Analysis Of The Book Of Mormon By Joseph Smith

From this actual photo of the first printing of the Book of Mormon it seems clear that Joseph Smith claimed to be the “author” of this book, and later changed this to claim he was a translator of the book.

B. H. Roberts, a general authority and historian for the Mormon Church, expressed the idea that Joseph Smith was capable of producing the Book of Mormon himself. Joseph Smith tells the story of the golden plates and is the only source for a great deal of the story because much of it occurred at times when he was the only human witness. He told the story to his family, friends, and acquaintances and some of these provided second-hand accounts.

Mormon scholars have collaborations such as Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon