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KnoWhy #493 - Why Should Latter-day Saints Beware Fraudulent Artifacts? (2 Nephi 26:23)

TitleKnoWhy #493 - Why Should Latter-day Saints Beware Fraudulent Artifacts? (2 Nephi 26:23)
Publication TypeKnoWhy
Year of Publication2018
Corporate AuthorsBook of Mormon Central Staff
PublisherBook of Mormon Central
Place PublishedSpringville, UT
KeywordsAncient America; Archaeology; Early Church History; Forgery; Hoax
Abstract

Believers in the Book of Mormon have long sought for archaeological evidence that supports belief in the book's claims of being an ancient American record. From time to time, suspected archaeological hoaxes have surfaced which some have attempted to use in support of the Book of Mormon. Appealing to archaeological frauds, however, is deeply problematic, and may actually damage rather than encourage faith in the Book of Mormon.
URLhttps://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/why-should-latter-day-saints-beware-fraudulent-artifacts
Citation Key5032

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Scripture Reference

2 Nephi 26:23