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 Watch more Faith and Beliefs videos: https://bit.ly/2BlOxEB Chat with Dave on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QQ0HKR SUBSCRIBE: http://saintsunscripted/subscribe Follow Us: Facebook:   / saintsunscripted   Instagram:   / saintsunscripted   Twitter:   / saintsunscript   Follow the Hosts: Kwaku:   / kwakuel   Justin:   / motioncoaster   Mimi:   / mimi.bascom   David:   / davidesnell   The Sunday Pews (by David):   / thesundaypews