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KnoWhy #538 - Did a “Magic World View” Influence the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 27:26/Isaiah 29:14)

TitleKnoWhy #538 - Did a “Magic World View” Influence the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 27:26/Isaiah 29:14)
Publication TypeKnoWhy
Year of Publication2019
Corporate AuthorsBook of Mormon Central Staff
PublisherBook of Mormon Central
Place PublishedSpringville, UT
KeywordsEarly Church History; Folk Magic; Magic World View; Seer stone; Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Abstract

Did a "magic world view" influence Joseph Smith and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon? The Prophet never denied having once participated in folk practices during his youth, but, as this KnoWhy explores, claims that he was fundamentally influenced by "magical" beliefs is a misleadingly simplistic approach to a very complex topic.

URLhttps://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/did-a-magic-world-view-influence-the-coming-forth-of-the-book-of-mormon
Citation Key6064

Scripture Reference

2 Nephi 27:26