Seven Claims of the Book of Mormon

The following study is part of a projected larger treatise on the evidences of the truth of "Mormonism." It is aimed directly at the needs of missionaries and others who have need of brief, comprehensive summaries of the accumulated evidences for the truth of the work established by the Prophet Joseph Smith. During the last century a host of capable students have set forth numerous evidences in support of Mormon claims. These reports are scattered over the whole field of Mormon literature and therefore often inaccessible to students and defenders of the Gospel who are engaged in travel and unable to carry with them a sufficient supply of books. This book was prepared in London within easy reach of the library of the British Museum, and it was possible therefore to check every quotation against original sources. For ease of reference, quotations are not only referred to original sources, but also to more accessible books which quote from the originals. The authors are under deep obligations to many friends for help rendered, especially to Elders Stephen L Richards, Melvin J. Ballard and Alonzo A. Hinckley of the Council of Twelve and to Dr. George H. Hansen and Dr. Sidney B. Sperry of Brigham Young University.