of birth and death rates in relation to population size is also discussed.

ID = [78932]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
West, Roy A. An Introduction to the Book of Mormon: A Religious-Literary Study. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Department of Education. 1940.
ID = [77525]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Widtsoe, John A. “Why Did Joseph Smith, the Prophet, Need the Help of the Urim and Thummim?” Improvement Era 43, no. 1 (1940): 33, 37.
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This article describes how the Urim and Thummim were used in connection with priestly functions of the Old Testament and later were important in the translation process of the Book of Mormon. Historically they served to facilitate communication with the Lord.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Translation, Smith, Joseph, Jr., Urim and Thummim
ID = [76766]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:57
Wipper, Frank F. “Commentary on Some Nephite Record Subjects.” N.p.: n.p., 1940?.
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Presents an outline of several Book of Mormon subjects: (1) priests in the Book of Mormon—finds that Book of Mormon priests were after the order of Melchizedek; (2) the choice seer—the choice seer was to come from the tribe of Joseph who was sold into Egypt. This seer will be named Lehi and he will be weak in speaking and will need a spokesman. This criteria does not fit Joseph Smith; (3) Zion—suggests that Zion is a spiritual condition not a literal gathering; (4) the parable of Zenos—outlines its contents, stressing the need for obedience and an ultimate cleansing.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
ID = [77700]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Wyatt, Geraldine. Dawn of Peace: Narrative Based on Episodes in the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1940.
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A fictitious novel based on various episodes of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77734]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1940-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Jakeman, M. Wells. “Who Were the Mayas?” Improvement Era 43, no. 2 (1940): 78-79, 117, 119-120.
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This article recounts some of the archaeological discoveries found in Central and South American sites that date before the advent of the Aztecs and the Mayas. Archaeological exploration and the Book of Mormon provide clues as to the origin of the Maya people.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Ancient America – South America, Archaeology, Native Americans – Maya, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77034]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Improvement Era. “Book of Mormon Goes to Antarctic.” Improvement Era 43, no. 3 (March 1940): 157-58.
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A copy of the Book of Mormon is presented to the crew of the “North Star” which was on its way to the Antarctic.

ID = [81273]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-03-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Greenhalgh, Joseph H. “Book of Mormon Recorders.” Deseret News Church Section (2 March 1940): 1, 4.
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Contains details about the 25 writers of the Book of Mormon, including who they were, where and when they lived, what they wrote, and their relationship to each other. Includes photographs of the first edition of the Book of Mormon and an artist’s conception of Nephi obtaining the plates from Zoram.

ID = [79219]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1940-03-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Hunt, C. J., and John A. Robinson. “Two Records and the Prophets of the Restoration.” Saints’ Herald (23 March 1940): 370-72.
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It was the intention of the Prophet to make the Inspired Version of the New Testament and the Book of Mormon available to all the world. This work was accomplished in 1895 by the RLDS church in fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 29.

ID = [80756]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-03-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:44
Velt, Harold Iven. “The Origin of the Hawaiians.” Saints’ Herald 87 (6 April 1940): 431-32.
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The similarities between the Hawaiian culture and the Mayas of Central America appear in the worship of a white god, Hebrew culture, and language.

ID = [80589]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-04-06  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:35
Sorenson, Donna D. “America—A Choice Land.” Relief Society Magazine 27 (May 1940): 343-44.
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The Book of Mormon prophesied of Christopher Columbus and declares America to be “a choice land,” “a land of liberty” The fulfillment of this promise rests upon obedience to Jesus Christ by those who occupy the land.

ID = [78976]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-05-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Eyring, Carl F. “The Book of Mormon Speaks: ‘Living Scripture’” Deseret News Church Section (11 May 1940): 8.
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The Book of Mormon could not have been translated from a language unknown by an unlearned young man such as Joseph Smith. Either the book was a miracle or a fraud to be explained away by natural means. Those who believed were permitted to view the plates (Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer), or were convinced of its truthfulness (Phinehas and Brigham Young and Parley P. Pratt). It is a living book that offers a rebirth for all who read it.

ID = [80377]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1940-05-11  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:23
Dutton, Jasper O. “The Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 87 (18 May 1940): 621-23.
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Many principles and ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ are taught in the Book of Mormon, including faith, repentance, the merciful kindness of God, charity, baptism, the laying on of hands, and prayer.

ID = [80296]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-05-18  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:18
Hunker, E. Y. “Just a Book on the Table.” Saints’ Herald 87 (18 May 1940): 618.
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The author read a copy of the Book of Mormon that he found sitting on a table and it helped him to overcome his prejudice and caused him to feel a spiritual warmth, and he received a witness of its validity.

ID = [79656]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-05-18  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:20
Eyring, Carl F. “The Book of Mormon Speaks: Personal Freedom.” Deseret News (1 June 1940): 8.
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The Book of Mormon teaches us that for true freedom to exist, there must be a law (2 Nephi 2:10-16).

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 2 Nephi
ID = [80378]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1940-06-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:23
Bowers, J. Alden. “The Book of Mormon in Portuguese.” Improvement Era 43, no. 7 (1940): 398.
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This article relates that the first printing of the Book of Mormon in Portuguese rolled from the press March 15, 1940, after two and one-half years of effort.

Keywords: Foreign Language Translation, Missionary Work
ID = [76750]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:56
Grant, Heber J., and John A. Widtsoe. “Presentation of the Book of Mormon to Rulers of the World.” Improvement Era 43, no. 7 (1940): 391.
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This article is a list of kings, presidents, and statesmen of the world to whom a Book of Mormon has been presented, with the date and name of the presenter.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Government, Missionary Work, Ruler
ID = [76749]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:56
Keir, James F. “Is the Book of Mormon True? You Be the Judge.” Saints’ Herald 87 (20 July 1940): 907-10.
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Either the Book of Mormon is true or a fraud, and many intelligent, honest people have found the former. Its claims are supported by the testimony of men who witnessed the plates, by biblical prophecy, by archaeological study, and by the witness of the spirit.

ID = [79610]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-07-20  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:20
Instructor. “Mormon and the ‘Small Plates’ of Nephi.” Instructor 75 (August 1940): 344.
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Gives an explanation of the lost 116 pages and how the small plates of Nephi were substituted for these lost pages that had been translated from the large plates of Nephi.

ID = [79794]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-08-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:21
Dibble, Charles E. “Mexican and Mayan Codices.” Improvement Era 43, no. 8 (1940): 464-465, 504-506.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The first part covers Mexican and Mayan codices.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Codex, Native Americans – Aztec, Native Americans – Maya, Recordkeeping, Writing System
ID = [77093]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Keir, James F. “The ‘Mistakes’ of Joseph Smith.” Saints’ Herald 87 (27 August 1940): 531-32.
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A defense of Joseph Smith in response to The Children of God, by Vardis Fisher. Joseph Smith made no mistake in translating the record that represents a people who dwelt upon the land of America 600 years B.C. who brought no records of the minor prophets who wrote between the time of Lehi’s departure and A.D. 70.

ID = [80252]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-08-27  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:16
Wilson, Thomas P. “Odds and Ends: The Book of Mormon Bulletin.” Minnequa Historical Society 29 (Fall 1940): 25-26.
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Gives brief assessment of the Book of Mormon. Says that anthropologists agree on some points with the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79923]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1940-10-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:22
Sperry, Sidney B. “What Is the Meaning of the Urim and Thummim? And How Did the Instrument Function?” Improvement Era 43, no. 11, November 1940, 657, 690, 692–93.
Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Exodus
Old Testament Topics > Urim and Thummim
ID = [67517]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-11-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era,old-test  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:02:26
Fry, Evan A. “The Book of Mormon In Prophecy.” Saints’ Herald 87 (2, 16 November 1940): 1391, 1455.
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This two-part series deals with biblical prophecies that dealt with the Book of Mormon. Part I mentions Genesis 17 and 49, Deuteronomy 33, Genesis 11, and Ezekiel 17 in connection with the Book of Mormon; part II discusses Ezekiel 37, or the sticks of Joseph and Judah, and Isaiah 29, or the prophecy concerning the “marvelous work and a wonder,” that was to come forth in the last days.

ID = [80361]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-11-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:22
Fry, Evan A. “The Teachings of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 87 (23 November 1940): 1487-89.
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The teachings of the Book of Mormon tend to clarify controversial theological subjects such as baptism, repentance, the purity of little children, spiritual gifts, riches of the world, and marriage.

ID = [80666]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-11-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:39
Farnsworth, Dewey, and William Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America I.” Improvement Era 43, no. 12 (1940): 708.
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This series is a presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76856]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-12-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:02
Harris, Franklin S. “Gold Plates in Persia.” Improvement Era 43, no. 12 (December 1940): 714-15.
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Provides photos and notes of a stone box containing silver and gold plates of Darius I and stone memorial tablets of Xerxes.

ID = [81274]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1940-12-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Morris, George Q. “What Is the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (7 December 1940): 8.
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The Book of Mormon is not an ordinary history, it is a book with a purpose. It is a “new witness” for Jesus Christ. Its greatest purpose is to convince Jews and Gentiles that Jesus is the Christ. Out of 239 chapters only seventy-five have no relationship with the things of God. The testimony of Nephi and Jacob sustain the idea that the Book of Mormon was written to bear testimony of Jesus Christ.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [80792]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1940-12-07  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:46
1941
Bennion, Lowell L. The Church of Jesus Christ. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union, 1941.
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A series of Sunday School lessons that presents a history of the Church of Jesus Christ and recalls the story of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is a new revelation and the events that brought about the Book of Mormon were foretold in the book itself.

ID = [78455]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Dibble, Charles E. “Ancient America: In the Light of Recent Findings.” Improvement Era 44, no. 1 (1941): 1.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The second part covers Mayan glyphs.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Language – Mayan, Native Americans – Maya, Writing System
ID = [76965]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America II.” Improvement Era 44, no. 1 (1941): 22.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76966]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Jacob, Maude Beeley. Through the Book of Mormon, Pupil’s Manual. Salt Lake City: LDS Department of Education, 1941.
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A manual for young LDS students that contains twenty-nine lessons taken from selected texts in the Book of Mormon. Contains lesson ideas, study devices, projects, poems, and illustrations.

ID = [78715]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
McGavin, E. Cecil. A Marvelous Work and a Wonder. Salt Lake City: KSL radio, 1941.
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A series of radio addresses on the Book of Mormon discussing metal plates, the Spaulding manuscript, Hebrew traits and Bible quotations within it, the antiquity of the book, its current relevance, the Book of Mormon as a witness of the Bible, and the witnesses.

ID = [77428]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Velt, Harold Iven. The Riddle of American Origins. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1941.
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Uses the Book of Mormon to answer some archaeological riddles, primarily the sudden appearance of great civilizations and subsequent degeneration in ancient America when an evolutionary process would normally be expected.

ID = [78637]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1941-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Keir, James F. “Archaeological Proofs of Christ in America.” Saints’ Herald (25 January 1941): 113-14.
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Contains quotes from archaeological books and newspaper articles that deal with the bearded white god, Quetzalcoatl, who was born of a virgin and was associated with the cross. Christ visited in America and these beliefs are relics of this visit.

ID = [79066]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-01-25  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Dibble, Charles E. “Some Facts Concerning Costa Rica and Its Ancient Inhabitants.” Improvement Era 44, no. 2 (1941): 68.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The third part covers Costa Rica.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76944]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:07
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America III.” Improvement Era 44, no. 2 (1941): 77.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76945]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:07
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America IV.” Improvement Era 44, no. 3 (1941): 134.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76897]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:04
Saints’ Herald. “Ancient Andean Cities Unearthed.” Saints’ Herald 88 (15 March 1941): 332.
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The discovery of ancient American cities, temples, and other archaeological items will bring about a universal acceptance of the Book of Mormon. It may then fulfill its purpose to convince the Lamanite, the Jew, and the Gentile that Jesus is the Christ.

ID = [79026]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-03-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Dibble, Charles E. “Metal Craft in Ancient America.” Improvement Era 44, no. 3 (1941): 218.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The fourth part covers Ancient American metallurgy.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Ancient America – South America, Gold, Metallurgy
ID = [76898]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:04
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America V.” Improvement Era 44, no. 4 (1941): 200.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76823]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Thornock, W. Rudger. “Indian Artifacts from Klamath Falls.” Improvement Era 44, no. 4 (1941): 216, 231.
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This article argues that the existence of Indian artifacts help to form the conclusion that two separate cultures existed in ancient Northwestern America.

