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It is altogether probable that these two bookspriests wonders of nature and providence, 1824. However, the three manuscripts also include viz 23 d. Did ethan smiths view of the hebrews furnish structural material. Is the book of mormon plagiarized from view of the hebrews. See a thorough description at the end of this page. One of the impressions which this work is calculated to make is, the. Critic fawn brodie notes that it may be proved that joseph smith saw view of the hebrews before writing the book of mormon, but the striking parallelisms between the books hardly leave a case for mere coincidence. Did ethan smiths view of the hebrews furnish structural material for joseph smiths book of mormon. Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation jst is the king james version of the bible with joseph smiths revisionsmostly in the form of additions, though with some other kinds of changes. I in 1823, a man by the name of ethan smith no relation to joseph smith published the first edition of a book he called view of the hebrews. Joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon, 2d ed.

Chapter 3 is the longest chapter in view of the hebrews. Oliver cowdery also a poultney, vermont resident was a member of ethans congregation during this time and before he went to new york to join his cousin third cousins joseph smith. Reverend ethan smith was the author of view of the hebrews. Ethan smith view of the hebrews, or, the tribes of isreal in americapaperback. Ethan smiths view of the hebrews, published seven years before the book of mormon is thought to be source material for joseph smiths book of mormon. Did joseph smith plagiarize from view of the hebrews when. Nov 05, 2011 view of the hebrews 1823 book of mormon1829 very very similar stories. Josiah priest argued that there was a lost race in the ancient americas, possibly of israelite descent. Did joseph smith plagiarize from view of the hebrews when writing the book of mormon by jeff lindsay.

Ces letter incorrectly lists sharon, vermont as the location of the 1830 book of mormon. If joseph smith did not rely extensively perhaps even exclusively on ethan smiths view of the hebrews in writing the book of mormon, then the two unrelated smiths are parties to the greatest literary coincidence in history. Joseph smith was born in vermont, but the book of mormon was first published in palmyra new york, a good distance away. Lds revelations view of the hebrews book of mormon 1.

The author ethan smith was the pastor of the religious congregation in which the oliver cowdrey family attended. Is view of the hebrews a source for the book of mormon. This change supports the original greek text of the phrase, which translates. Lds did joseph smith and the 1830 bom plagairize the 1823. This change supports the original greek text of the phrase, which translates as having left behind the beginning of the doctrine. See from priests american antiquities, times and seasons, 1 june 1842, 3. It is one of several books reflecting the popular fascination at the time of joseph smith with the question of indian origins. His book contained reports from missionaries and traders who lived among the indians. Since several people have pointed out alleged parallels between the book of mormon and view of the hebrews, consider the following unparallels that weaken. Similarities between the book of mormon and view of the hebrews book.

View of the hebrews 1825 edition introduction mormons in. Jan 27, 2010 critic fawn brodie notes that it may be proved that joseph smith saw view of the hebrews before writing the book of mormon, but the striking parallelisms between the books hardly leave a case for mere coincidence. Roberts concluded that this book, originally published in poultney, vermont in 1823 7 years prior to the book of mormon was available to joseph smith and contained enough parallel material to the book of mormon so as to furnish a virtual groundplan for it. View of the hebrews 1825 edition introduction mormons. View of the hebrews, or, the tribes of isreal in america 9781930679610. Mar 07, 2016 joseph smith quoted view of the hebrews as supporting the book of mormon there was, however, a reference to view of the hebrews within joseph smiths lifetime, but it came from the prophet himself. Book of mormon and view of the hebrews parallels life. New approaches to the book of mormon brent lee metcalfe, editor. Joseph smiths transformation of hebrews in alma 12. Joseph quotes view of the hebrews in support of the book of mormon.

Another look at book of mormon and view of the hebrews. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. View of the hebrews is an 1823 book written by ethan smith, a congregationalist minister in vermont, who argued that native americans were descended from the ten lost tribes of israel, a relatively common view during the early nineteenth century. View of the hebrews is an 1823 book written by ethan smith, a united states congregationalist minister, who argued that native americans were descended from the ten lost tribes of israel.

