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O Livro de Mórmon/Reações iniciais para
Reações iniciais para o Livro de Mórmon
Perguntas e Respostas
Early reactions to the Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon was met by a storm of criticism from early critics. This page archives examples of these early responses. Book of Mormon/Early reactions to/Joseph Smith the author
Other early reaction to the Book of Mormon
"Adding to or taking away"
Resumo: Bible forbids "adding to or taking away" from God's word
New revelation not necessary
Resumo: It is claimed that new revelation is blasphemous or unnecessary
Clumsy or obvious forgery
Resumo: It is claimed that the Book of Mormon is a clumsy or obvious forgery
Grammar and spelling errors
Resumo: Complaints about grammar, spelling, or style.
Heretical
Resumo: Claims that the existence of the Book of Mormon marks members of the Church as Christian heretics
KJV plagiarism?
Resumo: Plagiarized from the King James Bible
Sidney Rigdon
Resumo: Claims that Sidney Rigdon had major role in authorship
Lazy Smiths?
Resumo: Claims that the Smith family was lazy
Spalding theory
All "interested," so not to be trusted
Character assaults
Spiritual or literal?
Resumo: Did not literally see plates/angel?
Marin Harris and spiritual eyes
"Supernatural"
Notas