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*The author prints what John Murphy said about Whitmer, but fails to acknowledge that Whitmer strongly objected to what Murphy said about him and actually ''published a response to it''. This response is found in the ''same volume'' of ''Early Mormon Documents'' that the author cites for the Murphy quote. | *The author prints what John Murphy said about Whitmer, but fails to acknowledge that Whitmer strongly objected to what Murphy said about him and actually ''published a response to it''. This response is found in the ''same volume'' of ''Early Mormon Documents'' that the author cites for the Murphy quote. The author of "A Letter to a CES Director" did not know this, because he never examined the source (''Early Mormon Documents'', Volume 5) that he quoted. | ||
*The following is from "David Whitmer Proclamation, 19 March 1881," found in ''Early Mormon Documents'' 5:69. | *The following is from "David Whitmer Proclamation, 19 March 1881," found in ''Early Mormon Documents'' 5:69. | ||
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He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear; <span style="color:blue">It was no Delusion.</span> What is written is written, and he that readeth let him understand. | He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear; <span style="color:blue">It was no Delusion.</span> What is written is written, and he that readeth let him understand. | ||
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*So, shall we believe what John Murphy said that Whitmer said? Or shall we believe what ''Whitmer himself said'' in response to it? | *So, shall we believe what John Murphy said that Whitmer said? Or shall we believe what ''Whitmer himself said'' in response to it? | ||
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A FAIR Analysis of the online document Letter to a CES Director section "Witnesses Concerns & Questions"
Oliver Cowdery lived in a culture steeped in biblical ideas, language and practices. The revelation’s reference to Moses likely resonated with him. The Old Testament account of Moses and his brother Aaron recounted several instances of using rods to manifest God’s will (see Ex. 7:9-12; Num. 17:8). Many Christians in Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery's day similarly believed in divining rods as an instrument for revelation. Cowdery was among those who believed in and used a divining rod.
Jeffrey G. Cannon, "Oliver Cowdery's Gift," history.lds.org off-site
Jeffrey G. Cannon, "Oliver Cowdery's Gift," history.lds.org off-site
- Response to section: Magical Worldview
- Response to section: Witnesses [Work in Progress]
- Response to section: Martin Harris
- Response to section: David Whitmer
- Response to section: Oliver Cowdery
- Response to section: Second Sight [Work in Progress]
- Response to section: James Strang and the Voree Plates Witnesses [Work in Progress]
- Response to section: No Document of Actual Signatures [Work in Progress]
- Response to section: Conclusion [Work in Progress]
Response Section
Magical Worldview
Martin Harris
David Whitmer
Oliver Cowdery