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Originally Posted by Indy Coug
So what's your conclusion?
1. Nephi lied or failed to fully explain himself.
2. Joseph Smith lied, or failed to fully explain himself
3. Additional Isaiah writings were acquired by the Nephites after arriving in America and were inserted by Mormon or someone else without documenting that fact
4. God had Joseph Smith stick it in there because it was as good a spot as any
5. The mainstream dating of 2nd Isaiah is flawed.
6. Other
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1. Not possible...
2. No, I don't think so...
3. No, given what Nephi says about the brass plates
4. This is the most likely, if you believe JS was inspired.
5. If you just read it, the answer is no.
6. ***my opinion: The BOM is not historical, there's too much evidence against it and none for it. Beyond that, who knows? Warm fuzzies tell me nothing. Personally I'm fine with it and have embraced the ambiguity. If the BOM is inspired, fine. I'm open to it but don't know.