In the previous section, I have considered and summarized the internal evidence that shows that the Book of Mormon fits best in a 19th Century context and was most likely a product of the brilliant mind of Joseph Smith. Its dependence on the text of the King James Version of the Bible, its employment of King James language, its borrowing from the Apocrypha, its innumerable grammatical errors, and its many references to 19th century elements and controversies lead the reader to conclude that the Book of Mormon is simply not a record of ancient history.

    To further support my case, I will next consider the external evidence. It is not my intent to provide the reader with an exhaustive review. I will very briefly note some of the salient findings from several scientific fields, including archeology, genetics, linguistics, and geography. I encourage the reader to use the following examples as a springboard into a more thorough examination of the research.

Consult my list of recommended readings.