The Church says that the plates are evidence that links the Book of Mormon to the ancient world.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (declarant, Apr 13, 2020) · 0.0 yrs after events · Direct

Reference	"What Are the Book of Mormon Gold Plates? \| Now You Know," April 13, 2020, YouTube, accessed November 29, 2021
Date of Account	Apr 13, 2020
Date of Events	1828–1829
Retrospective Distance	0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier	Direct — Tagged 'Direct'
Point of View	todo
Status	Unreviewed
Source Type	Website
Audience	Reading Public

Transcription

The plates are tangible evidence linking the translated Book of Mormon to the ancient prophets who wrote it.

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