Tag: Book of Mormon translation

Jim Lucas

Joseph’s Magic Show with David Whitmer (Jim Lucas/Jonathan Neville)

Jim Lucas & Jonathan Neville explain why they think David Whitmer’s description of the translation process of Book of Mormon isn’t reliable. Check out our

RickB August 31, 2024

William Davis says Joseph's translation of Book of Mormon was more like 6 years.

Bill Davis

Re-evaluating Translation Timeline for Book of Mormon (2 of 2)

Dr. William Davis takes exception to the traditional timeline for Book of Mormon Translation. He says Joseph knew about it as early as 1823. He

RickB August 11, 2022

Jonathan Neville

“Evidence of Composition is Evidence of Translation” (Part 9 of 11)

Is the Book of Mormon a translation, or complete fiction? Heartland expert Jonathan Neville says that evidence of composition is evidence of translation. What does

RickB April 4, 2022

Smith & Strang Translation Process (Part 7)

We’re continuing our discussion of the Succession Crisis. Strang was known to translate the Voree Plates. How does that compare to Book of Mormon translation process

RickB August 20, 2018

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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.