Mormon History: Spalding Theory

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We’re going to be discussing Mormons and crime. Steve Mayfield passed away on March 30, 2024. This interview is from 2018 where we discussed his

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Get Ready to Laugh! I’ll Read the Spalding Manuscript (RB 2 of 6)

Have you ever read the Spalding Manuscript? It’s hilarious! I’m going to read passages and review the plot of the Spalding Manuscript. You tell me

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It's time to debunk the Spalding Theory. First let's learn about Solomon Spalding!

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Debunking Spalding Theory Part 1 (RB 1 of 6)

It’s time to debunk the Spalding Theory. Some people continue to believe that Joseph Smith plagiarized the Book of Mormon from an earlier work by

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.

Mormon History: Spalding Theory

Mormons and Crime (Steve Mayfield)

Get Ready to Laugh! I’ll Read the Spalding Manuscript (RB 2 of 6)

Debunking Spalding Theory Part 1 (RB 1 of 6)

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