02423cam a22003013u 4500 52819 UtSlPG 20260610134222.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933 Defense of the Faith and the Saints (Volume 2 of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-16 Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Trevor Nysetvold for proofreading. "Defense of the Faith and the Saints (Volume 2 of 2)" by B. H. Roberts is a comprehensive theological treatise written in the early 20th century. This volume primarily discusses the origins of the Book of Mormon, addressing various theories regarding its authorship and the historical context surrounding its compilation. The book is likely aimed at defending the principles of Mormonism against critical scrutiny, particularly focusing on the accusations of plagiarism linked to individuals like Solomon Spaulding. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed examination of the origins of the Book of Mormon through a debate format involving multiple authors, including Roberts and Theodore Schroeder. In the beginning, Roberts outlines the necessity of responding to critical perspectives that question the divine authenticity of the Book of Mormon. He introduces key figures involved in the discourse, such as Solomon Spaulding, and notes the controversies surrounding claims made by opponents of the faith, particularly focusing on contrasting viewpoints regarding the manuscript's alleged origins and connections to early Mormon leaders like Sidney Rigdon. The narrative is designed to systematically counter the assertions against the Book of Mormon and strengthen the faith of its adherents by reviewing evidence and arguments supporting its divine origin. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Latter Day Saint churches https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52819 93653 93653