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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 "116 pages." | 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 "116 pages." | ||
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*[http://www.thesealedportion.com/ TheSealedPortion.com]: Christopher Nemelka's web site | *[http://www.thesealedportion.com/ TheSealedPortion.com]: Christopher Nemelka's web site | ||
Revision as of 17:39, 16 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the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many individuals have forged revelations and historical documents.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
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 "116 pages."
- Main article: Christopher Marc Nemelka
- TheSealedPortion.com: Christopher Nemelka's web site