Keywords: Ancient America – North America, Archaeology, Native Americans, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76825]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Zobell, Albert L., Sr. “Jaredite Barges.” Improvement Era 44, no. 4 (1941): 211, 252.
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In this article, passages relating to the Jaredites are used as a basis for examining different aspects of the Jaredite journey including the design of the barges, a possible route of their journey, and their qualifications as ship builders.

Keywords: Jaredite Barges, Jaredites, Shipbuilding, Transoceanic Voyage
ID = [76824]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Burgess, S. A. “Where Was the Book of Mormon Translated?” Saints’ Herald 88 (19 April 1941): 491-92.
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Sets forth the places where the Book of Mormon was translated, beginning in Harmony, Pennsylvania, to its completion in the home of Peter Whitmer, Sr. The role of Martin Harris and the lost 116 manuscript pages are also discussed.

ID = [80809]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-19  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:47
Stevens, Thelona D. “The Purposes of the Book of Mormon in the Divine Plan.” Saints’ Herald 88 (19 April 1941): 499-500.
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The primary purpose of the Book of Mormon is to provide the world with a second witness for Christ. Another purpose is to present the plan of salvation for all people.

ID = [80613]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-04-19  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:36
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America VI.” Improvement Era 44, no. 5 (1941): 279.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77035]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America VII.” Improvement Era 44, no. 6 (1941): 340.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77094]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Kirkham, Francis W. “The Writing of the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 44, no. 6 (1941): 341-343, 370-375.
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This article is an examination of the people and dates involved in translating the Book of Mormon. Very little of the translation occurred between the time Martin Harris lost the 116 pages of the Book of Lehi and Oliver Cowdery began serving as scribe on April 7, 1829. The author also provides information regarding the hand-written manuscripts of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Book of Lehi, Book of Mormon Translation, Cowdery, Oliver, Harris, Martin, Latter-day Saint History (1820-1846), Lost 116 Pages, Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, Rigdon, Sidney, Three Witnesses
ID = [77095]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America VIII.” Improvement Era 44, no. 7 (1941): 408.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77091]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dibble, Charles E. “Compilation of the Indian Languages of America.” Improvement Era 44, no. 8 (1941): 456.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The fifth part covers Native American languages.

Keywords: Language, Language – Mayan, Language – Uto-Aztecan, Linguistics, Native Americans
ID = [76835]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America IX.” Improvement Era 44, no. 8 (1941): 473.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76836]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Bean, Willard W. “Ancient Battlefields Puzzle U.S. Historians: Ruins Found in New York Tell of Carnage.” Deseret News Church Section (16 August 1941): 4, 5.
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Book of Mormon accounts of the final battles of the Nephites are compared with historical reports of DeWitt Clinton and O. Turner who tell of formidable fortresses with deep trenches, double walls, mass graves, and rusted tools in the state of New York.

ID = [79029]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1941-08-16  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Hunt, C. J. “The Eleven Witnesses to the Book of Mormon Plates and their Baptisms.” Saints’ Herald88 (23 August 1941): 1076.
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Lists the birthdates of the eleven witnesses and mentions the fact that none of the witnesses denied their testimonies and all were baptized as a result of viewing the plates.

ID = [80455]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-08-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:27
Improvement Era. “As I View the Thing, Mormonism and the Book of Mormon in the American Schoolroom.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (September 1941): 539, 65.
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Discusses and quotes at length Sam Tucker, a columnist of the Decative Herald in Illinois, who suggests that the Book of Mormon and Mormonism be taught in courses of religious instruction in the public schools. Tucker argues that (1) the Book of Mormon is the American Bible, and (2) the stories of the Book of Mormon and Mormon history are very exciting.

ID = [81276]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Dibble, Charles E. “Toltec Problems.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (1941): 538.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The sixth part covers the Toltecs.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Native Americans – Toltec, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77172]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America X.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (1941): 537.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77171]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Ferguson, Thomas Stuart. “Some Important Book of Mormon Questions.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (1941): 528, 569-571.
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This article advances several questions and answers about the Book of Mormon, including: Are all the Indians Lamanites? No. Did any white people survive the battle of Cumorah? Yes. Did the Book of Mormon people occupy the greater part of the western hemisphere? No. Is it true that the Nephites and Lamanites spent most of their time at warfare? No. Do archaeologists accept the Book of Mormon and use it as a guide in discovering ruined cities? No.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Book of Mormon Geography, Native Americans, Warfare
ID = [77170]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
McGavin, E. Cecil, and Willard W. Bean. “Cumorah-Land, An Ancient Battlefield.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (September 1941): 526, 571- 72.
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Discusses the authors’ point of view concerning the identity of the Hill Cumorah as an ancient battlefield. Authors conclude that the scholars “need not search for (Cumorah) in Mexico or Yucatan”

ID = [81275]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Zobell, Albert L., Jr. “Some Facts Concerning the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 44, no. 9 (1941): 520.
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This article discusses the first printing and subsequent editions of the Book of Mormon and identifies different formats the Book of Mormon has taken since its first publication.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Formatting, Printing of the Book of Mormon
ID = [77169]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Dibble, Charles E. “Chiapas Ruins.” Improvement Era 44, no. 10 (1941): 599.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The seventh part covers ruins in Chiapas.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Native Americans – Maya
ID = [76826]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Farnsworth, William, and Dewey Farnsworth. “Looking Back at Ancient America XI.” Improvement Era 44, no. 10 (1941): 600.
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A presentation of photographs of Ancient American ruins, accompanied by brief descriptions and comments.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76827]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Shute, R. Wayne, and E. Vance Randall. “The Horse in Pre-Columbian America.” Saints’ Herald 88 (13 December 1941): 1583-85.
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A collection of written materials concerning horses in pre-Columbian America from the fifty years preceding 1933.

ID = [80489]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1941-12-13  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:29
1942
Crowley, Ariel L. “The Anthon Transcript.” Improvement Era 45, no. 1-3 (January-March 1942): 14-15, 58-60, 76-80, 124-125, 150-151, 182-183.
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Tells of Joseph Smith’s desire to have someone examine characters copied from the gold plates. Reprints a portion of Joseph Smith’s history dealing with the visit of Martin Harris to Charles Anthon. Also contains a letter sent to John A. Widtsoe by Frederick M. Smith of the Reorganized Church stating that the original copy of the Egyptian characters made by Joseph Smith is in the hands of the Reorganized Church. Tells of several different copies of the Egyptian characters in existence and gives examples of people verifying the genuineness of the characters as Egyptian.

ID = [81277]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Curtis, Bardella Shipp. Sacred Scriptures and Religious Philosophy: A Comparative Study. Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printer, 1942.
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Explains sacred scripture found in various cultures with regard to the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon can be divided into four divisions: the plates of Nephi, Mormon, Ether, and the brass plates of Laban. Archaeological research supports the Book of Mormon.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [78221]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Dibble, Charles E. “The Olmeca Influence in Ancient America.” Improvement Era 45, no. 1 (1942): 6.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The eighth part covers the Olmecs.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Native Americans – Olmec
ID = [77155]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Gatewood, Otis. “Gatewood/Farnsworth Debate on ‘Mormonism’ Held in Salt Lake City, in Beautiful Liberty Park on August 17-21, 1942.” Salt Lake City: n.p., 1942.
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A debate between a Mormon apologist and Mormon critic dealing primarily with the Bible and the Book of Mormon. A variety of Book of Mormon issues are discussed, including the Anthon episode, the testimonies of the Book of Mormon witnesses, Bible prophecies and the Book of Mormon, and the use of Egyptian by Book of Mormon writers.

ID = [77814]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Gunn, Stanley R. “Oliver Cowdery, Second Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” M.S. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1942.
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A biographical treatise on the life of Oliver Cowdery. Presents a discussion of Cowdery during the formative years of the LDS church and his involvement as scribe during the translation process of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79932]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:22
Harmer, Earl W. Our Destiny. Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1942.
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The Book of Mormon is an important part of the Restoration. It is the sacred history of the American natives and clarifies the location of the lost tribes who are “lost only as to their identity and not their location”

ID = [78122]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Kidder, Daniel P. Mormonism and the Mormons: A Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Sect Lifestyles of Latter-day Saints. New York: Carlton and Lanahan, 1942.
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This polemical work sets out to “unmask the deception” of the Book of Mormon upon which “the whole fabric of Mormonism” rests. It includes an attempt to show that the Book of Mormon was a “sandy foundation upon which to build a religious system” and supports the Spaulding theory.

ID = [78046]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Kirkham, Francis W. A New Witness for Christ in America. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Publishing, 1942.
ID = [77201]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
McKeage, Sylvia, and Charles B. Woodstock. “An Introductory Study of the Book of Mormon, Part 2.” Gospel Quarterly Series 16 (January-March 1942): 2-72.
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Consists of a series of thirteen lessons prepared for the study of the Book of Mormon by adults of the RLDS church. The lesson topics include such areas of study as: the reign of King Benjamin, the church in Zarahemla, and Alma’s ministry, and others.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79010]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1942-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Dibble, Charles E. “Aztec Fasts.” Improvement Era 45, no. 2 (1942): 69.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The ninth part covers the practice of fasting among the Aztecs.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Fasting, Native Americans – Aztec
ID = [76967]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Dibble, Charles E. “The Cuicuilco Excavation.” Improvement Era 45, no. 3 (1942): 135.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The tenth part covers archaeological work in Cuicuilco.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Mexico, Native Americans – Aztec, Native Americans – Toltec
ID = [77038]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Smith, Wilber R. “Book of Mormon Authenticity.” Saints’ Herald 89 (21 March 1942): 365.
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The epistles of Clement to the Corinthians are further proof that the Book of Mormon came from God. These two epistles were discarded from the Canon “because the legend of the ‘Phoenix Bird’ was used as an illustration,” and “because they taught the heresy that there were lands beyond the ocean”

ID = [79132]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-03-21  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Instructor. “The Savior in America.” Instructor 77 (April 1942): 185-86.
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An Easter message that includes an extensive quotation from 3 Nephi concerning the appearance of Jesus Christ in America.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [80629]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:37
Dibble, Charles E. “The Mayan Days…and Their Meaning.” Improvement Era 45, no. 4 (1942): 198.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The eleventh part covers the Mayan calendar.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Calendar System, Native Americans – Maya, Timekeeping
ID = [76767]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:57
Weldon, Roy E. “Society for Archaeological Research: Trip to Mexico and Central America.” Saints’ Herald 89 (18 April 1942): 501-3.
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Reporting of an expedition to Mexico and Central America. Quetzalcoatl appears to be Jesus Christ as identified in the Book of Mormon. The “wise men” talked about in the Bible are also found in ancient American traditions.

ID = [80179]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-04-18  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:12
Dibble, Charles E. “Reconstructing Ruins.” Improvement Era 45, no. 5 (1942): 268.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items The twelfth part covers ruins in Mexico.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Mexico, Native Americans – Aztec
ID = [76763]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:57
Dibble, Charles E. “Excavations in Mexico City.” Improvement Era 45, no. 6 (1942): 360.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The thirteenth part covers archaeological work in Mexico City.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Mexico, Native Americans – Aztec
ID = [76968]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Widtsoe, John A. “Did the Nephites Have the Higher Priesthood before the Coming of Christ?” Improvement Era 45, no. 6 (1942): 385, 413, 415.
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The author argues that the Nephites possessed the higher priesthood during the era before the resurrected Jesus visited the Nephites (citing 1 Nephi 5:14-16, Alma 10:3, Mosiah 25:21, and others).

Keywords: Melchizedek Priesthood, Nephites, Savior in America
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [76969]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:09
Dibble, Charles E. “Mexican Money-axes.” Improvement Era 45, no. 7 (1942): 442.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The fourteenth part covers Mexican “money-axes.”

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Metallurgy, Mexico, Money
ID = [76919]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:06
Bryson, Conrey. “Cabeza de Vaca . . . Among the Lamanites.” Improvement Era 45, no. 8 (1942): 504-505.
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The article relates the story of Cabeza de Vaca, a European who traversed across what is now Texas in the fall of 1537, and mingled among the Indians and found their traditions and beliefs closely related to Christianity.

Keywords: Ancient America — North America, Conquistadors, Native Americans
ID = [77126]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dibble, Charles E. “Facts on Teotihuacán.” Improvement Era 45, no. 8 (1942): 483.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The fifteenth part covers archaeological discoveries in Teotihuacán.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Mexico, Teotihuacan
ID = [77127]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Bales, James D. “The Book of Mormon and Spaulding Manuscripts.” Christian Soldier 4/9 (14 August 1942): 5.
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Discusses 49 similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Spaulding manuscripts, and concludes that the manuscripts were the basis for the Book of Mormon.

