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“And the angel spake unto me, saying: Behold the gold, and the silver, and the silks, and the scarlets, and the fine-twined linen, and the precious clothing, and the harlots, are the desires of this great and abominable church.”

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Joseph Smith, Jr.
Joseph Smith, Jr.

Joseph Smith, Jr. was a prominent translator, born on December 23, 1805, and died on June 27, 1844. He is known for his translation and editing of the Book of Mormon, which has had a profound impact on the development of the Mormon religion. more

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