Episode description
Episode description
In this episode, Sandra Tanner and Chris delve into key figures and moments in Mormon historical scholarship. They discuss individuals like Dee Jay Nelson, Mark Hofman, and Wesley Walters, highlighting their contributions to uncovering evidence that challenges official LDS narratives, including the Palmyra revivals and the 1826 trial of Joseph Smith.The conversation touches on the work of scholars like Dan Vogel, Stan Larson, and D. Michael Quinn, as well as influential writers such as Fawn Brodie. Topics include changes in the Book of Mormon, early Mormon controversies, and the deeper complexities of Mormon history. This episode provides a compelling exploration of the intersection between faith, evidence, and critical analysis.
00:00:00 Brief review of key points from the previous episode
00:01:23 Discussion about the alias of Steven Mayfield/Stan Fields
00:11:10 Scholar Dee Jay Nelson’s false claim of having a PhD, Tanners losing some credibility
00:21:27 Joseph Smith’s mistakes in the Book of Abraham translation using heretic and hieroglyphics simultaneously
00:22:56 Insights into Mark Hofman’s forgery activities
00:28:10 Kerry Ross Boren exploring efforts to dig into Tanner-related controversies
00:35:40 Profiling Wesley Walters and his evidence against the Palmyra revivals and his discovery of the 1826 trial for Joseph Smith
01:06:00 Discussing M.T. Lamb and Mike Marquardt’s scholarly works
01:22:55 Stan Larson and the thousands of changes made to the Book of Mormon text
01:31:20 Key Figures in Mormon Studies like D. Michael Quinn, Fawn Brodie, Curt Bench, etc.
02:00:36 Insights into Sterling McMurrin’s perspectives and the New Mormon Thesis
02:06:30 Addressing the number of wives Joseph Smith had relationships with
02:14:00 Reflections on Christianity and Jesus Christ’s Atonement
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