“Where Is This Man That Has Such Great Power?”

Brant Gardner

Clearly, there is no way to know precisely what was on the plates. However, there is ample evidence that Joseph’s translation allowed him to impose modern terms and concepts on ancient but unfamiliar terms. Thus, plausible combinations of elements may explain the horse/chariot combination in the Book of Mormon.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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