Publisher's Synopsis
An Apology for the Book of Mormon is a religious book written by E. Cecil McGavin. The book aims to defend the authenticity and credibility of the Book of Mormon, which is a sacred text of the Latter-day Saint movement. McGavin argues that the Book of Mormon is a genuine record of ancient American history and that it was translated by the prophet Joseph Smith through divine inspiration. He addresses common criticisms and misconceptions about the Book of Mormon, such as its alleged plagiarism from other sources and its supposed lack of archaeological evidence. McGavin also explains the spiritual significance of the Book of Mormon and its teachings, including the doctrine of Christ and the plan of salvation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and beliefs of the Latter-day Saint movement, as well as those seeking to understand the Book of Mormon from a faithful perspective.1930. McGavin writes in the Introduction: For every apology that is offered for this modern book of Scripture, a similar one must be offered for the Bible itself; and this is exactly what is done in the following pages. Not a solitary correction has been made in the Nephite record which hasn't a duplicate in the Holy Bible. Hence, as we offer excuses for one, we are obligated to include the other in the same category. If the Book of Mormon is crushed by the weight of literary criticism and falls to the ground, it carries the Bible with it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.