ID = [80323]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1942-08-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:20
Childress, Harvey. “Did Smith Translate Egyptian?” Christian Soldier 4/9 (14 August 1942): 1-3.
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Believes that Joseph Smith was not an Egyptologist and could not/did not translate the Book of Mormon that was written in the Egyptian language.

ID = [79367]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1942-08-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
Lanier, Roy H. “The Book of Mormon and Eternal Progression.” Christian Soldier 4 (14 August 1942): 1, 3.
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Argues that the Book of Mormon doctrine on eternal progression contradicts Mormon teachings on the same, and the Book of Mormon therefore cannot be based upon truth.

ID = [80319]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1942-08-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:20
Stevens, Thelona D. “Mexico: The Valley Shall Bloom Again.” Saints’ Herald 89 (22 August 1942): 1082-83, 1087.
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The peoples of the Book of Mormon were destroyed and their lands were not cared for. The Book of Mormon records this “sad fate” because of their iniquity, but in these latter days the land will again become fruitful if the people will serve the God of the land, Jesus Christ.

ID = [79763]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-08-22  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:21
Dibble, Charles E. “Priests’ Dwellings in Teotihuacán.” Improvement Era 45, no. 9 (1942): 549, 593.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The sixteenth part covers priests’ dwellings in Teotihuacán.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Dwelling, Teotihuacan
ID = [77063]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Merrill, Amos N., and Alton D. Merrill. “Changing Thought on the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 45, no. 9 (1942): 568.
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This article is a published summary of Merrill’s thesis, written in 1940, wherein the author examined publications dealing with the Book of Mormon and noted the themes emphasized during the periods 1830-1855 and 1915-1940.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Criticism, Reception History
ID = [77064]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Gunsolley, Jeremiah A. “Holy Spirit Bears Testimony to the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 89 (5 September 1942): 1135-37.
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This testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon states that the spirit of God led the reader to a greater understanding of the original inhabitants of the American continent. This knowledge clarified many discrepancies in Christian theology.

ID = [79537]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-09-05  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:20
Kinney, Inez. “American Archaeology: The Pre-Incas Emerge.” Saints’ Herald 89 (12 September 1942): 1163-64, 1171.
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Pachacamac, a deity of the Incas, and the ancient ruins of his cities and temple remind one of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78979]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-09-12  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Dibble, Charles E. “Copilco—Ancient Burying Ground.” Improvement Era 45, no. 10 (1942): 613.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The seventeenth part covers the ancient cemetery at Copilco.

Keywords: Ancient America — Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Burial, Mexico, Volcanic Eruption
ID = [76946]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:07
Smith, Israel A. “Book of Mormon ‘Characters’” Saints’ Herald 89 (3 October 1942): 1257-63.
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A discussion of the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian hieroglyphics and how these finds relate to the Book of Mormon and the story of the Anthon transcript. Includes a facsimile of the Anthon transcript and photographs of Egyptian works and transcript characters.

ID = [79118]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-10-03  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Shute, Evan. “Did Christ Visit America?” Saints’ Herald 89 (14 November 1942): 1450-53.
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Christ’s visit to the American Continent is well supported by histories and native traditions. The author finds that 3 Nephi 4-13 are compatible with many of these histories and traditions.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [79365]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-11-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
McGavin, E. Cecil. “Book of Mormon and Peace.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 104, no. 47 (19 November 1942): 738-39, 749.
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From the Nephites we learn the importance of self-defense to protect one’s homeland, freedom, and religion, but also the necessity of finding lasting peace. Contrasts two individuals—Moroni and Zerahemnah.

ID = [81304]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-11-19  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:12
Relief Society Magazine. “The Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 29-30 (December 1942; January 1943): 871-73; 57-60.
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A two-part series prepared for Relief Society theology lessons. Part 1 reviews the historical accounts of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon; part 2 considers the authenticity of the book by listing five reasons why the Book of Mormon is true.

ID = [80287]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1942-12-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:18
1943
Dibble, Charles E. “Quetzalcoatl.” Improvement Era 46, no. 1 (1943): 6.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The eighteenth part covers Quetzalcoatl.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Mythology, Native Americans – Aztec, Quetzalcoatl
ID = [76868]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:03
Frost, S. E., Jr. The Sacred Writings of the World’s Great Religions. New York: New York Home Library, 1943.
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One chapter of this work is dedicated to the sacred writings of Mormonism. Provides a brief history of the discovery and translation of the Book of Mormon, followed by a brief synopsis of each individual book. Reprints scriptural passages from the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78640]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1943-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Marsh, Herbert J. Book of Mormon Reference. Houston, TX: Texas Mission, 10 April 1943.
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A small handbook of references for missionaries. The scriptural references are placed according to topic: “Where does faith come from?” “Is sincerity of belief enough?” “Who should be baptized?” and “Are revelations continuous?”

ID = [77638]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1943-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Ricks, Joel E. “Whence Came the Mayas.” Salt Lake City: n.p., 1943.
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Uses archaeological, geographical, scriptural, and historical information to theorize that the Mayan culture was related to the cultures of the Nephites and Jaredites. Desires to prove that advanced civilizations lived on the American continent before the arrival of Columbus.

ID = [78772]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1943-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Wight, Cyril E. The Book of Mormon, Is It Necessary?. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1943.
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Contains lessons that address the question, “Is the Book of Mormon necessary?” Discusses the Jaredite and Mulekite histories, Lehi’s exodus from Jerusalem and journey to the promised land, Nephi’s leadership, Zeniff’s people and Alma’s establishment of the Church in the Waters of Mormon, Alma the Younger’s missionary service, missionary work of the sons of Mosiah, the sons of Alma the Younger, Captain Moroni, Helaman, signs of Christ’s coming, Mormon’s abridgment, Moroni’s preservation of the records, and the purpose of the Book of Mormon as a basis for the Restoration and proof that God speaks today.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [78409]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1943-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Dibble, Charles E. “Aztec Recording—1518.” Improvement Era 46, no. 2 (1943): 71.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The nineteenth part covers an Aztec codex.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Codex, Language – Aztec, Native Americans – Aztec, Recordkeeping
ID = [76923]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:06
Shute, R. Wayne, and E. Vance Randall. “Professor Anthon: A Plagiarist.” Saints’ Herald 90 (13 February 1943): 5, 22.
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Examining the life of Professor Anthon proved him to be an impostor. He knew French well enough to translate a Frenchman’s work, and he published it without giving credit where it was due. Perhaps he was “bluffing” concerning his knowledge of Egyptian.

ID = [80006]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-02-13  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:02
Shute, Evan. “The Book of Mormon as Literature.” Saints’ Herald 90 (27 February 1943): 263-65, 278.
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A literary analysis in rebuttal to allegations that the Book of Mormon was poor literature. It is found that it is a very complex document, a historical narrative, and a theological book with a purpose. It is the work of multiple writers, two abridgers, and a translator, all of whom influenced the work with their own style and idioms, yet its clarity never fails. It is “self-consistent” and the “literary style is admirably adapted to the role the book was intended for”

ID = [80347]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-02-27  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:21
Dibble, Charles E. “The Five Suns in Aztec Mythology.” Improvement Era 46, no. 3 (1943): 133.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twentieth part covers the “five suns” of Aztec mytology.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Mythology, Native Americans – Aztec, Quetzalcoatl, Sun
ID = [77019]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dibble, Charles E. “La Venta Culture.” Improvement Era 46, no. 4 (1943): 197.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-first part covers the La Venta culture.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Native Americans – Olmec
ID = [76837]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Varetto, Juan C. “El Libro de Mormon.” El Expositor Bautista 36 (April 1943): 119-20.
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Sets forth an overview of the Book of Mormon while arguing that the Book of Mormon account is not based upon historical reality.

ID = [79409]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1943-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
Dibble, Charles E. “Pre-Columbus Irrigation in the Southwest.” Improvement Era 46, no. 5 (1943): 264.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-second part covers pre-Columbian irrigation methods.

Keywords: Agriculture, Ancient America – North America, Irrigation, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [76800]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:59
Kinney, Inez. “Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 90 (15 May 1943): 620-23.
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A less than smooth exposition in which it is argued that Lehi’s colony landed in South America. The author’s sources include the Book of Mormon and books on American geography and Indian history.

ID = [79115]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-05-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Kinney, Inez. “Book of Mormon Geography: An Answer to the Central American Landing Contention.” Saints’ Herald 90 (15 May 1943): 620-23.
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Analyzing historical and legendary accounts of the ancient inhabitants of America in conjunction with Book of Mormon accounts and the geographical lay of the land, the author attempts to associate the Book of Mormon locations with ancient ruins. The greatest concentration of civilization was in Central America and Mexico, but the possibility of a Peruvian landing site is not ruled out.

ID = [79176]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-05-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Dibble, Charles E. “Central American Migration Legend.” Improvement Era 46, no. 6 (1943): 330, 355.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-third part covers the “Central American migration legend.”

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Migration, Mythology
ID = [77110]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dibble, Charles E. “The Arch and the Wheel in Ancient America.” Improvement Era 46, no. 7 (1943): 387.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-fourth part covers archaeological findings about the use of arches and wheels in Ancient America.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Architecture, Native Americans – Maya, Wheels
ID = [76798]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:59
Dibble, Charles E. “Superimposition in Central American Architecture.” Improvement Era 46, no. 8 (1943): 453.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-fifth part covers some characteristics about Central American architecture.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Architecture, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77128]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Jakeman, M. Wells. “The Time Perspective in Ancient Mexico and Central America.” Improvement Era 46, no. 8 (1943): 470-471, 504-505.
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This article claims that in the study of ancient civilizations in Mexico and Central America two facets should be considered—important geographical locations and the chronological factor. This article is interested in the latter concern, discussing the sequential relationship of civilizations in a given area, and the “absolute chronology” as measured by the Western calendar.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Calendar System, Chronology, Mexico, Pre-Columbian American History, Timekeeping
ID = [77129]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Nielsen, C. M. “Oliver Cowdery for the Defense.” Improvement Era 46, no. 8 (1943): 464, 504.
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This article is a recital of Oliver Cowdery’s testimony of the Book of Mormon before a court in Michigan.

Keywords: Cowdery, Oliver, Testimony, Three Witnesses
ID = [76727]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:55
Callis, Charles A. “Book of Mormon Prophecies Fulilled.” Deseret News (28 August 1943): 7-8.
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Text of radio address that details the numerous prophecies from the Book of Mormon that have since been fulilled, including Nephi’s prophecies about the Gentiles and the gospel, the existence of latter-day believers who will receive the Holy Ghost and endure martyrdom, and the birth of Jesus Christ. “Conirmed by completion,” these prophecies are evidence of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79216]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1943-08-28  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Dibble, Charles E. “Anthropological Conference.” Improvement Era 46, no. 9 (1943): 522.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-sixth part covers the proceedings of an anthropological conference.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Anthropology, Archaeology, Mexico
ID = [77082]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Callis, Charles A. “The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (25 September 1943): 11, 12.
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On September 21, 1823, an angel of God announced that records of an ancient American people taught by the Savior were to come forth. The inspired records would bring the fulness of the gospel to the house of Israel and to the Gentiles and add a second witness to the Bible.

ID = [80434]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1943-09-25  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:26
Dibble, Charles E. “Our Word Debt to the Aztecs.” Improvement Era 46, no. 10 (1943): 582.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-seventh part covers English words of Aztec origin.

Keywords: Etymology, Language, Language – Aztec, Linguistics, Native Americans – Aztec
ID = [77130]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dibble, Charles E. “Human Sacrifice among the Indians.” Improvement Era 46, no. 11 (1943): 682.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-eighth part covers the practice of human sacrifice among the Aztecs.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Human Sacrifice, Native Americans – Aztec, Pre-Columbian American History
ID = [77173]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1943-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
1944
Ballard, Melvin J. “New Witness for Christ.” In Handbook of the Restoration, 487-91. Independence, MO: Zions Printing and Publishing, 1944.
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The sacred mission of the Church and the Book of Mormon is to bring all nations to Christ. The book gives an account of Jesus’ visit on the American continent and provides a new witness for him.

ID = [81070]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:02
Crowley, Ariel L. “Lehi’s River Laman.” Improvement Era 47, no. 1 (1944): 14-15, 56-57, 59-61.
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This article deals with Lehi’s migration from Jerusalem and discusses the river Laman (1 Nephi 2:6). Quoting from the W. M. Flinders Petrie journal that recalls an expedition in Sinai, Crowley presents possible locations for the river Laman and the valley of Lemuel. A map of the region is included in the article.

