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A four-page polemical tract asking questions about the Urim and Thummim, the translation processes, and the changes in the Book of Mormon.

An alleged exposé of Mormonism and its beliefs wherein the Book of Mormon is considered to be “heavy” and “verbose” in style. The author asserts that most of the proper names of the Book of Mormon could have been formed from biblical, Latin, or modern names. Various anachronisms are noted, such as the assertion in the Book of Mormon regarding the presence of pre-Columbian domesticated animals, passages from Shakespeare, modern phraseology, and ungrammatical expressions. Numerous Book of Mormon phrases are listed that the author views as being peculiar to nineteenth-century revival language.

An apologetic work that answers numerous charges against the Book of Mormon. He reviews Emma Smith’s testimony that while translating the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith “had neither manuscript nor book to read from” An attempted refutation of Bay’s work, Doctrines and Dogmas of Mormonism.

A pamphlet that briefly explains the nature of the Book of Mormon. The writer rejects the Spaulding Theory on the basis that Sidney Rigdon never heard of the Book of Mormon until after its publication and that the Book of Mormon bears no resemblance to the unpublished manuscript rediscovered in 1884.

Many LDS authors hold that Isaiah 29:11-24 and Ezekiel 37:15-20 have reference to the Book of Mormon. Non-LDS biblical commentators have a different view of these verses.

A concordance or alphabetical listing of all the words of the Book of Mormon (except twenty of the most common words, such as a, the, and) accompanied with scriptural references and a brief excerpt of the scriptural passage showing the context of each word of the concordance.

This excellent concordance to the Book of Mormon was begun by Elder George Reynolds whilst he was imprisoned for practicing polygamy. He would labor on it for twenty years before it was completed. While it is little-used itself today, Reynolds’s concordance served as a foundation for the later Topical Guide and index to the Book of Mormon.

Defends the Book of Mormon by giving an overview of its story as a sacred history of the early inhabitants of America and a historical account of the coming forth of the book. Tells the history of the Spaulding theory, and discusses Martin Harris’s visit to Professor Anthon as a fulfillment of Isaiah 29.

Members of the Church must return to the Book of Mormon, for they have begun to stray from the basic principles and doctrines.

Claims that the Book of Mormon is a product of plagiarism from the earlier historical romance of Spaulding. The laws given by Mosiah bear a close resemblance to laws existent in the United States. The most interesting law was against the practice of polygamy, which many Mormons practiced in 1900.

A polemical work against Mormonism. The author advances a variation of the Spaulding theory and he notes the presence in the Book of Mormon of modern phrases.

Presents a brief history of Mormonism. Accepts the Spaulding theory for the origin of the Book of Mormon.

A series of articles documenting New World myths that relate to the Book of Mormon: there were once highly populated cities in Central and South America; North American Indians migrated from South and Central America; the Indians are descendants of four brothers; the Peruvian myth of Manco Capac is based upon Nephi; the Maya empire began at Zarahemla; the Jaredite country was between Costa Rica and Columbia; the cross was a holy symbol in America before Columbus; pre- Columbian water baptism; the God Quetzalcoatl was born of a virgin, was a high priest, had a white complexion, wore white robes, and had a beard; the “red man” believed that the white man was coming; Indians once had iron tools and glass; the Jaredites were mound builders; bones of animals now extinct have been found in South America (author suggests cureloms and cumoms); pre-Columbian Indians wrote on metal plates.

Believes that the story about the Book of Mormon was intended to be a practical joke and that Joseph Smith realized there was money in perpetrating this hoax.

Author compares the Spaulding manuscript with the Book of Mormon and concludes that no “sane person” would believe there was a connection between the two works.

Quotes relevant passages from the Doctrine and Covenants showing the importance of the Book of Mormon. Ends with a charge to study the Book of Mormon, and a testimony of its truthfulness.

Report and commentary on an article from the Denver Republican (9 June 1900), which told of a trip that E. S. Compston of Harvard University made to Central America. Compston reported that he saw many similarities to the Book of Mormon but believed that Joseph Smith learned about these ruins from a traveler; yet many of the places Compston visited had never been viewed before.

