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Was Martin Harris an unstable, gullible, and superstitious man?

"Eye of Faith" and "Spiritual Eye" statements by Martin Harris

Summary: Martin Harris frequently told people that he did not see the golden plates and the angel with his natural eyes but rather with “spiritual eyes” or the “eye of faith.” Critics desire to make it appear as though the statements made by Martin Harris about the Three Witnesses’ manifestation discount its reality. But in their zeal for the destruction of the LDS faith critics have wrenched Brother Harris’ statements out of their proper context. This vital viewpoint can be regained by simply taking a look at several passages from the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants—which all predate Martin’s public statements about the nature of his experience.

Martin Harris' Statements regarding the Book of Mormon

Summary: This is a collection of statements made by Martin Harris about the Book of Mormon and the gold plates. More will be added as they are found.

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Martin Harris is accused of beating his wife Lucy Harris

Summary: Critics charge that Martin Harris was a man of poor character because he allegedly beat his wife, Lucy Harris, when she would not accept Mormonism.