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Revision as of 21:43, 23 September 2005

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Throughout the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many individuals have forged revelations and historical documents. Their motivations were varied, and included lust for power or money, and a desire to embarrass the Church and its leaders. This article examines some of the more prominent forgerers in Church history.

James Strang

Main article: James Strang

Mark Hofmann

  • Main article: Mark Hofmann
  • Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries

Christopher Marc Nemelka

Main article: Christopher Marc Nemelka

Former employee of Church security (and sometime self-professed atheist) Christopher Marc Nemelka has announced that he has been called to translate the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon plates. He has also produced a text purporting to be from the large plates of Nephi, which was lost by Martin Harris as the well-known "Lost 116 pages."