Book of Mormon/Anachronisms/Weapons

Criticism

Critics claim that the Book of Mormon mentions "gunpowder," and "pistols and other firearms," which are clearly anachronisms.

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Response

The claim is false. There is no mention of "gunpowder" or firearms, or anything like them, in the Book of Mormon.

Endnotes

None

Further reading

FAIR wiki articles

Book of Mormon/Anachronisms/Weapons