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What is the relationship between Joseph's seer stone and the Urim and Thummim?
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Urim and Thummim and seer stones
Summary: Joseph Smith used the Nephite Interpreters as well as his own seer stone (both of which were later referred to as "Urim and Thummim") to translate the Book of Mormon.
Summary: How did Joseph use his seer stone as a youth?
Summary: What physical aids were employed by the Prophet during translation?
Summary: Joseph was given a set of Nephite interpreters along with the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was produced. In addition, Joseph already possessed and utilized several seer stones. Although Joseph began translating the Book of Mormon using the Nephite interpreters, he later switched to using one of his seer stones to complete the translation. Critics (typically those who reject Mormonism but still believe in God) reject the idea that God would approve the use of an instrument for translation that had previously been used for "money digging."
Summary: Statements related to the Nephite interpreters, seer stones and Urim and Thummim
Summary: A listing of quotes from both friendly and hostile primary sources, by date, discussing the translation process