Argues that Nephi made two sets of plates and that Mormon made references to both sets while compiling the Book of Mormon.

Solomon’s teachings

Reprint of an article from Inter-Ocean (23 September 1900), which tells of a discovery of nearly 2,000 human skeletons in Galveston, Texas. Scientists were of the opinion that the city was destroyed by a giant tidal wave. The Saints’ Herald article proposes that this occurred during the destruction at the time of Shiz and Coriantumr.

A polemical work against Mormonism. Much of the book is devoted to an attack on the Book of Mormon along the same lines as the author’s 1887 work, The Golden Bible.

This work has been written for the purpose of instructing the youth of Zion in the first principles of the gospel. For the most part our parents have been converted to the gospel while living in the various States of this country, or in foreign lands, by the preaching of the servants of God sent forth of him to proclaim the ushering in of the Dispensation of the Fullness of Times, and to call mankind to repentance. They carefully and thoroughly examined every principle advanced by them; for notwithstanding the doctrines taught by the Elders were older than the earth, and in various dispensations have been expounded by prophets and apostles whose testimony is recorded in the Bible, yet something in the spirit by which they were proclaimed, and the manner in which they were combined, made them a new gospel—a new religion. Not only did our parents hear the public discourses of the servants of God, but in the home circle—to which they invited the teachers of the seemingly New Faith—the gospel, the harmony and beauty of its principles, the consistent blending in it of justice, and mercy, its sanctifying influence upon the human character, its spirit and powers, were all common topics of their conversation; until they not only intellectually assented to it as a grand system of truth, but also became imbued with its spirit, and felt and enjoyed its powers. With the youth of Zion it has been different. Being removed from the errors of the sectarian world, it has been thought they would accept the gospel as a matter of course. It may be stated as a general truth, that too much in this respect has been taken for granted; and in too many instances our youth have not been instructed so thoroughly in the things of God as they ought to have been. Many have grown up in lamentable ignorance of even the First Principles of the gospel—which ignorance is often confounded with unbelief, or mistaken for infidelity. To such the gospel has only to be presented intelligently, and in its native simplicity, to be accepted. “Whoever examined our religion,” said one of the Fathers of the early Christian Church, “but what he accepted it?” So now: the Gospel has only to be understood to be admired and believed. It is to place within their reach a thorough exposition of the First Principles of the gospel that this work has been prepared, and is now presented to the youth of Zion: and it is the earnest hope of the author that by a patient perusal of these pages those who now believe the gospel will find their faith strengthened and confirmed; and those who do not believe it, be convinced of its truth. It is but fair to the writer to say that the work has been written amid the busy scenes of missionary life in a foreign land. Its preparation has been frequently interrupted by travel, and the performance of many other duties requiring the writer’s attention. If this work, therefore, in point of excellence shall fall below what was desired by the General Superintendency of the Mutual Improvement Associations, at whose instigation it was written, it is hoped these circumstances will in some degree excuse it.

Transcript of an address made January 7, 1901. Condemns “Mormans,” but describes the plates, the Urim and Thummim, and the stone box that held the treasures.

Pamphlet. Provides a brief history of Solomon Spaulding and proposes that a second, re-written, Spaulding manuscript formed the basis for the Book of Mormon.

An apologetic work, written by a former Church Historian of the Reorganized church, responding to criticisms raised by Bays in his work, Doctrines and Dogmas of Mormonism

A series of nine lectures that begins with Stebbins’s testimony of the Book of Mormon followed by an overview of its history. Lectures deal with archaeology, geography, linguistics, the Biblical scriptures, and other items.

The Third Division of this book contains a collection of Book of Mormon leaflets that present Book of Mormon lessons to be presented to the Sunday School adult classes for the years 1889, 1896, 1898. Also includes in the Fourth Division lessons on the life of Joseph Smith and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. These are dated 1889, 1890, and 1896.

