Ep330: Was Joseph Smith the Sole Author of The Book of Mormon? w/ Ganesh Cherian

Mormonish welcomes author Ganesh Cherian, whose book Joseph Smith: The Architect of Mormonism: A Topical Biography examines Joseph Smith’s role in shaping Mormon theology and belief. Together we explore evidence for Joseph Smith’s authorship of the Book of Mormon, the influences that may have shaped the text, and what this debate tells us about the origins of Mormonism. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on one of the most important questions in Mormon history.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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