O Livro de Mórmon/Anacronismos/Plantas

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Plants alleged to be anachronistic in the Book of Mormon

Plants alleged to be anachronistic in the Book of Mormon

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? Not at all: 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.

Flax and linen

Resumo: Flax for linen.

Vinho

Resumo: Plants used to make wine.