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Joseph Smith Translation as a restoration of the original Bible text—
If the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) is Joseph Smith's 'correction' of Biblical errors, why do these corrections not match known Biblical manuscripts? (Link)

Priesthood restoration

Aaronic priesthood (Link)
- Hebrews 7 and the Aaronic priesthood—Hebrews 7 states that the Aaronic/Levitical Priesthood was "changed" to the unique priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" held by Jesus Christ. Why then do Mormons still use the Aaronic Priesthood? (Link)
Melchizedek priesthood (Link)
- Date of the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood—Critics claim that the restoration of the priesthood was "back dated" later by Joseph Smith to justify his desire to dominate the Church. Critics also claim that no one seems to know "when or how" Joseph Smith received the Melchizedek priesthood. (Link)