Episode 02 – Slide 7

FootnoteIn August 1833, Aaron Wright, one of Spalding’s neighbors, recalled his memories of Spalding’s Manuscript Found, then added: “Spalding had many other manuscripts, which I expect to see when Smith translates his other plate” (Howe 1834, p. 283-84). John Miller,...

Episode 02 – Slide 4

FootnoteExpected interactions based on geography: (1) Rigdon, Spalding, Pratt and (2) Cowdery and Smith. Authorship attributions and allegations: 1. Joseph Smith — Joseph Smith, Jr. was published as the “author” of the 1830 Book of Mormon. 2. Joseph Smith, Jr. and...

Episode 02 – Slide 3

FootnoteExpected interactions based on geography: (1) Rigdon, Spalding, Pratt and (2) Cowdery and Smith. Authorship assignments in chronological sequence: 1. Joseph Smith — Joseph Smith, Jr. was published as the “author” of the 1830 Book of Mormon. 2. Joseph Smith,...