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by B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts
NEW WITNESSES FOR GOD
PART III.
NEW WITNESSES FOR GOD
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
CHAPTER XXXIII
CHAPTER XXXIV
CHAPTER XXXV
CHAPTER XXXVI
This volume continues a careful, scholarly probe into the external clues that supporters of the Book of Mormon cite as evidence of its historicity. Building on the arguments laid out in the earlier books, it draws together archaeology, linguistics, and early ethnographic reports to ask whether ancient American cultures preserve memories that echo the scripture’s narrative.
The focus shifts to striking legends from native peoples—stories of a night without darkness, a sudden “new star,” and even a day when three suns were seen. The author juxtaposes these accounts with the prophetic signs of the Messiah’s birth described in the Book of Mormon, suggesting intriguing parallels that merit closer examination. He also connects flood and hurricane myths to biblical and Book of Mormon events, highlighting possible shared cultural memory.
Written in a clear, academic style that remains approachable, the work invites listeners to consider how myth, tradition, and faith intersect across continents. It offers a thoughtful look at the early 20th‑century scholarship that sought to bridge religious belief with historical inquiry.
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (1017K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Renah Holmes and Diane Evans.
Release date
2019-07-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1933
An energetic Mormon historian and public speaker, he turned a difficult childhood into a life of religious scholarship, debate, and political service. He is best remembered for major works that helped shape how Latter-day Saint history and theology were presented to later readers.
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