Joseph Smith:

I believe the Bible as it read when it came from the pen of the original writers. Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests have committed many errors.

— Joseph Smith Modern

Founder of Mormonism

Context

History of the Church, Vol. 1, Introduction

Date / Period

c. 1838

Source

https://www.challies.com/articles/the-false-teachers-joseph-smith/

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

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