Keywords: Arabia, Lehi (Prophet), Lehi',s Trail, River Laman, Valley of Lemuel, Wilderness
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
ID = [77000]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:02
Durham, G. Homer. Joseph Smith—Prophet-Statesman. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1944.
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The first section of this work focuses on “the political theory of the Book of Mormon” Several political aspects are treated, including the founding of the Nephite republic (Mosiah 29:10-29), the welfare of the state (Alma 4:11-12, 15-20), and the ideal Christian society (4 Nephi 1-3, 16-17).

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > 4 Nephi
ID = [77950]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bom,smith-joseph-jr  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:09
Hardy, Allison. The Mormon Pioneers or the Great Salt Lake Trail. Girard, KS: Haldeman-Julius, 1944.
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An historical discussion of Mormonism. The Anthon denials are discussed. Author considers the Book of Mormon to be “a strange jumble of pseudo-historical narrative and religious precept” and dismisses the book on the grounds that it is full of “outlandish errors in spelling, syntax and grammar” He also notes what he terms “countless anachronisms that exposed the author’s ignorance of geography, chronology, physical science and Bible history” He decries the book’s use of King James English and alleged pilfering of biblical material. He seems to accept the Spaulding Theory regarding its origin.

ID = [78577]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
McGavin, E. Cecil. “Moroni Looks Down upon a World at War.” Improvement Era 47, no. 1 (1944): 6, 37.
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This article describes how Moroni experienced two aspects of war—he rallied his soldiers in defense of their liberties and later witnessed the destruction of his people. Moroni later wrote concerning the destruction of his people.

Keywords: Moroni (Son of Mormon), Warfare, World War II
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77001]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Penrose, Charles W. “Rays of Living Light: The Book of Mormon.” In Handbook of the Restoration, 146-51. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Publishing, 1944.
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A testimony of the Book of Mormon. Truth has sprung out of the earth as Psalms 85:11 prophecies. The lost sheep of the house of Israel (Matthew 25:24) are the Nephites and Lamanites or the “voice out of the dust” (Isaiah 29:4-19). Professor Anthon fulfilled Isaiah 29:11 by saying he could not read a sealed book. The Book of Mormon is the stick of Joseph spoken of in Ezekiel 37:15-22.

ID = [81069]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:02
Smith, Joseph Fielding. The Restoration of All Things: A Series of Radio Talks. Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1944.
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Since the day of publication of the Book of Mormon, the flood of opposition towards it has increased. The Book of Mormon answers the critics successfully, fulfills biblical prophecy, and is a testimony against the world. Since not all believe, special witnesses had to be chosen. The Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon remained true to their testimonies.

ID = [78634]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1944-01-01  Collections:  bom,smith-joseph-fielding  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Anderson, Jack Northman. “Take It from a Famous Explorer.” Improvement Era 47, no. 2 (1944): 82, 118-120.
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This article presents archaeological evidence of the Book of Mormon. It introduces the similarities between the religion of the Incas and Christianity, and a possible connection between the ancient Sumerians and the inhabitants of Ancient America.

Keywords: Ancient America – South America, Ancient Near East, Archaeology, External Evidence, Native Americans – Incas, Religion, Sumerian, Transoceanic Contact
ID = [77061]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Sperry, Sidney B. “Moroni the Lonely: The Story of the Writing of the Title-Page to the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 47, no. 2 (1944): 83, 116, 118.
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This article discusses how Moroni was alone for thirty-six years. He finished the Book of Mormon, abridged the book of Ether, and wrote the title page.

Keywords: Abridgment, Cumorah (Land of), Ether (Book of), Hill Cumorah, NY, Moroni (Son of Mormon), Scribes, Title Page of the Book of Mormon
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77062]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Bryant, Verda E. “The Book of Mormon . . . Those ‘Queer Names’” Saints’ Herald 91 (19 February 1944): 227, 231.
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About one-third of the Book of Mormon names have biblical roots and many other names may have had their beginning in the biblical text because of their similarity.

ID = [80308]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-02-19  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:19
Holmes, Reed M. “‘The Book of Mormon and Its Message’: ‘Come Unto Christ and Be Perfected in Him’” Saints’ Herald 91 (24 June 1944): 811-16.
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Historical, legendary, and archaeological evidences support the Book of Mormon. Many scholarly works of the day are cited: Velt, Travels, Gann, Maya Cities, Kingsburough, Bancroft and Ripley, and many others. The Book of Mormon is an invitation to come to Christ.

ID = [78835]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-06-24  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Talks.” Saints’ Herald 91-92 (15 July 1944—24 February 1945): 903-904, 907, 943-44, 950, 976-77, 981, 1003-1004, 1011, 1042-44, 1068-70, 1084-86, 1094-95, 1099, 1114-15, 1133-35, 1151, 1165-66, 1180-81, 1211-12, 1226-27, 1277-78, 1332-33, 1254-56, 1375-76, 1419-20, 1297-99, 29-30, 80-81,105-07, 121-22, 135, 171-73.
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A series of reprints consisting of 26 radio talks. The topics vary from teachings of the Book of Mormon concerning government and war to prayer and the Atonement. Other topics are concerned with material evidences that the Book of Mormon is true, rebuttal to Book of Mormon critics, the testimony of the eleven witnesses, archaeology, comparison between the doctrine of the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and many others.

ID = [79230]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-07-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Relief Society Magazine. “Theology: Church History—The Book of Mormon Revealed.” Relief Society Magazine 31 (August 1944): 467-71.
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As part of a Church history series, this lesson quotes much of Joseph Smith—History concerning the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. [J. W.M.]

ID = [80712]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-08-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:42
Nibley, Preston. “The Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 31 (August 1944): 431-34.
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A historical account of the vision the Three Witnesses received on the Peter Whitmer farm during the latter part of June 1829. Includes the testimonies of Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.

ID = [80680]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-08-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:40
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Witness of the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News (19 August 1944): 14, 16.
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Many say they would believe the Book of Mormon if the plates were on display. Smith explains that the Lord works by faith (2 Nephi 27:22-23). There are, however, the testimonies of the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses who testify that the plates existed.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 2 Nephi
ID = [80705]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1944-08-19  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:41
Cannon, M. Hamlin. “Contemporary Views of Mormon Origins: (1830).” Mississippi Valley Historical Review 31 (September 1944): 261-66.
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Discusses a number of early views of the Mormon religion. E. D. Howe’s Mormonism Unveiled (1834) was not the irst piece of literary criticism against the Mormons as generally assumed. Editor Obadiah Dogberry, of the freethinking newspaper the Reflector, wrote on the Mormons before and after the oficial establishment of the Church (April 6, 1830) and the publication of the Book of Mormon (March, 1830).

ID = [79327]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1944-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Crowley, Ariel L. “The Anthon Transcript, Part IV.” Improvement Era 47, no. 9 (September 1944): 542, 576-83.
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Presents a character-by- character analysis and interpretation of the Anthon transcript and concludes that a translation is still confronted with “formidable obstacles,” but that it is clearly Egyptian and “most closely akin to demotic”

ID = [81278]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-09-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Kirkham, Francis W. “Early Knowledge of America’s Strangest Book.” Improvement Era 47, no. 9 (September 1944): 552.
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Discusses the publication and printing process of the Book of Mormon, the present location of the original manuscript of the book, and the statement of the Three Witnesses regarding the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [81279]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-09-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Fry, Evan A. “Who Wrote the Book of Mormon?” Saints’ Herald 91 (2 September 1944): 6-7, 11.
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Reasons that Joseph Smith could not have utilized the Spaulding manuscript to create the Book of Mormon, but that he translated the book by the gift of God.

ID = [80821]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-09-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:48
Lamb, Artemus. “The Fulfillment of Mormon Prophecy.” World Order: the Baha’i Magazine (November 1944): 258-62.
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The prophecies and teachings of the Mormon Church are contained in a book published under the same name, “Mormon” Provides an account of the visit of the angel Moroni and the prophecies of the Old Testament that he quoted. These prophecies spoke of Joseph Smith’s calling, and the “Last Days” when Jesus Christ will return. None have been fulfilled. In 1844 a young Persian too received a call. He was the Bab (the Gate) through whom God would be revealed. He prophesied that God would not appear for a thousand years.

ID = [80467]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-11-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:28
Bunker, William E. “Promises of Old—Yet New.” Improvement Era 47, no. 12 (1944): 741.
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This article is a collection of Book of Mormon scriptures that reiterate the promises of the Lord concerning the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Moroni’s Promise, Prophecy
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77109]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-12-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Fry, Evan A. “The First Christmas in America.” Saints’ Herald (23 December 1944): 1463-64.
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A second story of the first Christmas, contemporaneous with that recorded in Luke, is recorded in the Book of Mormon. The people in America were Christ’s “other sheep” They were given signs of his birth.

ID = [80463]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-12-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:28
Minkler, Ruth I. “Words of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 91 (23 December 1944): 1473.
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Mormon, the last historian of the Book of Mormon, inserted his commentary along with the small plates of Nephi after examining their content and finding them to be very valuable. They were put there for the special purpose of converting his people in the last days. They replaced the lost 116 pages.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Words of Mormon
ID = [80839]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1944-12-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:49
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Bryant, Verda Evelyn Bilger. Between the Covers of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1945.
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A re-creation of Book of Mormon stories, with a concern for telling them rather than analyzing or criticizing them.

ID = [77574]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1945-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Callis, Charles A. Fundamentals of Religion: A Series of Radio Addresses. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Publishing, 1945.
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Includes two addresses about the Book of Mormon: “Book of Mormon Prophecies Fulilled,” pages 102-13, sets forth many prophecies of the Book of Mormon that have been fulilled; and “The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon,” pages 155-70, shows that the Book of Mormon came forth at a time of spiritual unrest and higher criticism of the Bible. Includes a short narrative of the angel Moroni’s visit, the delivering of the gold plates to Joseph Smith, and provides six purposes for which the Book of Mormon was written.

ID = [77812]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1945-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Knisley, Alvin. “Dictionary of the Book of Mormon.” Independence, MO: n.p., 1909, [R]1945.
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A revision of the author’s Dictionary of All Proper Names in the Book of Mormon. The author describes the revision as a definitive “historical, biographical, gazetteerical and chronological” work.

ID = [77743]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1945-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Sheldon, Louise Palfrey. A Study of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1945.
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An eight- part instructional aid to study of the Book of Mormon that includes lesson outlines and questions arranged in the same chronological order as the events in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77460]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1945-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Bennett, Archibald F. “Nine Generations of Spiritual Leaders 1–2.” Improvement Era 48, no. 3 (1945): 144, 160.
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This series identifies a number of well-known Book of Mormon spiritual leaders, many of whom consisted of fathers and their sons (i.e., Alma/Alma the Younger, Mormon/Moroni). The first part covers Alma the Elder and Alma the Younger.

Keywords: Alma the Elder, Alma the Younger, Prophet
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76822]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Lehi.” Saints’ Herald 92 (10 March 1945): 13-15.
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Lehi was a great father, faithful prophet of God, spiritual leader, and a man of great vision.

ID = [79141]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-03-10  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Nephi.” Saints’ Herald 92 (24 March 1945): 268-70.
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The character of Nephi, son of Lehi, is best exemplified in the story of his return to obtain the plates of Laban. Nephi was obedient, courageous, and resourceful. He was a teacher, spiritual leader, and wrote for the purpose of bringing all to Christ.

ID = [79146]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-03-24  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “The Book of Mormon and the Crucifixion.” Saints’ Herald 92 (31 March 1945): 294-96.
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Great destruction, followed by thick darkness and a heavy vapor occurred at the time of the crucifixion of Christ. Such an atmosphere may have been the result of an eruption of a volcano similar to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

ID = [80327]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-03-31  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:20
Bennett, Archibald F. “Nine Generations of Spiritual Leaders 3–4.” Improvement Era 48, no. 4 (1945): 200.
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This series identifies a number of well-known Book of Mormon spiritual leaders, many of whom consisted of fathers and their sons (i.e., Alma/Alma the Younger, Mormon/Moroni). The second part covers Helaman the son of Alma and Helaman the son of Helaman.

Keywords: Helaman (Son of Alma the Younger), Helaman (Son of Helaman), Prophet
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77156]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Fry, Evan A. “Christ’s Visit to America.” Saints’ Herald 92 (7 April 1945): 316-17.
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The Savior’s ministry among the ancient inhabitants of America represents “the only explanation of many facts of American archaeology and native tradition” It also clarifies why the Spanish conquistadors were welcomed by people who already possessed Christian traditions.

