Who wrote the introduction to the Book of Mormon?

Question

I am curious as to who wrote the "Introduction" the page after the title page in the Book of Mormon? I have done some seraching on the internet and the best answer I have found, is "church leaders", but I am looking more specifically which church leaders if it was in fact church leaders, which I do tend to believe.

I appreicate all input and answers. But please let's not turn this into the book is correct or not correct question. I am not here to change your believes and you aren't going to change mine. I am just looking for some honest answers to a question I have.

By the way, if you do know would you please offer references to where you found the answer.

I don't think it is Moroni. If you take a look at the introduction, it doesn't specify who wrote the Introduction. I know that the Title page, was writen by Moroni and translated by Joseph Smith.

In the second to last paragraph (In the introduction) it states, "We invite all men everywhere. . ." which leads me to believe that a group of men or church leaders wrote this. The group of church leaders who wrote this is what I am trying to figure out.

Answer 1

try here

Answer 2

Book Of Mormon Introduction

Answer 3

The introduction was written by Bruce R McConkie, not Mormon or Moroni. He wrote it according to his understanding. Over time we have to evaluate our previous assumptions to assess whether they were correct or incorrect. For a long time, Mormons assumed that the Book of Mormon took place all over the Americas. Now as our understanding increases, it makes sense that it took place in a relatively small geographical area (probably no larger than 600 miles across). Keep in mind, we're studying the same book that they were in 1830. What has changed are the assumptions, not the doctrine. You're right that there is a big difference and I think our understanding reflects that. It was not the original authors that wrote that but rather people 1600 years later who were trying to best understand the book and it's people. It's interesting that you hold on so tightly to something like this yet ignore the dozens of things that can't be simply explained away. For instance, elaborate forms of ancient Hebrew poetry. Very accurate descriptions of MesoAmerican culture, architecture, roads, markets, cement use, etc. Ancient Egyptian, Babalonian, and Sumerian names that show up accuratly in the Book of Mormon. Books have been written on the topic. People like you choose to pretend that those things don't exist.

Answer 4

It was Moroni, who was also the last ancient prophet to contribute a book to The Book of Mormon. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought page with the introduction on it, stated that.

Answer 5

The introduction I believe was written by Bruce R. McKonkie.

Answer 6

I also asked the same question 2 times, and haven't gotten a proper answer

Answer 7

some kook