Ancient Jewish Tradition? Jasmin & The Book of Abraham - LDS Discussions Pt. 79 | Ep. 2174

““I bought an antique text that appears to be a repair manual for a 1975 Ford Pinto, but if it’s translated appropriately, it’s The Epic of Gilgamesh.””

“Where did Joseph Smith get $2400 ($90,000 in today’s terms) back then? Was this donated money from church members or one of the bank loans he never paid back, etc? Quite crazy to think Smith scammed this money to perpetuate the scam”

“Does the Mormon church or any of its subsidiaries pay Jasmine Rappleye (sp.?), and if so, how much? I’ve asked this before, but I keep hoping someone who knows the answer, or knows where to find it, will see my question and reply.”

“Jasmin must have different scriptures than mine. Mine say "written by his own hand, upon papyrus." It's bad to lie if it makes the Church look bad (makes sense, get ex'd I guess). However, it _is_ apparently OK to lie if it makes the Church…”