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Joseph Smith, Jr. |
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The idea that "Walters the Magician" was a mentor to Joseph Smith and that his "mantle" fell upon Joseph once Walters left the area originated with Abner Cole. Cole published a mockery of the Book of Mormon called the "Book of Pukei."
Matthew Brown discusses the "Book of Pukei" in his 2006 FAIR Conference talk,
The idea that Walter's "mantle" fell upon Joseph is therefore the creation of an enemy of Joseph Smith. For further detail regarding this issue, please read or view Matthew Brown's 2006 presentation "Revised or Unaltered? Joseph Smith's Foundational Stories." (A video link is provided in the "Further Reading" section below).
Revised or Unaltered?: Joseph Smith's Foundational Stories, Matthew Brown, 2006 FAIR Conference |
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