Mormons believe that a biblical angel revealed prophecies indirectly to Joseph Smith, who wrote it down in the book of Mormon.
Muslims believe that the biblical angel Gabriel revealed prophecies to Muhammad, who wrote it down in the Quran.
Mormons believe that a biblical angel revealed prophecies indirectly to Joseph Smith, who wrote it down in the book of Mormon.
Muslims believe that the biblical angel Gabriel revealed prophecies to Muhammad, who wrote it down in the Quran.
Not to defend Joseph Smith, but so did the entire Christian religion. All the big stories in the Bible were lifted from the religious myths of older civilizations.
Yes, 2000 years ago Christian writers borrowed heavily from the other religions and mystery cults they were living and working with.
Smith’s copypasta use of Masonic Rituals from New York as “passed down by God” in the 1830s is a -little- different.
Not a lot different though.