All men have heard of the Mormon Bible, but few except the…
“All men have heard of the Mormon Bible, but few except the "elect" have seen it, or, at least, taken the trouble to read it. I brought away a copy from Salt Lake. The book is a curiosity to me, it is such a pretentious affair, and yet so "slow," so sleepy; such an insipid mess of inspiration. It is chloroform in print. If Joseph Smith composed this book, the act was a miracle — keeping awake while he did it was, at any rate.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Book of Mormon is seen as pretentious and dull, yet its creation is viewed as a remarkable feat of endurance.
In simple terms: The book feels boring but was hard to write.
Key Takeaway
Recognize effort behind difficult works.
Themes
religion
literature
critique
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- literary analysis
- personal reading
Key Concepts
faith
authorship
cultural perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a text valuable?
- How does personal bias shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective; some find value.