I see you have obtained your information from the Tanners. I hope you understand that the Tanners are the most non-credible source you could possibly use in citing any kind of research done on the matter. They are bitter once-mormons who distort LDS history and severely take it out of context because they immensely despise the LDS Church. Their research is severely biased, selective and false, rendering to all kinds of ridiculous assumptions posed as facts. I won't even go into how inaccurate their material is.
If interested you can read more on this website for information as to why the Tanner's anti-mormon doctrine is so erroneous.
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Truthfully, this is a waste of my time and yours. Everything done by the Tanners is a waste of time to read - they just are not credible.
If you want to know more of the actual history of the Kinderhook plates you can read about it here.
http://www.lightplanet.com/...onse/kinderhook/kinderhook.htm
The facts are obvious that Joseph Smith never translated the Kinderhook plates. And besides, the story is so irrelevant to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon that it is a total waste to even discuss the matter.
If you really want to know about the authenticity of the Book of Mormon then simply READ IT. That book will tell you more about it's authenticity than anything or anyone. Some people are afraid to just pick it up and start reading. This I truly do not understand. I don't see any harm in reading a proposed "sacred book" with an open mind and with prayer to find for oneself the authenticity.
I will not entertain any replies that are based on the research of bitter once-mormons. Their research is just too biased. Just use the facts from authentic Church history please.
And, I will not entertain replies from anyone purporting that the Book of Mormon is a fluke unless they have SINCERELY READ a substantial amount of the book THEMSELVES, with an open heart and with prayer to God asking in sincerity to know of it's truthfulness. God does answer prayers and is the ultimate source of truth, (as opposed to the Tanners or other bitter anti-mormons.) In fact, you can have your own free copy of the Book.
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The Book of Mormon speaks for itself on its own, like the Bible. Who would attempt to disprove the Bible without first reading it anyway?? Sounds ridiculous, I know.
There is more truth and clairification for us in these Last Days. It is sitting before our eyes. Yet, many chose to be blind to the Truth as the Jews were blind to their very own Messiah they were waiting for.
God's ways of doing things are not always our own so don't be suprised if it seems somewhat different to have additional scripture reveled in our day.
God still works the same as he always has in the past to teach His childeren: God calls prophets and apostles who have the priesthood authority to teach in His name, those teachings are written down as scripture for our learning and growth (like the scripture complied in the Bible). The Book of Mormon was written by ancient propehts living in the America's who had the priesthood authority to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, those teachings were written down as scripture for us in this day - called the Book of Mormon.
It's true. You'll love the light and knowledge it will give you - it will answer many questions, clarify what you are unsure of, and reinforce your own beliefs in Jesus Christ the Savior of the world and Son of God. It's beautiful and precious scripture given to all of us if we will just read it and find out for ourselves!
The Book of Mormon is Holy Scripture - the Word of God.
Another Testament of Jesus Christ and compliment to the Holy Bible.
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