The Tower of Babel & the Book of Mormon: Why the Story Doesn’t Add Up
The Tower of Babel story in Genesis is one of the Bible’s most famous myths, explaining the origin of different languages. But what happens when we examine the historical and linguistic evidence?
In this video, we break down:
Why biblical and secular scholars agree the Tower of Babel was not historical
Evidence of diverse languages long before the Tower of Babel supposedly happened
Connections between the Tower of Babel and the Jaredite story in the Book of Mormon
How the historicity of the Book of Mormon depends on a literal Tower of Babel
Apologetic attempts to defend the story and why they fall short
If the Tower of Babel is mythical, then Jared’s story, the Nephite interpreters, and even Joseph Smith’s translation claims are also non-historical.
We explore why accepting the evidence doesn’t mean fear—it means clarity. As James Talmage said, “No opinion that cannot stand discussion or criticism is worth holding.”
Additional Reading/Adapted From: https://www.ldsdiscussions.com/babel
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