The sources of Joseph Smith's literary works remain the most enigmatic aspect of Mormon history. The Book of Mormon, Book of Moses, Inspired Bible and Book of Abraham are just a few of Joseph Smith's "translation projects" that feature prophecies and visions of the ancient prophet Enoch. As Joseph Smith was writing his translations in 1821, author Richard Laurence revived interest in the prophet through his English translation of the ancient Hebrew text, the Book of Enoch.
For decades, some historians have denied that Joseph Smith ever had access to the Book of Enoch, but many reserve the possibility that it directly influenced Smith's works. The authors of this book document the many stark similarities between the Book of Enoch and Smith's Mormon texts. Using source analysis and historical context, the authors identify the uniquely Mormon words, storylines, imagery and concepts that appear in Richard Laurence's translation of the ancient religious text.
- ISBN10 1476690154
- ISBN13 9781476690155
- Publish Date 17 December 2022
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 277
- Language English