Twelve essays based on Book of Mormon teachings that establish the concepts and principles of the Bible. Jesus Christ is the mediator; the pure in heart will come unto Christ; it is required that we forgive one another because of Christ’s Atonement; Alma speaks of the Fall of Adam, the birth of Christ, and the law of Moses; Samuel the Lamanite testifies of Christ; Christ teaches in the land Bountiful; Mormon reveals the God of miracles; Ether teaches of faith; Moroni teaches the way to judge good and evil and exhorts all to come unto Christ.

An understanding of what charity is and is not is essential in gaining safety from the counterfeits of Satan. The Book of Mormon teaches us best about charity, defining it as “the pure love of Christ” (Moroni 7:47), an everlasting, unselfish love. It is not simply a feeling, but an eternal truth that leads to complete obedience, mercy, and forgiveness.

The size and price of the Book of Mormon often prevent its sale. It is the best missionary tool available and should go to “every nation, kindred, and people” It has a heavenly influence that penetrates the hearts of men to convict, convert, and confound. It is a lack of faith that prevents its wide distribution.

A debate between H. Bays and Heman C. Smith. The debaters discuss the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Three Witnesses.

A full investigation of the Bible and the Book of Mormon shows no contradiction between the two works.

Amos’s prophecy of the great apostasy (Amos 8:11–12)

In 1899 a skeleton of a mastodon was found in North America and scientists believe that these ancient relatives of the elephant co-existed with men.

This reprint of a newspaper article declares that the Book of Mormon is of the highest moral type and suggests that there is no internal evidence that it is a romance written by a skillful author. It is consistent with the “highest type of Christian life”

Prominent leaders of non-LDS churches were enraged against the Book of Mormon and polygamy. They set forth accusations that Spaulding had written the manuscript that had become the Book of Mormon and that Joseph Smith was a fraud. The accusations were put to rest when the Spaulding manuscript was found and placed in Oberlin College by President Fairchilds in 1884-85. A debate was held in which Elder R. C. Evans defended the Book of Mormon and confounded those opposed to the book.

The Book of Mormon records many of the prophecies of Isaiah, which teach that Zion will stand and not the United States of America.

A response to A. Theodore Schroeder’s claim that the Book of Mormon was written by Joseph Smith as a “practical joke”

Reprint of and rebuttal to an article that appeared in Northwestern Christian Advocate, April 17, 1901, which claims that Sidney Rigdon was a “literary genius” who adapted the Manuscript Found by Spaulding to Joseph Smith’s and his own ideas.

Reprint of an article that appeared 18 August 1901 in the Denver Times. Tells of the claim of Mrs. Diadama Whitney Chittenden that Joseph Smith was working for a millwright named Spafford in Salem, Ohio, when Joseph stole the unpublished manuscripts that Spafford had composed. Joseph Smith then published the Book of Mormon using Spafford’s manuscript as the greater part of the Book of Mormon.

Tells the story of the reception of the gold plates from the hands of Moroni. Joseph Smith was not to rely wholly upon divine power to protect the plates; he had to be diligent and watchful. Also reported is the story of Sidney Rigdon’s visit to Professor Anthon and the lost 116 pages.

Provides personal reflections and thoughts after having read the Book of Mormon for the fourth time.

A romantic drama (written in four acts) based upon the trial of Korihor, the Anti-Christ.

A polemical work against Mormonism. The author dismisses the testimonies of the Book of Mormon witnesses by asserting their poor character and credulous nature. The Book of Mormon contains numerous anachronisms such as the account of the Jaredite barges, discusses pre-Columbian domesticated animals, Old World crops in the New World before Columbus, alleged absence of archaeological evidence, anthropological dificulties, Lehi’s desert journey, the mongoloid origin of the Indians, contradictions with the Bible, and others.

Speculation on the lost tribes, including Levi

Many bear witness of Joseph Smith’s divine mission and the Book of Mormon’s authenticity. They never denied their testimonies. Many reformers testilied of the apostasy of the Church and looked forward to a restoration. During the lirst vision Joseph was told to join no church. An angel delivered the Book of Mormon plates restoring the primitive gospel of Christ.

A polemical work against Mormonism and the Book of Mormon. Author believes that the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible, both doctrinally and scripturally; there is no archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon, the Anthon account is discredited, and no proper names in the Book of Mormon can be found in Central America.

