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Some critics claim that the Book of Mormon mentions "gunpowder," and "pistols and other firearms," which are clearly anachronisms. | |||
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The claim is false. There is no mention of "gunpowder" or firearms, or anything like them, in the Book of Mormon. | The claim is false. There is no mention of "gunpowder" or firearms, or anything like them, in the Book of Mormon. | ||
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Are gunpowder, pistols or firearms mentioned in the Book of Mormon?
Questions
Some critics claim that the Book of Mormon mentions "gunpowder," and "pistols and other firearms," which are clearly anachronisms.
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, click here
Answer
The claim is false. There is no mention of "gunpowder" or firearms, or anything like them, in the Book of Mormon.