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Book of Mormon/Anachronisms/Weapons
Criticism
Critics claim that the Book of Mormon mentions "gunpowder," a clear anachronism.
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Response
The claim is false. There is no mention of "gunpowder" or anything like it in the Book of Mormon.
Endnotes
None
Further reading
FAIR wiki articles
Book of Mormon/Anachronisms/Weapons