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Translation of the Book of Mormon, Answers to Questions Respecting the Theory in the Senior Manual, 1905-6

TitleTranslation of the Book of Mormon, Answers to Questions Respecting the Theory in the Senior Manual, 1905-6
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1906
AuthorsRoberts, B.H.
MagazineImprovement Era
Volume9
Issue Number6
Pagination425-436
Date PublishedApril 1906
KeywordsBook of Mormon Translation; Language - Reformed Egyptian; Urim and Thummim
Abstract

Roberts defends his theory about the role that the Urim and Thummim and Joseph Smith played in translating the Book of Mormon. He shows that literal translations are difficult or impossible in similar languages, and points out that it would be even harder from the Egyptian-like language of Mormon’s plates.

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