Book of Mormon Criticism

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Book of Mormon Accusatory Questions
Addresses various attacks that have been made against the Book of Mormon
Trouble at River City
A somewhat humorous look at Book of Mormon criticism by Reuben Dunn.
A Scholar Looks at the Evidences for the Book of Mormon
Daniel C. Peterson speaks about some of the evidences for the Book of Mormon.
The Book of Mormon: True or False
Hugh Nibley discusses why Joseph Smith could not have written the Book of Mormon and why the book has to be exactly what it claims to be.
Basic Methodological Problems with the Anti-Mormon Approach to the Geography and Archaeology of the Book of Mormon
William J. Hamblin analyzes issues of the difficulties of reconstructing ancient geographies, problems with the discontinuity of Mesoamerican toponyms, the historical development of the idea of a Limited Geography Model, and difficulties of textual and artifactual interpretation when trying to relate the Book of Mormon to archaeological remains.
The Historicity of the Book of Mormon
Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave this address at the F.A.R.M.S. annual dinner on October 29, 1993.
Reformed Egyptian
William J. Hamblin addresses the criticism that there is no language known as "reformed Egyptian."
On Alma 7:10 and the Birthplace of Jesus Christ
One of the most popular anti-Mormon claims is that the Book of Mormon gives the wrong location for the birth of Jesus Christ. This paper by Daniel C. Peterson, Matthew Roper, and William J. Hamblin addresses that crticism.
Comments on the Book of Mormon Witnesses
In spite of the fact that they never denied their testimony, Anti-Mormons frequently attack the testimony of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon because they later left the Church. This paper by Matthew Roper examines specific criticisms made by the Anti-Mormons Jerald and Sandra Tanner..
The Latest Strawman
William J. Hamblin responds to Stephen E. Thompson's 1994 review of Review of Books on the Book of Mormon . He concludes "The failure of those who reject the historicity of the Book of Mormon to respond cogently to the increasing body of evidence and argument supporting historicity is becoming painfully apparent."
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