On this episode, we take a look at the Spalding theory as the source text for the Book of Mormon. The Spalding theory has been stuck in the margins of Mormon history for quite some time. Well, we try to rip it out of the margins, and into the spotlight for critical examination, and a fair trial in the court of historical possibilities. There's a lot of information to cover, and a lot of conjecture to answer to, but the evidence seems to be there, to support the claims of the theory. Does it seem plausible to you?
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Links:
Spalding's widow and daughter statements http://mormonthink.com/mormonstudiesmatilda.htm)
Aron/Aaron Wright quote http://solomonspalding.com/tanrpg/TanrRev1.htm)
Abner Jackson quote http://www.truthandgrace.com/1881AbnerStatement.htm)
ExMormon Foundation statistical analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuNtJJoJ2W0)
Book of Mormon Tories http://www.postmormon.org/exp_e/index.php/magazine/pmm_article_full_text/211)
Bonus Content: http://www.solomonspalding.com/SSpaper3.htm)
