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I Have a Question: How long did it take Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon?
| Title | I Have a Question: How long did it take Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon? |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 1988 |
| Authors | Welch, John W. |
| Magazine | Ensign |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Pagination | 46-47 |
| Date Published | January 1988 |
| Keywords | Cowdery, Oliver; Early Church History; Smith, Joseph, Jr.; Translation |
| Abstract | Historical records show that it took only sixty-five or less working days to translate the Book of Mormon. Welch discusses the order of probable translation—Mosiah to Moroni in April—May, and the small plates of Nephi in June. |
| URL | https://www.lds.org/ensign/1988/01/i-have-a-question/how-long-did-it-take-joseph-smith-to-translate-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng |
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Bibliographic Citation
"I Have a Question: How long did it take Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon?" Ensign 18, no. 1 (1988): 46-47.
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