Lds did joseph smith and the 1830 bom plagairize the. Some have suggested that the source for much of the history and theology in the book of mormon was an early nineteenthcentury book entitled view of the hebrews, by ethan smith. One of the conspiracy theories that gained traction after the solomon. Hardly any of these points are found in the book of mormon, as one would expect if joseph smith were using view of the hebrews or trying to make his book persuasive. Woodbridge riley argued joseph smith and oliver cowdery worked from ethan smiths view of the hebrews, a book tracing american indian descent to the lost tribes of israel. View of the hebrews1823 book of mormon1829 very very similar stories. There was a reference to view of the hebrews within joseph smiths lifetime coming from the prophet himself. Did view of the hebrews influence themes in joseph smith. View of the hebrews was published in 1823 and a second edition was published in 1825. Was the book of mormon a plagiarism of a book called a view. Ethan smith republished view of the hebrews, revised and enlarged, in 1835. Well, if joseph smith used ethan smiths view of the hebrews as the main source for the book of mormon, as many critics claim, it is a miracle for the same.

Ethan smith s view of the hebrews, published seven years before the book of mormon is thought to be source material for joseph smith s book of mormon. In this novel one of the romans served as the narrator of what the group observed. The author ethan smith was the pastor of the religious congregation in which. If joseph smith composed this book, the act was a miracle. Was the book of mormon a plagiarism of a book called a. It was ethan smith s book that would provide the young seer with the concepts that would get his active imagination to work on transforming the expectations of the treasure hunters. Newview of the hebrewscd ebook pdfdid joseph smith.

View of the hebrewsethan smithoriginal book of mormon. View of the hebrews, or, the tribes of isreal in america 2nd edition. Could joseph smith have written the book of mormon. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source. A book was written shortly before the book of mormon which contains some remarkable. Jan 01, 1977 mark twain once said after reading the book of mormon, it is chloroform in print. Well, if joseph smith used ethan smiths view of the hebrews as the main source for the book of mormon, as many critics claim. Similarities between view of the hebrews and the book of mormon. Is the book of mormon like any other nineteenth century book. View of the hebrews, or, the tribes of isreal in america. For example, view of the hebrews asserts repeatedly that the ten tribes came to america via the bering strait, which they crossed on dry land. Taken together, the evidence indicates that joseph smith drew heavily from various sources for his book.

Ethan smith was a pastor in poultney, vermont when he wrote and published the book. Whitmers copy even adds received on the 23 day of september 1832 between those two lines. Ethan smith was a pastor of a congregational church in poultney, vermont. Ethan smith, pastor of the congregational church in poultney, vermont, argued that the native americans were scattered israelites who would soon be restored into the gospel fold. There was, however, a reference to view of the hebrews within joseph smiths lifetime, but it came from the prophet himself. David persuitte, joseph smith and the origins of the book.

No direct evidence exists that would prove or disprove joseph smith had read view of the hebrews. Another book, the wonders of nature and providence displayed, was in the local manchester library five miles from joseph smiths home and extant records show that it was reportedly checked out during the years 1826 to 1828. The book of mormon might have remained no more than an intangible promise to a group of money diggers if joseph had not come across a copy of view of the hebrews. It has been pointed out in these pages that there are many things in the former book that might well have suggested many major things in the other. Roberts conducted an exhaustive comparison and analysis of these two books and concluded there is merit to this criticism. In 1902, the american psychology and religion scholar isaac woodbridge riley suggested that joseph smith derived the content of the book of mormon, in part, from the book view of the hebrews by ethan smith no relation to the prophet.

The view of the hebrews relatively unknown to the general public, view of the hebrews is an 1823 book written by ethan smith december 19, 1762 august 29, 1849, no relation to joseph smith which argues that native americans were descended from the hebrews. View of the hebrews by ethan smith goodreads share book. It was ethan smiths book that would provide the young seer with the concepts that would get his active imagination to work on transforming the expectations of the treasure hunters. View of the hebrews1823 book of mormon1829 very very. The joseph smith translation jst is the king james version of the bible with joseph smith s revisionsmostly in the form of additions, though with some other kinds of changes. View of the hebrews 1825 by ethan smith this book, written by a minister named ethan smith, contained stories and information proposing that the first settlers of ancient america were the lost ten tribes of israel. Did view of the hebrews influence themes in joseph smiths.

