Joseph Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Translator

""Joseph Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Translator"" is a book written by R. C. Webb. The book explores the life and work of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In particular, the book focuses on Smith's role as a translator of ancient texts, including the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and other important religious texts. The book provides a detailed analysis of Smith's translation methods, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he worked. It also examines the impact that Smith's translations had on the early Mormon Church and on the broader religious landscape of America in the 19th century. Overall, ""Joseph Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Translator"" is an informative and insightful exploration of an important religious figure and his contributions to the development of the Mormon faith.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.