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Plants in the Book of Mormon
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Are plants mentioned in the Book of Mormon that are not found in the New World?
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Plants alleged to be anachronistic in the Book of Mormon
Summary: Some plants mentioned in the Book of Mormon are not known to exist in the New World. Is this evidence that Joseph fabricated the text based upon his own cultural background? None of the Book of Mormon's plant species causes a problem — Spanish conquerors described pre-Columbian products in exactly the terms used by the Book of Mormon. Barley, silkworms, and grapes were known. One of the terms unknown to Joseph's day (the Akkadian sheum) is impressive evidence for the Book of Mormon's antiquity.
Barley
Flax
Summary: Flax for linen.Neas
Sheum
Silk
Wheat
Wine
Summary: Plants used to make wine.
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