![]() ![]() They have heard that there was such a book, but they know nothing of its contents, only that it claims to be a divine revelation. Professor Orson Pratt was not far from correct when he wrote : "The great majority of the world, however, reject the Book of Mormon without the least examination as to its claims. On the other hand it is inexcusable that the book has never had the serious examination which its importance demands. It is not to be wondered, therefore, that those who believe in the truth of this book have been faithful in urging its claim to serious attention. The botanist and zoologist would have to rewrite the account of the flora and fauna of America. The account of the convulsions of nature, which occurred in America at the time of Christ's coming, would compel the geologist to reexamine his theories as to the formation of land and sea, and the astronomer to adjust his laws of the heavens to the wonderful three days' darkness. If this Nephite record be true, we have an account of the civilization in the North and Central and South Americas from "The earliest ages after the Flood to the beginning of the Fifth Century of the Christian Era." The Book of Mormon, were it shown to be true, would give important information to Scientists. The value of the Book of Mormon to the archaeologist would be equally great. A flood of light would be thrown upon the whole question of Church origins if the account of the organization of the Church in the new world, described in the Book of Mormon, were similar to that in the old. If this book is what it claims to be it throws light upon matters of the first importance.Īt the present time, when New Testament scholars, with better linguistic and historic equipment than ever before, are studying the life and teachings of Jesus, the record of His appearance to the Nephites and the version of His teachings preserved by the Nephite scribes would be of great value. Roberts, who, in his "New Witnesses for God," has replied to more recent criticism, without being impressed with their conviction of the truth and value of the Book of Mormon, and their deep sense of duty to persuade others to accept their conclusions. ![]() No fair-minded man can read the works of Orson Pratt (perhaps the ablest of all the Mormon advocates), and of Brigham H. Their leaders and teachers have defended the authenticity of the book with great earnestness and power. This fact has been appreciated by the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and by them alone. If the Book of Mormon is true, it is, next to the Bible, the most important book in the world. ![]()
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