ID = [79293]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-04-07  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Unattributed. “The Book of Mormon.” Consolation 26 (11 April 1945): 23-27.
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A supercilious discussion on the Book of Mormon, where an unnamed author believes that its contents were derived largely from “writings by Spaulding, Isaiah, and others, with copious additions by Smith” Lists 49 similarities between the Book of Mormon and Spaulding’s manuscript. Emphasizes similarities between the Book of Mormon and the King James Bible. Associates the name “Nephi” with the Hebrew “Nephilim,” or fallen angels at the time of Noah.

ID = [80279]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1945-04-11  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Jacob.” Saints’ Herald 92 (14 April 1945): 346-48.
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Jacob, younger brother of Nephi, became the second scribe of the gold plates, delivered a powerful temple sermon, called the people to repentance, taught the allegory of the Olive Tree, and defeated the anti-Christ Sherem.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [79140]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-04-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Mosiah.” Saints’ Herald 92 (21 April 1945): 364-66.
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It was during Mosiah’s reign that Zeniff’s group returned to the land of Nephi. Upon the return of both the people of Zeniff and Alma, the great statesmanship and wisdom of King Mosiah was most apparent. He stressed the responsibility of each man in a democratic society to bear his share in the decisions, cost, and labor of government.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79145]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-04-21  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Bennett, Archibald F. “Nine Generations of Spiritual Leaders 5–6.” Improvement Era 48, no. 5 (1945): 284, 286.
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This series identifies a number of well-known Book of Mormon spiritual leaders, many of whom consisted of fathers and their sons (i.e., Alma/Alma the Younger, Mormon/Moroni). The third part covers Nephi the son of Helaman and Nephi the son of Nephi.

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Helaman), Nephi the Disciple (Son of Nephi), Prophet
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76799]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:59
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Alma.” Saints’ Herald 92 (12 May 1945): 440-44.
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Alma was a great statesman, judge, theologian, and missionary. His message of salvation and prophecies of Jesus had a great impact on the people of many cities.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79138]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-05-12  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Bennett, Archibald F. “Nine Generations of Spiritual Leaders 7–9.” Improvement Era 48, no. 6 (1945): 352.
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This series identifies a number of well-known Book of Mormon spiritual leaders, many of whom consisted of fathers and their sons (i.e., Alma/Alma the Younger, Mormon/Moroni). The fourth part covers Nephi the son of Nephi, Amos the son of Nephi, and Amos and Ammaron the sons of Amos the Elder.

Keywords: Ammaron (Brother of Amos), Amos (Son of Amos), Amos (Son of Nephi), Nephi (Son of Nephi the Disciple), Prophet
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76732]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:55
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Moroni.” Saints’ Herald 92 (2 June 1945): 506-7.
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Moroni, one of the Book of Mormon’s great military generals and the creator of the title of liberty, was a man of integrity and honor. He did much to preserve the liberty of his people by defeating his government’s enemies.

ID = [79143]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Moroni, son of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 92 (3 June 1945): 602-3.
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Moroni was the last surviving historian/writer of the Book of Mormon, a witness of the demise of his nation, an abridger of the Jaredite record, and prophet of God.

ID = [79144]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-03  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Nephi, Son of Helaman.” Saints’ Herald 92 (9 June 1945): 534-36.
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Living in a time of great wickedness while the Gadianton robbers flourished, Nephi, son of Helaman, preached by the spirit of prophecy, taught of Christ, and supported the ministry of Samuel the Lamanite.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [79147]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-09  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Nephi, Son of Nephi.” Saints’ Herald 92 (16 June 1945): 553-54.
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Nephi, son of Nephi, began his ministry in the very troubled era immediately prior to the crucifixion of Christ. He lived to become one of the Nephite twelve disciples and to preside during part of the golden age of Nephite history.

ID = [79148]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-16  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Mormon . . . the Boy General.” Saints’ Herald (23 June 1945): 587-88, 591.
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Mormon was a record keeper, author, prophet, general, and editor. He recorded the tragic events that he had witnessed and tried to save a sinful and dying nation with his personal testimony of Jesus Christ.

ID = [79142]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-06-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Fry, Evan A. “Book of Mormon Characters: Ammon . . . A Great Missionary.” Saints’ Herald 92 (7 July 1945): 634-36.
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Ammon, his brothers, and Alma2, once persecutors of the church, were called to repentance by an angel of the Lord. Ammon later spent fourteen years in missionary service to the Lamanites, thousands of whom were converted to the gospel.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79139]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-07-07  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Velt, Harold Iven. “The Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 92 (14 July 1945): 646-48.
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Declaring that it is ever God’s way to try the faith of “the chosen few” rather than to demonstrate his power to the whole of mankind who may scoff and scorn, this article examines the testimonies of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon and the subsequent events that prove the validity of these testimonies. The angel verified the correctness of the translation and the witnesses never denied this important testimony.

ID = [80706]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-07-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:41
Fry, Evan A. “Why Do We Need the Book of Mormon?” Saints’ Herald 92 (21 July; 11-25 August 1945): 682-84, 707- 709, 749-51, 777-78, 794-96.
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A five-part series: the Book of Mormon is a witness for Christ and in accordance with Old Testament laws of evidence there must be two or three witnesses; it is to be the means of bringing the house of Israel to Christ; it prophecies of America and warns of kings and wickedness; it clarifies doctrine about baptism, the Atonement, God’s love, moral agency, sin, the condition of souls after death, and the restoration; it explains American origins.

ID = [80823]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-07-21  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:48
Bunker, William E. “Some Facts Concerning America’s Witness for Christ.” Improvement Era 48, no. 9 (1945): 500.
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This article consists of a list of the fifteen books of the Book of Mormon and a chronological order of the Book of Mormon scribes, from Nephi to Moroni.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Nephite Recordkeepers, Prophet, Scribes, Timeline
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76845]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Monson, Leland H. “Mormon I.” Improvement Era 48, no. 9 (1945): 512, 550-551.
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In this two-part series, the author writes concerning the conditions of the people and era when Mormon grew up and the manner in which Mormon’s family influenced him for good. The first part discusses Ammaron’s influence on Mormon, and Mormon as a record keeper.

Keywords: Ammaron (Brother of Amos), Mormon (Prophet), Nephite Recordkeepers, Recordkeepers, Recordkeeping
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mormon
ID = [76846]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Fry, Evan A. “How Did We Get the Book of Mormon?” Saints’ Herald 92 (8 September 1945): 850-51, 854.
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An overview regarding Moroni’s guardianship over the gold plates and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, including the method of translation, the dictation to scribes, and the publication of the work.

ID = [79539]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-09-08  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:20
Fry, Evan A. “Where Are the Book of Mormon Plates?” Saints’ Herald 92 (15 September 1945): 874-75.
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Provides three reasons why the gold plates were returned to the angel Moroni: the gold from which the plates were made was of great value and could not have been protected in a “backwoods pioneering community”

ID = [80802]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-09-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:47
Monson, Leland H. “Mormon II.” Improvement Era 48, no. 10 (1945): 576, 612-613.
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In this two-part series, the author writes concerning the conditions of the people and era when Mormon grew up and the manner in which Mormon’s family influenced him for good. The second part discusses Mormon as a teacher and warrior.

Keywords: Mormon (Prophet), Teacher, Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mormon
ID = [76847]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:01
Clark, Curtis W. “A Testimony of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 15 (December 1945): 14-15.
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Describes a dream concerning the author’s work with the Book of Mormon and its external evidences, and the eventual fulillment of a dream described in the article “The Mound Builders and the Indians”

ID = [78937]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1945-12-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Merrill, Joseph F. “A Marvelous Book.” Deseret News Church Section (8 December 1945): 10, 12.
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A radio address delivered Sunday, December 1, 1945, over KSL. Explains how Joseph Smith received the plates from the angel, translated them and published them. Determines that the Three Witnesses were privileged to view the plates.

ID = [78894]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1945-12-08  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
1946
Bennion, Milton Lynn, and J. A. Washburn. Our Standard Works. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union, 1946.
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Chapters 15-28 deal with the Book of Mormon. Explains why the Book of Mormon is needed, describes the history of its peoples, relates its coming forth and translation, and discusses its message of the divinity of Christ.

ID = [78125]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Third Nephi, the Book of Nephi: Christ’s Ministry in America, from the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Mutual Improvement Association of the LDS Church, 1946.
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A pocket-sized work containing the book of 3 Nephi, selections from the Joseph Smith History describing Moroni’s visit and the translation of the gold plates, the testimony of the Three and Eight Witnesses, and a number of Book of Mormon references.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [78710]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Lesueur, James W. “The Guatamalan (sic) Petroglyphs: The Nephite Story or From Whence Came the Aztecs.” Mesa, AZ: n.p., 1946.
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The author reviews many Indian legends and beliefs that parallel Book of Mormon claims. Such legends include: Jesus Christ visiting the Americas, their ancestors as descendants of Hebrews and their travel across the sea, and the voyages of Hagoth. The author interprets the Boturini Codex of the Peregrinacion de Los Aztecas, using the Book of Mormon. His interpretation parallels precisely the history of the Book of Mormon peoples.

ID = [78512]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Merrill, Joseph F. The Truth Seeker and Mormonism. Independence, MO: Zions, 1946.
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Transcripts of radio messages, two of which relate to the Book of Mormon. Speaks concerning the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon; contains the testimony of the Eight Witnesses, the final statements of the Three Witnesses, and explores the possibility of collusion.

ID = [78686]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Monson, Leland H. Life in Ancient America, A Study of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union, 1946.
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A Sunday School manual that contains lesson outlines, commentaries, and study questions. Divides the Book of Mormon into the following subsections: the period between Jerusalem and Zarahemla, the reign of kings (starting with King Benjamin), the reign of the judges, the ministry of Jesus, the fall of the Nephites, and the works of Mormon and Moroni.

ID = [77985]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:09
Nibley, Hugh W. No, Ma’am, That’s Not History: A Brief Review of Mrs. Brodie’s Reluctant Vindication of a Prophet She Seeks to Expose. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft.
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Commenting on the reception of Fawn Brodie’s biography of Joseph Smith, Thomas G. Alexander claims that “perhaps no book in recent years has evinced more comment.” He then contrasted “the scholarly Marvin Hill’s” two reviews of Brodie’s biography of Joseph Smith (Dialogue 7, no. 4 [1972]: 72–85; Church History 43, no. 1 [March 1974]: 78–96) with “the rather outrageous Hugh Nibley’s No Ma’am That’s Not History. . .’” See Thomas G. Alexander, “The Place of Joseph Smith in the Development of American Religion: A Historiographical Inquiry,” Journal of Mormon History 5 (1978): 3–17, at 10, no. 9. The bibliographer-historian Dale L. Morgan, who provided Fawn Brodie with considerable assistance with both the contents and style of her biography of Joseph Smith, described Nibley’s pamphlet as “something of a slapstick performance, and the irony of it is, Nibley . . . is much more intoxicated with his own language than you, the ‘glib English major’ are.” See Morgan’s letter to Fawn Brodie, dated 9 June 1946, in Dale Morgan on Early Mormonism: Correspondence & A New History, ed. John P. Walker (Salt Lake City: Signature Press, 1986), 125. Tertius Chandler, a dilettantish polymath and friend of Morgan, included a polemic against Nibley’s pamphlet in Chandler’s Half-Encyclopedia ([Dedham, MA]: privately printed, 1956), 662–79. (The entry is entitled “The Controversy over Joseph Smith” and is dated 14 July 1952; it was extended to include other LDS responses to Brodie’s biography of Joseph Smith in “The Controversy over Joseph Smith—Part II,” dated 1 September 1952, 675–79). BYU Special Collections has a primitive typescript version of Chandler’s “The Controversy over Joseph Smith,” dated 1 September 1952, 22 pp.
This is a short, witty reply to Fawn M. Brodie’s No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, 2nd ed., rev. and enlarged (New York: Knopf, 1945; 1971). Nibley’s response to Brodie signaled to the Saints that there was still room for a nonnaturalistic account of Joseph Smith’s prophetic claims and revelations. Cultural Mormons who celebrated a new enlightenment with the appearance of Brodie’s treatment of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon were often troubled by what they considered Nibley’s flippant response to Brodie. Opposition to his views has also been a common feature of the secular, revisionist element in the so-called New Mormon History, which has tended to see in Brodie’s account of Joseph Smith the beginning or basic outline of an acceptable naturalistic account of Mormon things.

Topics:    Hugh W. Nibley Topics > Joseph Smith > Criticisms, Apologetics > Fawn Brodie
ID = [676]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom,nibley  Size: 87541  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 10:09:04
Pierce, Florence. The Golden Plates. Salt Lake City: by the author, 1946.
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A detailed examination of the Book of Mormon plates, their contents and the story behind them.

