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The Original Language of the Stick of Joseph
The content of the Stick of Joseph is all Jewish, and the language in which it was written is Hebrew, the principle language of the Nephites. The proof of these facts is multifaceted and this blog can only present a small but valuable portion of the evidence that can be understood by the layman. Therefore…
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Paul’s Parable of the Olive Tree and Restoration

One of the most profound prophecies of the Restoration is to be found in Paul’s Parable in the Olive Tree: 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.2 God hath not cast away his people…
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In October of 1841

Before sunrise, Elder Orson Hyde of the Quorum of the Twelve rose from his sleep, went out of the city of Jerusalem as soon as the gates were opened, crossed the brook Kidron, and acended the Mount of Olives. There, in solemn silence, with pen, ink, and paper (just as he had seen in vision)…