The Salamander Letter and the Mark Hofmann forgeries Ep. 59

In this episode, Dave talks about one of the weirdest, most wild happenings in Latter-day Saint Church (LDS Church or Mormon Church) history: The curious case of Mark Hofmann. He was an expert forger, con artist, and ultimately a murderer as well. Dave explains what Hofmann forged (the White Salamander Letter, amongst other things), how the Church was affected, and why Hofmann’s scheme ultimately unraveled.

More info on this subject from our website: https://bit.ly/35D0uTg

Text of the Salamander Letter: https://lat.ms/2Nl5l4S

From the Church after Hofmann confession: https://bit.ly/2Nj4RMt

The extent of Hofmann’s interactions with the Church and its leaders: https://bit.ly/32lXNmy

1987 New York Times article on Mark Hofmann: https://nyti.ms/2CgRbLR

A chronology of events surrounding Mark Hofmann: https://bit.ly/2pBhwlc

President Dallin H. Oaks responds to Hofmann forgery criticisms: https://bit.ly/36BCcdo

An extensive bibliography of sources for anyone wanting to dive deep: https://bit.ly/34CWT70

Is this segment scripted? Yes! Here’s why: https://bit.ly/2Gf3pIS

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