ID = [78503]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Turnbull, John S. “A Dictionary of the Book of Mormon.” Salt Lake City: n.p., 1946?.
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Defines proper names in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77410]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:05
West, Franklin L. Fruits of Religion. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1946.
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The Bible is the main book of scripture for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the Book of Mormon is the companion volume of scripture that guides practice, doctrine, and conduct of the Church and clarifies doctrines such as the Lord’s interest in all people of the earth, the nature of the soul of man, baptism of little children, democracy, mode of baptism, and the Fall of Adam.

ID = [77810]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1946-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Monson, Leland H. “Moroni Addresses the Future.” Improvement Era 49, no. 3 (1946): 149, 181-182.
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This article discusses Moroni’s abridgment of the gold plates, his wanderings, his address concerning the future, the war at Cumorah, and how to gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon (Moroni 10:4).

Keywords: Abridgment, Cumorah (Land of), Final Nephite Battle, Hill Cumorah (Battleground), Moroni (Son of Mormon), Moroni’s Promise
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76758]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:57
Cheville, Roy A. “Torchbearers of the Book of Mormon.” Gospel Quarterly Series 54 (April-June 1946): 9-79.
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A series of thirteen lessons dealing with the Book of Mormon that are directed towards the Sunday Schools of the RLDS church. Also includes a Book of Mormon chronology chart.

ID = [80736]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1946-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:43
West, Franklin L. “A New Witness for God.” Deseret News Church Section (20 April 1946): 10, 12.
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The Latter-day Saints consider the Book of Mormon to be another witness of Christ. The Book of Mormon contains the same principles of the gospel as the New Testament.

ID = [78910]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-04-20  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Unattributed. “A Convincing Analysis of the Fraudulent ‘Book of Mormon’” Sound Words (June 1946): 1-3.
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An essay consisting largely of polemical arguments of Clark Braden against the Book of Mormon. Argues that the Book of Mormon contains anachronisms, Elizabethan mediated Hebraisms, and Americanisms. Places credit for the Book of Mormon on Sidney Rigdon, a revivalist preacher.

ID = [78870]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-06-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Widtsoe, John A. “Can We Believe the Witnesses to the Book of Mormon?” Improvement Era 49, no. 6 (1946): 385, 414-415.
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This article provides several reasons to believe the testimony of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Eight Witnesses, Law of Witnesses, Other Witnesses, Three Witnesses, Witnesses
ID = [76867]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:03
Weldon, Roy E. “The Book of Mormon and the Restoration Movement.” Saints’ Herald 93 (15 June 1946): 606-7.
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The Book of Mormon is “that point in our religion where faith sets foot on solid ground. Where concrete meets abstract and heaven touches earth” Archaeological evidence is convincing but the surface is still unscratched. Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon possess the secret of ancient and future America.

ID = [80333]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-06-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:20
Dibble, Charles E. “The Ten Commandments in Aztec.” Improvement Era 49, no. 7 (1946): 420.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The twenty-ninth part covers a translation of the Ten Commandments into Aztec characters.

Keywords: Decalogue, Language – Aztec, Ten Commandments, Translation
ID = [76992]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:10
Monson, Leland H. “The Structure of the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 49, no. 7 (1946): 436-437, 474-475.
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This article discusses the plates of Mormon, source material, and the use made of the plates. It also explains the general structure of the Book of Mormon and how to identify different writers in the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Book of Lehi, Book of Mormon, Jaredite Gold Plates, Large Plates of Nephi, Literary Structure, Small Plates of Nephi, Structure
ID = [76993]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:10
Wayne, John Lakmord. “Solomon Spaulding’s Manuscript.” Hobbies—The Magazine for Collectors 51 (July 1946): 78, 79, 82.
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This article passes on much misinformation about the Spaulding story, seemingly unaware of what has been written since the mid-1880s. “No copy of this curious romance of a pre-historic American race is now known to exist. The discovery of the manuscript would mean a fortune to the person discovering it”

ID = [80185]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-07-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:12
Harris, Franklin S., Jr. “Modern Problems.” Deseret News (13 July 1946): 6, 8.
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Discusses what the Book of Mormon says about war. God has forbidden the shedding of blood (Ether 8:9). However, he does not command men to subject themselves to bondage, but rather to protect their freedom (Alma 6:9-14).

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [79776]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-07-13  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:21
Harris, Franklin S., Jr. “A Modern Message.” Deseret News (20 July 1946): 6.
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World peace can only come if there is tolerance and freedom. The Book of Mormon teaches these attributes. It also teaches there should be no law against belief and no single race is superior to another.

ID = [78897]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-07-20  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Harris, Franklin S., Jr. “Origin of the American Indians.” Deseret News (17 August 1946): 10, 12.
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Discusses the many books that attempt to prove the origin of the American Indian. He writes that the dominant view is that the Indian crossed the Bering Strait. Other contact by boat was also later made.

ID = [79949]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-08-17  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:23
Giles, John D. “Father Lehi’s Children.” Improvement Era 49, no. 9 (1946): 556-559, 601-602.
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This article describes President George Albert Smith’s visit to Mexico City. Several prophecies concerning the Lamanites are quoted to show the importance of the Lamanites in the last days.

Keywords: Lamanites, Mexico, Missionary Work, Prophecy, Smith, George A.
ID = [77037]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Halter, Doris M. “Mormon Literature of the Nineteenth Century.” M.A. thesis, New York University, September 1946.
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A perfunctory discussion on the unique LDS scriptures. Devotes a chapter to the Spaulding manuscript, concluding that proper names and writing style in that romance have affinities with the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79802]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1946-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:22
Zobell, Albert L., Jr. “Romance of the Third Edition of the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 49, no. 9 (1946): 548-549.
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This article gives an account of the efforts of Ebenezer Robinson to arrange the printing of the third edition of the Book of Mormon. It also mentions changes made since the second edition.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Formatting, Printing of the Book of Mormon
ID = [77036]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Callis, Charles A. “Testimony from the Book of Mormon.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1946.
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In this article, the author presents his testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Another Testament of Jesus Christ; Book of Mormon; Testimony
ID = [26545]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1946-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,general-conference  Size: 8854  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:41:09
Dibble, Charles A. “Aztec Method of Recording History.” Improvement Era 49, no. 10 (1946): 613, 649.
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A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The thirtieth part covers Aztec recordkeeping.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Native Americans – Aztec, Pre-Columbian American History, Recordkeeping
ID = [77002]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Richards, A. LeGrand. “The Book of Mormon an Aid to Testimony.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1946.
ID = [26557]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1946-10-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 14278  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:41:09
Harris, Franklin S. “The Book of Mormon As a Missionary.” Deseret News Church Section (19 October 1946): 10, 12.
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The real value of the Book of Mormon is that it is a witness of Christ and it is able to convince people of his message to the point where they will try to live his teachings and commandments. The author gives examples of how some of the first Latter-day Saints were converted by the Book of Mormon.

ID = [80338]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-10-19  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:21
Harris, Franklin S., Jr. “The Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith.” Deseret News (26 October 1946): 10.
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A radio address Sunday, October 20, 1946, over KSL. Critics of the Book of Mormon have three theories to explain the Book of Mormon: Joseph got the ideas from other books and ingeniously authored the Book of Mormon through Sidney Rigdon; Joseph used the Spaulding manuscript; or Joseph suffered from psychological delusions that account for his supposed inspiration. None of these theories have been convincing.

ID = [80321]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-10-26  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:20
Richards, A. LeGrand. “The Book of Mormon: An Aid to Testimony.” Improvement Era 49, no. 11 (1946): 709, 748, 750.
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This article discusses how there is “no motivating power in this world” comparable to the testimony of truth concerning Jesus Christ and there is no greater testimony of Jesus Christ than that of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, Book of Mormon, Testimony
ID = [76828]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:00
Sperry, Sidney B. “Nature and Origin of Modern Scripture.” Deseret News (23 November 1946): 10, 12.
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Describes the nature and origin of the Book of Mormon as well as the Doctrine and Covenants.

ID = [79866]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1946-11-23  Collections:  bom,d-c  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:22
Ferguson, Thomas Stuart. “The Wheel in Ancient America.” Improvement Era 49, no. 12 (1946): 785, 818-819.
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This article argues against those that believe that the Ancient Americans had no knowledge of the wheel by presenting five reproductions of wheeled toys and several scholarly views on the existence of such in Mesoamerica.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Ancient Near East, Archaeology, External Evidence, Mesopotamia, Wheels
ID = [76857]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1946-12-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:02
1947
Anderson, Henry. The First Americans: A Pictorial Version of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1947.
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A cartoon-style story of the Book of Mormon for children.

ID = [78482]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Crowley, Ariel L. “Metal Record Plates in Ancient Times.” N.p., 1947.
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Produces many evidences that ancient Israelites engraved their records upon metal plates.

ID = [78019]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Eidmann, Karl. Brief Studies of the Life and Times of Lehi. St. Paul, MN: Liahona, 1947.
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A sketch of Lehi’s life that draws heavily on Jewish sources and terminology.

ID = [77668]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Farnsworth, Dewey, and Edith Wood. The Americas Before Columbus. El Paso, TX: Farnsworth Publishing, 1947.
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A presentation of photographs, notes, and comments dealing with ancient South and Central America. Discusses Hebrew and Egyptian parallels in the New World, four brothers as founders of the early South American culture, Christianity before Columbus, cement roads, and the use of metal. This work is reviewed in S.515.

ID = [78328]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Ferguson, Thomas Stuart. Cumorah—Where?. Independence, MO: Zion’s, 1947.
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Ferguson looks at the conflicting theories that the original Hill Cumorah was in New York or in Mesoamerica and concludes that it was in Mesoamerica.

ID = [77731]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Pierce, Florence. Story of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1947.
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Pierce tells chronologically the story of the Book of Mormon with added explanations and correlating archaeological evidence of the events that occurred. Photographs are included from various sites and findings in Mexico that correspond to Book of Mormon history.

ID = [78284]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Robinson, Harry A. B. Know Your Book of Mormon. San Antonio, TX: The Brothers Alma, 1947.
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Identified as a “synchronic, chronological study of the Book of Mormon” Contains historical highlights, illustrations, notes, and comments.

ID = [77956]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:09
Sperry, Sidney B. Book of Mormon Studies: Student Manual and Teacher’s Supplement. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union Board, 1947.
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A Sunday School manual for the study of the Book of Mormon. Each chapter of the Book of Mormon is outlined and a brief summary is provided. Sperry also gives scriptural references, along with other bibliographic material suitable for outside reading.

ID = [77649]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom,sperry  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:07
Thomas, Robert K. “A Literary Analysis of the Book of Mormon.” M.A. thesis, Reed College, 1947.
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A literary analysis of the Book of Mormon. After briefly examining theories regarding its origin, the author examines several historical and philosophical claims and contributions of the book. Also contains a short discussion of the allegation that the Book of Mormon quotes Shakespeare. Thomas concludes that the Book of Mormon represents a significant literary achievement.

ID = [78891]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
White, Joseph Welles. “The Influence of Sidney Rigdon upon the Theology of Mormonism.” M.A. thesis, University of Southern California, 1947.
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An historical thesis on Mormonism and the development of its doctrine. The author attempts to examine possible influences of Sidney Rigdon upon Mormon doctrines and scripture, saying that the Book of Mormon is a product of its times, with possible connections to the Spaulding manuscript.

ID = [80493]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:29
White, Lizzie O. Borgeson, and Dianne Olivia White. Teckinanny: A Story of Early Inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere and Christ’s Visit to the Descendants of Lehi. Salt Lake City: Lizzie O. Borgeson White, 1947.
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A fictional story that tells of two children, one a pioneer girl and the other a native American, who listen to stories about the Book of Mormon inhabitants of America told by the pioneer mother.

ID = [78311]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Whitehead, Earnest L. The House of Israel; a Treatise on the Destiny, History and Identification of Israel in All the Five Branches. Salt Lake City: E. L. Whitehead, 1947.
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A treatise that discusses the history and prophetic future of the tribes of Israel (including the Book of Mormon people) with particular emphasis on their divine mission and role among the nations of the earth.

ID = [78519]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Wilde, Orrin G. “Landmarks of Ancient America.” N.p., 1947.
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A 26-page non-dogmatic pamphlet on Book of Mormon geography. Guesses where locations are in relation to the American continent.

ID = [77963]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:09
Ziegler, Wesley. An Analysis of the Book of Mormon. 2nd ed. Pasadena, CA: Publication Press, 1947.
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A polemical work that asserts that the Book of Mormon was inspired by Satan.

