Thomas Taylor’s The Six Books of Proclus on the Theology of Plato

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Was Joseph Smith influenced by Thomas Taylor's translation of The Six Books of Proclus on the Theology of Plato?

Summary: Some have questioned if Joseph plagiarized from Thomas Taylor's translation of The Six Books of Proclus on the Theology of Plato. This article seeks to refute the criticism.

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• Question: Did Joseph Smith consult Thomas Taylor’s translation of The Six Books of Proclus on the Theology of Plato to form ideas for the composition of the Book of Abraham?

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