A history of Mormonism written by a non-Mormon. Chapters 6-11 discuss various aspects of the Book of Mormon, such as its translation, the 1834 Anthon denial, the role of the Three Witnesses, the Kinderhook plates, alleged quotes from Shakespeare, and various anachronisms and absurdities such as the presence of common Bible passages, pre-Columbian domesticated animals, and grammatical blunders.

Author dogmatically asserts that the Spaulding Manuscript was the source from whence the Book of Mormon sprang. He lists twenty-two “points of perfect identity” between the two books and dismisses the witnesses’ testimonies on the grounds that they only claimed to have seen with one “eye of faith”

Herald Heritage, [R]1971. As evidence that the Book of Mormon is a true document, the author quotes early works on the antiquities of America and gives Book of Mormon references that compare with the findings of early American explorers.

Guide for standardized pronunciation of Book of Mormon names. Includes people and places and a scripture reference for each.

A work that attempts to understand the psychological and environmental factors that influenced Joseph Smith, his early visions, and the Book of Mormon. Chapter 4 and 5 introduce possible sources behind the Book of Mormon such as Joseph Smith, Sr.’s dream of the tree of life, Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews, Elias Boudinot, Josiah Priest, the Westminster Confession, popular contemporary religious ideas, and others. Appendix II discusses the possibility that Joseph Smith was an epileptic, which would presumably explain his visions. Appendix III contains a discussion of the Spaulding-Rigdon theory and the author’s reasons for rejecting it in favor of a psychological explanation. [M. R.]

Corianton was first published as a serial in the Contributor, 1889. At that time the story was well received by a large circle of readers and the Author was urged by many of his friends to continue in that line of composition, as much good might come of it. A call came to engage in other work, however, and the delightful field just entered had to be abandoned. During the years that have intervened since the first publication of the story, many have inquired if Corianton would not appear in booklet form, to which the Author always replied in the affirmative, but without being able to say when the time of publication would come. Since the simple Nephite story, however, promises to become famous through Mr. O. U. Bean’s dramatization of it, many—I may say very many—have expressed a desire of forming the acquaintance of Corianton as he first appeared; and hence the Author presents Corianton, the Nephite.

History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a semi-official history of the early Latter Day Saint movement during the lifetime of Joseph Smith. It is largely composed of Smith’s writings and interpretations and editorial comments by Smith’s secretaries, scribes, and after Smith’s death, historians of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The history was written between 1839 and 1856. Parts of it were published in Times and Seasons and other church periodicals. It was later published in its entirety with extensive annotations and edits by B. H. Roberts as part of a seven-volume series beginning in 1902 as History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Contains the story of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon interspersed with journal entries, important footnote accounts, newspaper articles, accounts given to scribes, and commentary. Discusses Moroni’s visit, the circumstances under which the records were delivered to the prophet, the attempts to steal them, the work of translation, Martin Harris’s visit to Professor Anthon, the loss of the 116 pages of manuscript, the translation process, the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, the Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, copyright laws, and the publication of the book.

A fictional narrative based on the Book of Mormon story of Corianton found in the book of Alma.

Written in the form of a discussion between a father and his four children. Answers criticisms of the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is complimentary to the Bible.

A polemical tract against Mormonism. The writer notes problems with the claims of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon witnesses regarding the revelatory events surrounding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Contains maps and an outline of Book of Mormon history as prepared by the RLDS Committee on American Archaeology. Outlines the Nephite history, Jaredite history, describes conditions discovered by early explorers and priests after Columbus, and gives archaeological evidence of extinct animals and civilizations that were mentioned in the Book of Mormon,.

This article gives a description of the gold plates, discusses the Urim and Thummim that were used by Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon, and believes that the entire unsealed portion of the gold plates was translated.

Since the publishing of the Book of Mormon in 1830 much has came forth to promote greater understanding of the ancient inhabitants of America. Sources published from 1852 to 1901 are quoted to show that scientific finds have helped to establish the validity of the Book of Mormon. Topics include hieroglyphs, religion, large civilizations, governmental structure, and stone boxes.