ID = [77505]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1947-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Sperry, Sidney B. “Three Great Personalities of the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (4 January 1947): 10, 12.
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Gives the “outstanding characteristics” of three great men in the Book of Mormon—Nephi, Jacob, and Enos. Nephi was faithful and a great spiritual leader, Jacob believed and defended the sanctity of the home, and Enos received “an unshakable faith” in God.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
ID = [80723]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1947-01-04  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:42
Sperry, Sidney B. “The American Gospel.” Deseret News Church Section (18 January 1947): 10, 12.
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Explains that the American gospel is the gospel taught by Jesus Christ when he administered to the Nephites on the American continent. Many of the principles Jesus taught were the same as he had taught in the Holy Land among the Jews.

ID = [80258]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1947-01-18  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:16
Sperry, Sidney B. “The Concept of God in the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News (25 January 1947): 10, 12.
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Sperry describes the nature of God as taught by the Book of Mormon.

ID = [80436]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1947-01-25  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:26
Sperry, Sidney B. “Personal Religion and Brotherhood in the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News (1 February 1947): 10, 12.
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Explains that the Nephites had a personal relationship with God. This close relationship accounts for their noble ideas and modes of conduct. We can learn from Nephite views on riches, pride, power, inequality, authority, and the vain things of the world.

ID = [79968]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1947-02-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:23
Widtsoe, John A., and George Albert Smith. “Book of Mormon Manuscript.” Improvement Era 50, no. 2 (1947): 94.
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This article reports that fragments of an original Book of Mormon manuscript were given to the Church by Charles C. Richards.

Keywords: Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
ID = [76950]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:07
Sperry, Sidney B. “The Teaching Concerning Death, Judgment and the Hereafter in the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News (8 February 1947): 10, 12.
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The Book of Mormon clearly teaches God’s plan in respect to the afterlife. Death is necessary for all individuals (2 Nephi 2:22-25). This life is the time to prepare to meet God (Alma 34:32, 34-35). In the spirit world there is a division of people who await the resurrection (Alma 40:9-14). There will be a judgment and all will be given a just reward according to their actions and desires (Alma 41:3-5, 2 Nephi 9:14).

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 2 Nephi
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [80665]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1947-02-08  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:39
Widtsoe, John A. “Was Steel Known When Lehi Left Jerusalem?” Improvement Era 50, no. 5 (1947): 304.
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This article argues that steel existed around the time Lehi left Jerusalem, about 600 B.C.

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Metal, Metallurgy, Steel, Sword of Laban
ID = [77096]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Weldon, Roy E. “Biblical Evidences Pointing toward the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 94 (5 July 1947): 624.
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A list of 113 scriptures from the King James and Inspired Version of the Bible that are evidences for the Book of Mormon. Includes scriptures that mention archaeology related to the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79105]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-07-05  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:17
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Lamanites.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1947.
ID = [26588]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1947-10-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 21769  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:41:09
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Lamanites—‘And They Shall Be Restored’” Improvement Era 50, no. 11 (1947): 717, 762-765.
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This article discusses how the Book of Mormon prophesies much concerning the Lamanites. It is the responsibility of the Church to help them to fulfill their great destiny. It states that many are receiving the gospel and are bearing fervent testimonies and living the gospel. The author includes a letter from a father to his son in which he counsels the son to look for the “Mormons,” who have the record of his people, and the son then writes of his search for this book that would teach him the true gospel, which he found in the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Lamanites, Missionary Work, Native Americans, Promises, Prophecy
ID = [76778]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:58
Stevens, Thelona D. “The Language of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 94 (6 December 1947): 1103-5.
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Discusses Nephi’s knowledge of Egyptian and Hebrew and how the Book of Mormon plates were only written upon by a distinct class of educated people. The Jaredites “presumably [spoke] the language of Adam,” but Moroni translated their record into reformed Egyptian using the Urim and Thummim. Argues that the brass plates were also written in Egyptian since it took less space than Hebrew, and Moses knew both languages.

ID = [80509]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-12-06  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:30
Stevens, Thelona D. “Composition of the Plates of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 94 (27 December 1947): 1177-78.
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Biblical and archaeological evidence indicate that a wide variety of materials were used for record keeping, including papyrus, parchment, clay tablets, brass, and other metals. The Book of Mormon mentions plates of brass, of ore (gold, silver, and copper), and of pure gold.

ID = [79324]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1947-12-27  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
1948
Birrell, Verla L. The Book of Mormon Guidebook. Salt Lake City: Stevens and Wallis, 1948.
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A guidebook that treats such Book of Mormon topics as prophecy, ancient records, topography, major and minor migrations of the people, government, political and social customs, military, language and writing, science, animal and plant life, archaeology, and a number of religious traditions and doctrines.

ID = [78376]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:12
Black, James. New Forms of the Old Faith. London: Nelson, 1948.
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In some twenty pages (pages 240-61) of this polemical work the author discounts the Spaulding Theory on the grounds that the Manuscript Found has little resemblance to the Book of Mormon. Unable to accept Joseph Smith’s own claims, the author favors Woodbridge Riley’s environmental-psychological hypothesis as the best explanation for the Book of Mormon. He notes alleged modernisms and anachronisms in the book such as the use of New Testament and King James language, Westminster Confession of faith, Shakespeare, pre-Columbian domesticated animals, and the proposition of new and continual revelation.

ID = [78101]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Hartshorn, Chris B. External Evidences of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1948.
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An RLDS teaching manual that addresses the topics of Book of Mormon authorship (including the Spaulding-Rigdon theory), language, metal plates, witnesses, animals, metals, and the problems of dating.

ID = [77788]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:08
Hill, Theresa Snow. Stories from the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1948.
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Presents the Book of Mormon in a narrative style, written primarily for juvenile audiences.

ID = [78270]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Lewis, William, Jr. “An Adaptation of the Book of Mormon for Radio.” M.A. thesis, Northwestern University, 1948.
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A series of dramatic scripts based on the Book of Mormon, designed as radio programs. Music, sound effects, and dialogue are features of the thesis.

ID = [78993]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
McGavin, E. Cecil, and Willard W. Bean. The Geography of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1948.
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Argues that the Hill Cumorah and Hill Ramah as geographical locations in the Book of Mormon were located in upstate New York. It therefore challenges the theory that the Hill Cumorah was located somewhere in Latin America. At least some Book of Mormon history took place in southeast Canada and the northeast United States.

ID = [78493]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:13
Nibley, Hugh W. “Review of Our Book of Mormon, by Sidney B. Sperry.” Improvement Era; 1941–1950 (Volumes 44–53); 1948 (Volume 51); 1948 January (No. 1), Church History Library, 42.
Topics:    Hugh W. Nibley Topics > Book of Mormon
ID = [836]  Status = Type = church article  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,nibley  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 10:09:14
Talmage, James E. The Vitality of Mormonism: Brief Essays on Distinctive Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1948.
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Chapters 33-41, dedicated to the Book of Mormon, set forth the importance of the Book of Mormon in relation to the Bible, the account of Moroni’s visit to deliver the plates, the story of the Book of Mormon, the witnesses of the book, Ezekiel’s prophecy of the sticks of Joseph and Judah, the Book of Mormon as a witness for Christ, Jesus’ organization of the church in the Americas with all of the ordinances essential for salvation, Christ’s visit to his “other sheep” in America, and related items.

ID = [78692]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom,talmage  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Tiffin, Dalton A. “While God’s Revealed Plans for Revolutionizing the American Continent Are Unfolding . . . The Original New Testament Church of Christ of the Bible and Book of Mormon is Defended.” Weston, Ontario: n.p., 1948.
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Contends that the church of Christ existed in the New Testament and Book of Mormon but that Mormonism is not in harmony with this ideal. Quotes Joseph Smith’s history relevant to receiving and translating the Book of Mormon; reinterprets Book of Mormon prophecies to show that Lamanites will join the resurrected members of Christ’s church in a revolution against American Gentiles as Moroni returns and rules as God’s spokesman.

ID = [78775]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:15
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter I.” Improvement Era 51, no. 1 (1948): 22-24, 48, 53.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The first part consists of chapter I.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77005]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Westenskow, Melvin. Treasures to Share. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1948.
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The explanation of the relationship between the Book of Mormon and the Bible is found within the pages of the Book of Mormon itself. Latter-day Saints do not replace the Bible with the Book of Mormon, they are companions, one complimenting the other. The Bible does prophesy of the Book of Mormon in many places, just as it foretells of Christ without revealing his name. The use of metal and cement in the Book of Mormon was once ridiculed, but is now verified by archaeology. The Book of Mormon adds credence to the Bible. It is a second witness to the divinity of Christ.

ID = [78727]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1948-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Lundstrom, Harold. “Original Words of the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 51, no. 2 (1948): 84-86, 116.
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Defending the originality of the Book of Mormon, this article discusses how during the period of 1820-1830 coining words was less common than at any subsequent time in America. The fact that the Book of Mormon contains so many unfamiliar words is a testimony of its divinity. B. H. Roberts studied the names in the Book of Mormon and found that Jaredite names end with consonants and Nephite names in vowels. One hundred eighty-one new words came forth out of seventy-five working days of translation.

Keywords: Authenticity, Book of Mormon Anachronisms, Book of Mormon Authorship, Linguistic Analysis, Onomastics
ID = [76952]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter II.” Improvement Era 51, no. 2 (1948): 90-92.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The second part consists of chapter II.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76953]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:08
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter III.” Improvement Era 51, no. 3 (1948): 154-156.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The third part consists of chapter III.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77114]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Benson, Ezra Taft. “America: Land of the Blessed.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1948.
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This article discusses how Book of Mormon prophets proclaimed the Lord’s intent to protect the blessed land of America. The brother of Jared, Nephi, Joseph Smith, and others spoke concerning America’s great destiny. Man-made governments often threaten the foundation of liberty. Though the Constitution will “hang by a thread,” the promise guarantees that the thread will not break.

Keywords: America; Promised Land; U.S. Constitution; United States
ID = [26624]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1948-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,general-conference  Size: 13618  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:41:09
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Book of Mormon as a Mirror of the East.” Improvement Era 51, no. 4 (April 1948). 202–204, 249–251.
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Reprinted in a 1970 Improvement Era article.
“The average man,” wrote the great A. E. Housman, “believes that the text of ancient authors is generally sound, not because he has acquainted himself with the elements of the problem but because he would feel uncomfortable if he did not believe it.” The Book of Mormon has enjoyed no such popular support. Indeed, the “average man” would like nothing better than to see it thoroughly exposed once and for all; it has made him feel uncomfortable for over a century. What is holding up the show? The earliest version of Nibley’s theory that a portion of the meaning and the historical authenticity of the Book of Mormon can be uncovered and tested by drawing upon the literary remains of the Near East. This essay contains Nibley’s initial speculation on possible links between Book of Mormon names and Egyptian etymologies. The series drew the attention of Wesley Walters, who drafted a statement concerning its contents, a statement which was signed by William F. Albright in 1949. Since that time the Reverend Walters has been an anti-Mormon polemicist.

Topics:    Hugh W. Nibley Topics > Book of Mormon > Ancient Near East
ID = [837]  Status = Type = church article  Date = 1948-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era,nibley  Size: 30663  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 10:09:14
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter IV.” Improvement Era 51, no. 4 (1948): 218-220.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The fourth part consists of chapter IV.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77042]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter V.” Improvement Era 51, no. 5 (1948): 296-297, 336-337.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The fifth part consists of chapter V.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76755]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:56
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter VI.” Improvement Era 51, no. 6 (1948): 378-380.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The sixth part consists of chapter VI.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77065]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter VII.” Improvement Era 51, no. 7 (1948): 442-443.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The seventh part consists of chapter VII.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77003]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Njeim, George A. “The Golden Book.” Saints’ Herald 95 (3 July 1948): 636-39.
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For an audience unfamiliar with the Book of Mormon, Njeim explains its contents, purpose, and effect upon the world. The Book of Mormon restores lost truths from the Bible, witnesses of Christ and eternal life, and is the authority brought by God to quell “spiritual anarchy”

ID = [80473]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-07-03  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:28
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter VIII.” Improvement Era 51, no. 8 (1948): 506-507, 535-536.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The eighth part consists of chapter VIII.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76951]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:07
Crowley, Elmer S. “An Angel from on High.” Improvement Era 51, no. 9 (1948): 556-557, 590.
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This article discusses the life and mission of the angel Moroni, his visits with Joseph Smith, and his role in the translation of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Angel Moroni, Book of Mormon Translation, Restoration, Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77112]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dowding, Goff. “Word Portraits from Third Nephi, I.” Improvement Era 51, no. 9 (1948): 550.
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A series presenting narrative taken from 3 Nephi 1-28 with accompanying illustrations. Illustrations depict the events surrounding Christ’s birth, death, and visit on the American continent. The first part consists of scenes from chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.

