New research by PhD student Colby Townsend reveals striking connections between The Book of Mormon and Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary, a widely used biblical resource in Joseph Smith’s time. In this episode, we explore how Smith engaged with Clarke’s insights, made textual modifications, and reframed biblical passages to fit his theological vision. Was Smith restoring lost scripture, or was he influenced by contemporary scholarship?<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/did-joseph-smith-use-19th-century-scholarship-to-produce-the-book-of-mormon/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbt5bPaPiQg&t=3552s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>00:11:35 Summary of Joseph Smith using the Adam Clarke Commentary00:17:06 During this time, this is NOT considered plagiarism00:19:55 The new article by Colby Townsend00:23:24 Clip of Hayley talking about Joseph Smith using the Bible Commentary00:29:45 What were we taught about how the Book of Mormon was produced?00:30:17 Quote from David Whitmer on the translation through the seer stone00:35:00 The Expansion Theory00:40:26 Quote from Emma on the Book of Mormon translation00:42:33 Quote from Martin Harris on it being a direct translation00:44:00 There is no account from Oliver Cowdery on the translation process; Oliver was also willing to lie00:44:51 Clip of Brad Wilcox on how the Book of Mormon was translation00:48:08 Background of Colby Townsend 00:50:08 Quotes from the article00:57:55 Joseph used other Bible Commentaries01:02:00 Conclusion from Colby Townsend’s article01:07:40 Clip of the the Bible not having plain and precious things being removed01:09:25 Clip - The Book of Mormon is to bring back the things lost from the Bible01:11:20 2 Nephi 11:2 Nephi talks about the importance of Isaiah01:22:43 Quote from the Colby’s article about how Joseph was well versed in the Bible01:24:55 Dan Vogel’s theory about the presence of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon01:26:14 Colby Townsend discussing Joseph and Methodism01:29:25 Adam Clarke’s Biblical Commentary01:33:35 Joseph’s access to Clarke01:40:00 Comparing The Book of Mormon to the Adam Clarke Commentary01:49:35 Joseph copying both the KJV and then Adam Clarke’s commentary01:58:38 Next example in Isaiah 50:2 “their fish is dried up”02:12:20 The example of Isaiah 2: 12-16 “cedars and oaks” and “high mountains and lofty hills”02:18:45 Isaiah 9:3 “thou hast increased their joy”02:24:20 Gerardo found his own examples02:32:24 Examples in Isaiah 14:3 “in that day”02:38:59 Isaiah 49:1 “O ye distant lands”02:48:10 Example Isaiah 29:11 “read it, for it is sealed up”02:56:50 If this is the most correct book why was so much of it changed?Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:<ul><li><a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support us on Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PayPal</a></li><li><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Venmo</a></li></ul>Our Platforms:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a></li></ul>Contact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Social Media:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Insta: @mormstories</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Join the Discord</a></li></ul>

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