Original copy of the characters of the "golden plates"

[michel]

I have found, and have come to the conclusion, after reading these last few posts, that the opposition to such beliefs, as ours, actually helps us dive deeper into the evidences of these subjects being discussed. It only helps to reinforce our convictions. In a strange way I appreciate all of the opposing comments. They help me think a little deeper about the subject and it moves me to find more evidences regarding the subject we are discussing. All are edified. All have something to offer, whether it be for or against the topic of discussion. Solon, as well as you John63, have much to offer that I could not offer on the subject. Many people on both sides of the issues have offered much information that helps us to dig deeper into the subject being discussed. It was another thread started by Solon that prompted me into digging a little deeper into the evidences that the "golden plates" existed. I greatly respect Solon's knowledge of certain subjects. Everyone has a knowledge about certain subjects more than another. Solon seems to know a lot more about Egytian and Greek history than any of us and I respect him for that. I still believe what I believe, and Solon still believes what he believes, that may never change, but in a strange way we are both edified by the various threads in this forum, for or against the subject. It is not baloney, but very important in the progression of our knowledge.

Read the parable of the wheat and the tares. Both the wheat and the tares must exist together. The tare represents the opposition or the opposing force. The tare strengthens the wheat and makes it grow taller and stronger and in the end results in a better harvest.

Fruballs to you; sometimes it is only when we are pushed with our backs to the wall that inspiration strikes........

 

[FFH]

A fair enough point FFH, and taken in the spirit of contesting the issues in a forthright manner that is true debate.

S

You are an important link in helping us dive deeper into the issues of our faith. These debates can help both of us.

I just noticed your title says BANNED.

Is this a joke or has Solon been banned temporarily or permanently. If this is the case would an Admin or Mod please reply to this. I really think that Solon is just frustrated bacause he cannot find a person with similar intelligence on the issues being debated. We at least need to do our research and not just bash each other because we are too lazy to study the issue further. Intelligent people debate. Foolish people bash.

 

[DeepShadow]

I also hope Solon returns; is this a temporary ban?

I'm compiling my data on his "Faking History" thread, but I hope he's still around to rebut. It would be a shame for a debate to suddenly turn so one-sided.

I'm especially concerned because I was hoping for him to share more Egyptian with me, or perhaps comment on the assortment of Egyptian names in the Book of Mormon.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

This is an original document showing some of the characters that the "golden plates" were written in, which later was translated into what we know as the Book of Mormon.

http://www.utlm.org/images/anthontranscript.jpg

Thanks, FFH.

It would be wonderful if humanity had any untranslated pages of the "golden plates" so we could see the language in action. I wonder how we have characters but no pages. Wouldn't the pages be the source?

EDIT: BTW, that is a very cool website.