Keywords: 3 Nephi, Gadianton Robbers, Prophecy, Study Helps
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [77111]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Driggs, Howard R. “Gospel Messages from the Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 35 (September 1948): 640-47.
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Treasures of wisdom comparable to the biblical book of Proverbs may be found scattered throughout the Book of Mormon. The author presents many Book of Mormon examples of proverbial sayings.

ID = [79494]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter IX.” Improvement Era 51, no. 9 (1948): 566-567, 603-605.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The ninth part consists of chapter IX.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77113]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Simmons, Verneil W. “Lest We Forget the Lamanite.” Saints’ Herald 95 (25 September 1948): 924-28, 936.
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The gentile members of the Church must remember that the Book of Mormon was written for the Lamanites also. Emphasizes the need to find where and who these people are by using Book of Mormon geographical passages. Finds that the Isthmus of Tehuantepec most clearly fits the description. The Hill Cumorah was the location of the final battles.

ID = [79704]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-09-25  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:21
Dibble, Charles E. “Religious Beliefs of the Aztecs.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 110, no. 10 (October 1948): 296-97.
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The Aztecs of Mexico were religious fanatics who eventually were led to human sacrifice. The myths and legends of the Aztec people are perversions from the true gospel of Jesus Christ that was had in the first and second centuries A.D.

ID = [81305]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-10-01  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:12
Dowding, Goff. “Word Portraits from Third Nephi, II.” Improvement Era 51, no. 10 (1948): 614.
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A series presenting narrative taken from 3 Nephi 1-28 with accompanying illustrations. Illustrations depict the events surrounding Christ’s birth, death, and visit on the American continent. The second part consists of scenes from chapters 6–9.

Keywords: 3 Nephi, Destruction, Natural Disaster, Study Helps
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [77040]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Washburn, Jesse N. “Mulek of Zarahemla, Chapter X—Conclusion.” Improvement Era 51, no. 10 (1948): 634-636.
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This series is a novel based on the fictional character Mulek, an inhabitant of the city of Zarahemla during the war between Amalickiah and Moroni. The tenth part consists of chapter X.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Book of Mormon Fiction, Captain Moroni, Fiction, Warfare, Zarahemla (City of)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77041]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Dowding, Goff. “Word Portraits from Third Nephi, III.” Improvement Era 51, no. 11 (1948): 678.
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A series presenting narrative taken from 3 Nephi 1-28 with accompanying illustrations. Illustrations depict the events surrounding Christ’s birth, death, and visit on the American continent. The third part consists of scenes from chapters 11, 15, and 16.

Keywords: 3 Nephi, Savior in America, Sermon at the Temple, Study Helps
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [77174]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:04
Dowding, Goff. “Word Portraits from Third Nephi, IV.” Improvement Era 51, no. 12 (1948): 782.
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A series presenting narrative taken from 3 Nephi 1-28 with accompanying illustrations. Illustrations depict the events surrounding Christ’s birth, death, and visit on the American continent. The fourth part consists of scenes from chapters 17–19, 21, and 23.

Keywords: 3 Nephi, Nephite Disciples, Savior in America, Sermon at the Temple
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [76787]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1948-12-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:10:58
1949
Barton, Marie Musig. Our Promised Land: Book of Mormon Stories for Boys and Girls. Salt Lake City: Salt Lake Times, 1949.
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Consists of moral lessons from the Book of Mormon written for children. Emphasizes that the ancient Book of Mormon peoples were taught that they must serve God or perish.

ID = [78123]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:10
Dowding, Goff. “Word Portraits from Third Nephi, V.” Improvement Era 52, no. 1 (1949): 6.
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A series presenting narrative taken from 3 Nephi 1-28 with accompanying illustrations. Illustrations depict the events surrounding Christ’s birth, death, and visit on the American continent. he fifth part consists of scenes from chapters 23, 24, and 26–28.

Keywords: 3 Nephi, Nephite Disciples, Samuel the Lamanite, Savior in America, Sermon at the Temple, Three Nephites
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [76901]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:05
Hanson, Paul M. In the Land of the Feathered Serpent. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1949.
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Argues that Quetzalcoatl, a major deity of pre-Columbian Mexico and Central America, may have been Christ. Presents a pictorial tour of archaeological sites—including the Toltec ruins at Tlaxcala, the ruins at Mitla, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl at Tula, in which this deity, also known as the Feathered Serpent, is represented.

ID = [77894]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:09
Lee, Hector. The Three Nephites: The Substance and Significance of the Legend in Folklore. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1949.
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A scholarly analysis of the legend of the Three Nephites among Latter-day Saints in Utah. Lee explains the history of the Three Nephites and shows the chronological frequency and distribution of the legends. Lee analyzes the dominant motifs of the legends and discusses their historical, sociological, and psychological impact. More than thirty legends of the Three Nephites are included in the appendix.

ID = [78675]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:14
Rich, Wendell O. “A Chronology of the Book of Mormon.” Logan: n.p., 1949.
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A chart that shows the chronology of events that take place in the Book of Mormon. It portrays the Nephites, Lamanites, and Mulekites on a timeline extending from 600 B.C. to A.D. 450, and shows corresponding world events in Greece, Rome, and Babylon.

ID = [77400]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:05
Robinson, Harry A. B. “Brother Alma, the Younger.” Book of Mormon News-Letter. 2 vols. San Antonio, TX: Bob’s Printing Service, 1949.
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Focuses on Lehi’s speech to his household—the historical setting, Lehi’s covenant and prophecy. Adds some notes on archaeological evidence and the achievements of the Mayans.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79262]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18
Ross, John, and Thomas Ross. Scriptural Lessons Taken from the Book of Mormon. Monongahela: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1949.
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A Sunday School instructional aid comprising sixty lessons beginning with the Jaredites and concluding with the book of Moroni. Each lesson includes a retelling of a portion of the Book of Mormon and questions.

ID = [78230]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Smith, David Asael. Suggestions for Book of Mormon Lectures; with Quotations from Leading Archaeologists and Historians. Independence, MO: Zion’s, 1949.
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Quotes from archaeologists and historians to demonstrate the veracity of the Book of Mormon. Includes a discussion of cement, iron, and steel; shows a comparison of Indian traditions and myths with similar stories from the Bible, including Indian belief in communion, baptism, the creation and flood, and the Great White God.

ID = [78300]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:11
Velt, Harold Iven. America’s Lost Civilizations. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1948-1949.
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The high culture and notable achievements found in the archaeology of early American civilizations are outlined and shown to be consistent with the description of civilization found in the Book of Mormon. Christian influence in America before Columbus and Hebrew/Egyptian origins of American aborigines are also discussed in relation to the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77491]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Wood, John Karl. “An Approach to the Book of Mormon.” Logan, UT: n.p., 1949.
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Notes that relatively few people read the entire Book of Mormon. Suggests that readers might dispel this problem by learning about Mormon and his interests, which the author explains in summary form.

ID = [77510]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Woodstock, Charles B., and Sylvia McKeage. An Introductory Study of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1941, [R] 1945, [R] 1949.
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Originally published in Gospel Quarterly

ID = [77526]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1949-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:06
Rannie, Alma. “The Origin of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 96 (22 January 1949): 85-87, 91.
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Gives the background of Solomon Spaulding’s manuscript and its similarities to the Book of Mormon. Concludes that the resemblances between the two works are superficial, and that those who supported the Spaulding theory were “motivated by revenge and a determination to overthrow the church”

ID = [80588]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-01-22  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:35
Widtsoe, John A. “The Golden Plates Are Seen.” Deseret News (9 February 1949): 23.
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Tells of Joseph Smith’s visions of Moroni and how he received the plates.

ID = [80474]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1949-02-09  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:28
Widtsoe, John A. “The Book of Mormon Is Translated.” Deseret News (2 March 1949): 23.
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Widtsoe explains the major events that occurred between the time Joseph Smith received the plates in 1827 and 1830 when the Book of Mormon was published.

ID = [80366]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1949-03-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:22
Widtsoe, John A. “Who Saw the Book of Mormon Plates.” Deseret News (9 March 1949): 23.
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The only material background upon which we may base our faith in the Book of Mormon are the testimonies of the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses.

ID = [80817]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1949-03-09  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:47
Widtsoe, John A. “Did Joseph Smith Write the Book of Mormon?” Deseret News (16 March 1949): 23.
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Addresses claims that the Book of Mormon was not divinely written.

ID = [79366]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1949-03-16  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
Romney, Marion G. “The Book of Mormon.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1949.
ID = [26674]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1949-04-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 15030  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:41:09
Sonne, Alma. “Urim and Thummim.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 111, no. 4 (April 1949): 101, 127.
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Prophets of old used the Urim and Thummim. The claims made by Joseph Smith were not illogical. King Saul used the devices as well as Moses and others. Joseph Smith’s account of using them is not out of harmony with these accounts. They are defined as “lights” and “perfections”

ID = [81306]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-04-01  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:12
Young, Levi Edgar. “Goldsmiths of Ancient Times.” Improvement Era 52, no. 4 (1949): 206-208.
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This article discusses Spanish libraries containing historical accounts that describe a chamber in which gold plates were found. Ancient American goldsmiths made plates of gold that were thin like paper and on which ancient hieroglyphs were engraved.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Characters, Gold Plates, Metal Plates, Metallurgy
ID = [76920]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:11:06
Widtsoe, John A. “Evidences for the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News (3 April 1949): 23.
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Widtsoe presents external evidences as proof that the Book of Mormon is authentic: metal plates have been found, reformed Egyptian has been proven beyond a doubt, research has indicated that there were multiple authors of the book, religious beliefs of the ancient Americans conform to the Book of Mormon text.

ID = [79427]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1949-04-03  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:19
Kirkham, Francis W. “Why the Book of Mormon? Revealed Reasons for the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 111, no. 6 (June 1949); 168-69, 188-89.
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The Book of Mormon came forth in the midst of an unbelieving world that by faith and diligent study, mankind could come to know Jesus Christ by revelation. If the book had been a fraud, mistakes would have occurred on every page because of the complexity of the book.

ID = [81307]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-06-01  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:13
Weldon, Roy E. “A Visit to Book of Mormon Lands in Central and South America.” Saints’ Herald 96 (15 August 1949): 775-77, 790.
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Includes Weldon’s “archaeological observations” in Central and South America and how he relates them to the Book of Mormon. The Gentiles are expected to carry the Book of Mormon to the Lamanites.

ID = [78945]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-08-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:16
Darling, Joseph W. “The Book Will Prove Itself.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 111, no. 9 (September 1949): 282-83.
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Discusses attempts to discredit the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith. Refers to Alexander Campbell, the Spaulding theory, and the Woodbridge Riley Theory. The best evidences of the divinity of the Book of Mormon are found within its own pages.

ID = [81308]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-09-01  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:13
Miner, Edward G. “The Book of Mormon.” University of Rochester Library Bulletin 5 (Autumn 1949): 1-12.
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Highly fanciful retelling of Joseph Smith’s early life and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Accepts the Spaulding story and tries to link its connection with Sidney Rigdon’s “versatile genius” Claims that John H. Gilbert said that Rigdon “came to Palmyra and there cooked up the scheme with Smith”

ID = [80301]  Status = Type = newsletter article  Date = 1949-10-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:14:18
Moore, C. E. “Anachronisms and the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 52, no. 10 (1949): 644, 659-660.
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This article argues that there is a marked absence of anachronisms in the Book of Mormon. One method of detecting a fraudulent historical document is to examine it for anachronisms. It is almost impossible to keep such errors from slipping into documents when one is producing the document in a time period other than that about which it is being written.

Keywords: Adieu, Authenticity, Book of Mormon Anachronisms, Book of Mormon Authorship, Linguistic Analysis, Linguistics
ID = [77004]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:03
Pearson, Cyril Drew. “Columbus: ‘The Spirit Wrought upon the Man’” Improvement Era 52, no. 10 (October 1949): 640-42, 672, 674.
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Presents the events and inspirations of Christopher Columbus’s life. From his birth Columbus certainly felt the call of the Lord and God’s protective hand over all things. Surely it was Columbus whom Nephi foretold would cross the waters.

ID = [81280]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-10-01  Collections:  bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 7/22/24 11:15:11
Letchworth, H. I. “Concerning the Divinity of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 96 (10 October 1949): 970.
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Discusses the Tower of Babel, Nimrod, and the Jaredites and argues that the Gazelem mentioned in the book of Alma is the brother of Jared.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [79325]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1949-10-10  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 8/5/24 7:58:18

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