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The Spaulding Theory

TitleThe Spaulding Theory
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1942
AuthorsE. McGavin, Cecil
MagazineThe Latter Day Saints' Millennial Star
Volume104
Issue Number14
Pagination218–219, 223
Date Published2 April 1942
KeywordsBook of Mormon Authorship; Manuscript Found; Spaulding Manuscript; Spaulding, Solomon
Abstract

This series deals with a wide variety of aspects of the Book of Mormon including Joseph Smith, Obadiah Dogberry, ancient fortifications, metal plates, Spaulding theory, clarifications of biblical doctrine, the abridging work of Mormon, record of the Jaredites, differences between the Bible and the Book of Mormon, witnesses of the Book of Mormon, history, literary qualities, Hebrew traits in the book, its relation to the Bible, and evidence of its antiquity. The sixth part covers the Spaulding theory of Book of Mormon authorship.

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