In this video, Zach Larson from Living Words Press breaks down one of the most persistent and controversial narratives surrounding the Book of Mormon: the claim that Joseph Smith translated the record using a seer stone in a hat. Drawing from scripture, eyewitness testimony, and official church statements, Zach presents four compelling proofs that challenge this popular theory—and offers a powerful testimony of what he believes actually happened during the translation process.🔎 Topics Covered:What did the Church really teach for over 100 years about the translation?Do the testimonies of scribes like Emma Smith, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery actually agree?What does God Himself say about the translation method?Why the physical gold plates matter—and what their purpose says about God’s character.The difference between translation and revelation in Latter-day Saint doctrine.🔗 Explore More:📖 Read the full article: https://livingwordspress.substack.com/p/the-biggest-myth-about-the-translation📘 Zach’s latest novel: God Save the Children – a clean, Christian-friendly fantasy💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for more deep dives on faith, writing, and clean storytelling.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if this helped you think deeper about the Book of Mormon or challenged what you thought you knew.#BookOfMormon #JosephSmith #UrimAndThummim #LDS #MormonMyths #Restoration #ChristianApologetics #LivingWordsPress #FaithAndReason