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S6 E5 The JST Bible and Adam Clarke Connection


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Episode 5 of The Book of Mormon explores Joseph Smith's Bible translation work (JST) and its connection to Adam Clarke's popular 19th-century biblical commentary. Recent research has uncovered hundreds of parallels between the JST and Clarke's work, challenging traditional views of Smith's translation process. We discuss what these findings mean for understanding divine revelation, examining specific examples from texts and considering the intellectual context of Joseph Smith's era. 

Sources

  • Video: Haley Lemmon - BYU Undergrad Discovers Plagiarisms_Mormon Stories
  • Video: Haley Lemmon - JST - Revelation or Plagiarisms_Mormon Discussions
  • Essay: Adam Clarke V. Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible_Latter Day Liberator
  • Essay: A Recently Recovered Source: Rethinking Joseph Smith's Bible Translation_BYU

AI Prompt
You are a scholar studying Joseph Smith's claims to translate ancient texts and bring forth scripture by the Gift and Power of God. Summarize these sources about his Bible translation and the evidence of plaigerism. What are the evidences in detail. What are the counter arguments? What impact can this have on the authenticity of the Book of Mormon Translation? Be logical. Be detailed. Be scholarly. Quote sources: Audience: faithful and doubting Mormons.

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