The Old Testament theme of “to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams” (Samuel 15:22)

A plea is made to all saints to await the great judgment of God, when the enemies of the Book of Mormon will be judged and the saints vindicated. There are righteous causes that cannot be tried in the tribunals of men.

Speculation on the lost tribes, including Levi

Sidney Rigdon placed a manuscript in Smith’s hands to proclaim as the Book of Mormon. This conspiracy was contrived by Rigdon and the manuscript was a revised edition of Solomon Spaulding’s manuscript.

A youth oriented defense of the Book of Mormon and a justification for the drama referred to in the title.

A response to allegations that the Old Testament quotes in the Book of Mormon and the Inspired Translation that Joseph Smith made do not agree. The results of Moler’s comprehensive study are reported. The conclusion is that, though the Book of Mormon was translated many years before the Inspired Version, the texts do agree.

Attempts to locate the Hill Cumorah in the Northeastern United States, arguing that such a location more fully fits the criteria of the Book of Mormon than other areas of the continent.

This article makes an argument for Book of Mormon authenticity with the following arguments: The Mayan and Egyptian hieratic alphabets are similar. The Chiapas claim descent from the “Lord of the Hollow Wood” who was at the tower of Babel. Jared was at the tower and crossed the ocean in “hollow wood” that was tight like a dish.

A short paragraph answering the question: “Into what languages has the Book of Mormon been translated and printed?”

A brief review of William Linn’s work, The Story of the Mormons and Riley’s, The Founder of Mormonism. Carruth favors Riley’s psychological thesis over the Spaulding theory for the origin of the Book of Mormon. [M.R.

Teaches the importance of the Book of Mormon as a witness for God and the Bible. Explores the Bible in the nineteenth century, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the contents of the book, and how it supports the Bible.

Among the biographical sketches of ancient prophets are Nephi and Moriancumer, the brother of Jared.

Author considers it his duty to warn humanity of the dangers of the Church and its false prophet. Joseph Smith was given power to translate the Book of Mormon by God and no other gift was given to him.

Relief Society lessons. Part two outlines a course of study from the Book of Mormon.

The Book of Mormon teaches the same beliefs and doctrines as taught in the Bible and holds the same promises of salvation.

Absence of priesthood keys between Moses and the Messiah

The conditions in the premortal life including a description of the war in heaven, an account of the Fall, and what has been gained from it

Reprint of a letter from the Toledo Weekly Blade accusing ‘Mormons’ of printing Spaulding’s Manuscript Found for the purpose of refuting the argument that the Book of Mormon is based on that manuscript.

Believes that even though the major events of the Book of Mormon took place in South America, it would have been possible for the gold plates to have been brought to New York. Author argues, therefore, that the Hill Cumorah is in New York.

A news note regarding a rare copy of the Palmyra first edition of the Book of Mormon that was donated to the Chicago Historical Society.

Old Testament examples of the consequences of disobedience

David Whitmer treasured the Book of Mormon manuscript and would not sell it in his lifetime, but after his death it was presented to the Reorganized Church.

The Book of Mormon people were assigned to America by God. The article includes the story of the book, the testimonies of the witnesses, why it is called the Book of Mormon, when the sealed portion will be given, the fulfillment of biblical prophecies, evidence found in the relics of antiquity, and the language of the book. It was not written by Solomon Spaulding.

Announces the recent publication of the Scandinavian edition of the Book of Mormon.

This is a reprint of Kipling’s chapter on “Mormonism” found in his American Notes. He calls the Book of Mormon a “powerful Anaesthetic” and the instruments with which the Book of Mormon was translated “gig-lamps,” and he observes that the book has no “style” and is “toilsome” and “vile”

Encourages people to be faithful to the teachings of the Book of Mormon. Many critics fail to read the book before expressing their opinions, and then their opinions vary widely.

This article discusses scientific justifications for the Word of Wisdom. It also includes a clipping from a newspaper that talks of the ancient ruins of Central America and the magnificence of the race that occupied these ruins. The author writes that such ruins are evidence that the peoples of the Book of Mormon did indeed exist.