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Original images courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Edits by Scripture Central.
March 26, 2024
KnoWhy #724; 2 Nephi 26:16
How the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon Is Similar to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Portrait of John Whitmer and text of D&C 15. Images via Joseph Smith Papers.
April 27, 2021
KnoWhy 602; The Testimony of Eight Witnesses
Why Did John Whitmer Continue to Testify of the Book of Mormon?
“Early Missionaries” by Robert Barrett
March 30, 2021
KnoWhy 600; Testimony of the Eight Witnesses
Why Was Peter Whitmer Jr. Chosen to Witness the Gold Plates?
Replica of the gold plates by David Baird.
January 21, 2021
KnoWhy 592; 2 Nephi 11:3
Why Did Martin Want a View of the Plates in March 1829?
El Guardian by Jorge Cocco.
October 27, 2020
KnoWhy 582; Mormon 1:1
How Do the Events of Mormon’s Life Shape the Entire Book of Mormon?
Artistic replicas of the gold plates, the sword of Laban, and the Liahona by David Baird. Photo by Daniel Smith.
April 14, 2020
KnoWhy 557; Mosiah 1:16
Why Did the Nephites Preserve Some Items as “National Treasures”?
“Early Church Witnesses” by Book of Mormon Central
June 20, 2019
KnoWhy #521; 3 Nephi 28:15
Did the Book of Mormon Witnesses Really See What They Claimed?
A painting depicting gold plates by Jerry Thompson. Image via Gospel Media Library.
June 6, 2019
KnoWhy #519; Title Page
Why Is the Book of Mormon Called an “Abridgment”?
Martin Harris visiting Charles Anthon via lds.org
May 7, 2019
KnoWhy #514; 2 Nephi 27:15
Why Did Martin Harris Consult with Scholars like Charles Anthon?
Replica of the gold plates with reformed Egyptian characters via Church News
May 2, 2019
KnoWhy #513; Mormon 9:32
Why Did Mormon and Moroni Write in Reformed Egyptian?
Replica of the Copper Scroll. Photo via TimesofIsrael.com
April 25, 2019
KnoWhy #512; Jacob 4:2
Is the Book of Mormon Like Other Ancient Metal Documents?
“The Hill Cumorah” by George Anderson, colorized by Katie Payne
November 29, 2018
KnoWhy #489; Mormon 6:6
Where is the Location of the Hill Cumorah?
Ancient Records by James H. Fullmer
August 23, 2018
KnoWhy #461; 1 Nephi 1:17
Where Is the Narrative Transition in 1 Nephi?
“Mary Whitmer and Moroni” by Robert T. Pack
August 2, 2018
KnoWhy #455; 2 Nephi 27:14
What Does Mary Whitmer Teach Us About Enduring Trials?
Lehi, Nephi, and Jacob Utilizing the Plates. Images via lds.org
June 26, 2018
KnoWhy #444; 1 Nephi 19:4
How is the Phrase "Make a Record" an Evidence for the Book of Mormon?
Etruscan Gold Book, dating to 600 BC via templestudy.com
February 13, 2018
KnoWhy #407; Mormon 8:16
Are There Other Ancient Records Like the Book of Mormon?
Photograph by Laci Gibbs via ladylacecreative.com
January 30, 2018
KnoWhy #403; Testimony of the Eight Witnesses
Are the Accounts of the Golden Plates Believable?
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
January 9, 2018
KnoWhy #397; 2 Nephi 27:19
Why Would God Choose an Uneducated Man to Translate the Book of Mormon?
Image of Emma Smith via lds.org
November 30, 2017
KnoWhy #386; 2 Nephi 27:6
How Did Emma Smith Help Bring Forth the Book of Mormon?
Image via lds.org
November 28, 2017
KnoWhy #385; Alma 37:23
How Can Sally Conrad’s Witness of the Book of Mormon Strengthen Our Faith?
Image of Lucy Mack Smith via LDS Church History
November 7, 2017
KnoWhy #379; 2 Nephi 27:14
How Can We Be Strengthened by Lucy Mack Smith's Testimony of the Book of Mormon?
Moroni Hides the Plates in the Hill Cumorah (Moroni Burying the Plates), by Tom Lovell
September 21, 2017
KnoWhy #366; Mosiah 1:6
Why Were the Plates Present During the Translation of the Book of Mormon?
The Granite Mountain Records Vault via lds.org
July 28, 2017
KnoWhy #345; 1 Nephi 9:5
Why Is It Important to Keep Records?
Martin Harris pageant via lds.org
March 24, 2017
KnoWhy #291; 2 Nephi 27:15
How Did Martin Harris Help Bring Forth the Book of Mormon?
Ultimas paginas by Jorge Cocco
November 17, 2016
KnoWhy #233; Mormon 8:1
Why Did Moroni Write So Many Farewells?
Mormon and Ammaron by James Fullmer
November 10, 2016
KnoWhy #228; Mormon 3:1
Why is the 10-Year Peace Treaty Important?
Mormon Abridging the Plates by Tom Lovell
November 9, 2016
KnoWhy #227; Mormon 2:18
Why Did Mormon Write So Little about His Own Time Period?
Amaron y Mormon by Jorge Cocco
November 8, 2016
KnoWhy #226; Mormon 1:2
What Do We Know about Mormon’s Upbringing?
Mormon 4 by Jorge Cocco
September 23, 2016
KnoWhy #194; 3 Nephi 5:12
Why Did Mormon Introduce Himself in 3 Nephi 5?
Reno Nevada Temple Angel Moroni
September 22, 2016
KnoWhy #193; Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith, front of 2013 edition of the Book of Mormon; cf. Joseph Smith—History 1:59
Why Did Moroni Deliver the Plates on September 22?