Publisher's Synopsis
""Joseph Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Translator"" by R. C. Webb is a book that explores the life and work of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon religion. The author focuses specifically on Smith's role as a translator of ancient texts, including the Book of Mormon, which he claimed to have translated from golden plates given to him by an angel. The book provides a detailed examination of Smith's translation process, including his use of seer stones and other methods. It also delves into the controversy surrounding Smith's claims, as well as the impact of his translations on the development of the Mormon faith. Throughout the book, Webb draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, personal accounts, and scholarly research, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Smith as a translator and religious leader. Whether you are a student of Mormon history or simply interested in the life of one of America's most fascinating religious figures, ""Joseph Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Translator"" is a must-read.1936. A candid examination of his claims to have translated Ancient Egyptian writings, made in the Light of the best available knowledge of the present day. Smith claimed to have received an ancient book, composed of a number of metal leaves or plates, having the appearance of gold; inscribed with unfamiliar characters, and bound together by rings let into perforations along one edge. This book, as he has informed us, contained records of peoples living on the American continent many centuries before the coming of Columbus, written in a language, or in a style of writing, to which the name Reformed Egyptian was applied. Although he was unable to read, or decipher the inscriptions, he relates that he was directed to undertake the work of translation, upon the assurance that by the gift and power of God he would be enabled to understand their meaning. Therefore, he accepted the task; dictating word by word to a transcriber.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