Joseph smith quoted view of the hebrews as supporting the book of mormon. In the 20th century, mormon scholars noted the parallels between view of the hebrews and the book of mormon and suggested that joseph smith had used view of the hebrews as a source in composing the book of mormon, or that he was at least influenced by the popular 19thcentury ideas expounded in the earlier work. The book view of the hebrews was quite popular in its day, but contemporaries of joseph smith didnt consider it similar enough to be a plagiarism at all. If such may have been the fact, that a part of the ten tribes came over to america, in the way we have supposed. We know that joseph smith was familiar with view of the hebrews as. The book of hebrews and the joseph smith translation. For almost a century critics of the authenticity of the book of mormon have claimed that view of the hebrews, first published by ethan smith in 1823 2d ed. Joseph smith and the ancient world, edited by lincoln h. Book of mormon and view of the hebrews parallels life after.

Joseph smith quoted view of the hebrews as supporting the book of. Ethan smith, pastor of the congregational church in poultney, vermont, argued that the native americans were scattered israelites who would soon. Since the book of mormon was first published in 1830, its critics have endeavored to find explanations for it other than the one given by joseph smith. View of the hebrews flooded the area in which joseph smith lived. Book of mormonauthorship theoriesview of the hebrews. The messiah did not visit the americas in view of the hebrews. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. David persuitte, joseph smith and the origins of the book of. Similarities between the book of mormon and the view of the hebrews. While not claiming any divine command, this smith, like his prophetic namesake, also argued that native americans were descended from the ten lost tribes of israel. In an article published in the times and seasons on june 1, 1842, joseph quoted view of the hebrews in support of the book of mormon. Ask one of the unparallel theory sites on the net to link back to here and youll. Ethan smiths book proposes that the american indians were the lost tribes of israel and has several. The quote above comes from the mormon periodical times and seasons which joseph smith used to post a quote from a book called view of the hebrews, authored by the minister ethan smith no relation.

The joseph smith translation jst is the king james version of the bible with joseph smiths revisionsmostly in the form of additions, though with some other kinds of changes. Mark twain once said after reading the book of mormon, it is chloroform in print. Newview of the hebrewscd ebook pdfdid joseph smith steal. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. If joseph smith did not rely extensively perhaps even exclusively on ethan smith s view of the hebrews in writing the book of mormon, then the two unrelated smiths are parties to the greatest literary coincidence in history. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. Joseph smiths awareness of greek and latin religious. Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon is based. Another book, the wonders of nature and providence displayed, was in the local manchester library five miles from joseph smith s home and extant records show that it was reportedly checked out during the years 1826 to 1828.

Smith supposedly produced these revisions under divine inspiration. Oliver cowdery, one of the book of mormon witnesses, lived in. Nov 19, 2018 the book view of the hebrews was quite popular in its day, but contemporaries of joseph smith didnt consider it similar enough to be a plagiarism at all. Some critics claim that joseph smith copied much of the structure and content of the book of mormon from the 1823 book view of the hebrews by ethan smith no relation to joseph smith. View of the hebrews is an 1823 book written by ethan smith, a congregationalist minister in vermont, who argued that native americans were descended from. Joseph smith quoted view of the hebrews as supporting the book of mormon there was, however, a reference to view of the hebrews within joseph smiths lifetime, but it came from the prophet himself. If ethan smith suspected or even wished to charge that the book of mormon plagiarized or purloined from his work, it is strange that he proceeded as if there was no relationship between the two books. Being a study of the jewish ancestry from an impartial standpoint 1910. Welch, joseph smiths awareness of greek and latin, in approaching antiquity. With the decline of the spaldingrigdon theory arose alternative theories to take its place. Is the book of mormon like any other nineteenth century.