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'Book of Mormon is obvious fake' claim examined by Jasmin Rappleye

August 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Jasmin Rappleye's YouTube video responds to Richard Dawkins' claim that phrases like "and it came to pass" prove Joseph Smith faked the Book of Mormon by imitating King James English, arguing Dawkins misunderstands the book's claims—it purports to be a translation of an ancient record, not older English itself. The video drew 7,982 views in eight hours.

Rappleye defends the translation claim while acknowledging the book's English style reflects Joseph Smith's 19th-century linguistic environment.

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