Title: Having visions : the Book of Mormon translated and exposed in plain English /
Authors: Wolverton, Susan.
Publisher: Algora Pub.,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Book of Mormon Paraphrases, English.; Book of Mormon Controversial literature.
Abstract: "In Having Visions, the author presents an objective, respectful, and faithful translation of its content, accompanied with an historical and scientific context for understanding its insertion into the body of human affairs"--Cover p.[4].
Contents: The broad vision -- Joseph Smith, Junior -- Joseph Smith's childhood -- Joseph Smith, adolescent treasure hunter -- Joseph Smith's first vision -- Joseph Smith, prophet, seer, and revelator -- Death of the prophet -- The context -- Analysis of the Book of Mormon -- Origin of the native American Indians -- A 19th century view -- Origin of the native American Indians -- A 21st century view -- Will the Lamanites' skin color turn white? -- Contemporary Mormon gender roles -- When the leader speaks -- Re-visions -- Contemporary relevance of the Book of Mormon -- To the modern Mormon Church -- The contents of the Book of Mormon -- Summaries and modern language -- Translations of all chapters.