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Join us as we continue our study into 2 Nephi 26-27 and learn more about the events of the translation of the Book of Mormon, as prophesied by Nephi. We consider the evidence around the multiple 'voices' that rise from the dust, the interactions between Martin Harris and learned scholars and how well-known phrases from the Restoration apply to us also. 

Book of Mormon Central: The consultation with scholars also served to assure Martin Harris. Although the reactions of these learned men varied, Harris was satisfied enough with their replies to further assist with the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon. He served as scribe, financier, and witness of the Book of Mormon, all at great personal sacrifice. Besides shouldering the financial burden of printing the Book of Mormon, from which he never fully recovered, Martin’s once-sterling reputation suffered as a result of his undeviating faith in Joseph Smith after his trip to Mitchill and Anthon in New York City. His family and friends were “generally repulsed by his enthusiasm for a young man whose purported visions upset the greater Palmyra community. Friends advised him to cease espousing Joseph’s schemes. When Martin refused, they pronounced him deceived, if not deranged. . .. Yet he continued to side with Joseph Smith and risk further harm to his now spoiled reputation,” all the while knowing in his heart and in his mind the truthfulness of the work he was engaged in.