Episode 6 of The Book of Mormon explores fascinating textual parallels between Adam Clarke's 1800s Bible commentary and Isaiah passages in the Book of Mormon. The hosts examine specific examples where unique phrasing from Clarke's interpretations appears in the Book of Mormon, often contradicting ancient manuscripts like the Dead Sea Scrolls. These connections raise compelling questions about Joseph Smith's translation process and the Book of Mormon's origins.
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Focus on how Adam Clarke's bible commentary may have influenced Joseph Smith's creation of the Book of Mormon. In particular, what specific evidence is there that Joseph Smith relied on the commentary to crate the book, rather than translate ancient text. Highlight specific Isaiah similaries common to both Clarke and Smith. Do they coincide with the oldest Isaiah records - the dead sea scrolls? What relevance is this information to skeptics of the divine authenticity of the Book of Mormon?
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