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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Three Witnesses & Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon: Do Their Stories Hold Up?

from Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive! · host Mormon News Roundup

The testimonies of the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses are some of the most frequently cited pieces of evidence for the Book of Mormon. For believing Latter-day Saints, they provide powerful support for Joseph Smith's claims. For critics, they raise important historical questions that deserve careful examination.Over the years, I've created a number of short videos exploring what these witnesses actually said, how their accounts changed over time, and whether their testimonies withstand historical scrutiny. This video brings all of those reels together into one convenient supercut.Topics include:• The Three Witnesses• The Eight Witnesses• Spiritual vs. physical experiences• Later statements from the witnesses• Historical context• Common apologetic arguments• Critical perspectivesWhether you're a believer, a former member, or simply interested in American religious history, I hope this collection helps you better understand one of the most fascinating aspects of the Book of Mormon's origins.If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing for more content on Mormon history, doctrine, apologetics, and current events.What do you think? Do the witnesses strengthen the case for the Book of Mormon, or do their accounts leave you with more questions? Let me know in the comments.#BookOfMormon #Mormon #LDS #ExMormon #JosephSmith #ChurchHistory #ThreeWitnesses #EightWitnesses #GoldPlates #MormonHistoryPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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