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Radio Free Mormon: 163: Magic and the Book of Mormon Part 2

  • May 5, 2020
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RFM digs deeper into how magic theory can illuminate our understanding of  how it is Joseph Smith was able to perform the magical feat of translating The Book of Mormon out of a hat!

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Radio Free Mormon: 161: Magic and the Book of Mormon

  • May 1, 2020
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RFM brings to bear his training as a magician on the translation process of the Book of Mormon.  Suddenly, lots of pieces start falling into place!  Was this just a magic trick?  And has Joseph Smith been fooling people all along even down to the present day?  This one is a must-listen!

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