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And because we have no cross-referenced data for BoM historicity, we need to tread lightly until and if such evidence is produced. May we believe the events cited therein as historical events? Of course, but we are not in a position to assert them academically or historically in light of a lack of cross references. Much of the OT may be based loosely upon historical events and some archaeology provides some support, but much of it is exaggerated tradition or allegory.
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James Frazer's The Golden Bough, although in many respects outdated, presents a fascinating comparative approach to myth in ancient societies. Modern religion, LDS included, in many ways, is just another manifestation of certain basic stories (like the sacred tree or the dying god) that repeat themselves over and over again. Some LDS would say that it's pre-apostacy remnants of an early, pristine religion; others would say that it reduces Christianity to just another pagan religion. Take your pick. Over the past 4,000 years, humans haven't proven all that innovative in the mythic realm.
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And believers will use that for their religious benefit, but in terms of establishing the historicity of the events, I fail to see how that helps.
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Wouldn't it follow if Joseph Smith actually met the prophets of the Book of Mormon that the writings attributable to them would have at least some basis in historical fact?
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By virture of how I perceive Joseph, my view of his stories is different than if I were a nonmember empiricist. In that light, his telling me that has no historical value, especially in light of the supernatural character of it.
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I think all of Genesis is mythology.
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