Kravitz & Sons has announced the availability of the Spanish-language edition of Evidencias Bíblicas y No Bíblicas del Libro de Mormón, a religious research work by Joseph Dean DeBarthe. The book examines biblical and historical sources related to the Book of Mormon, presenting discussions on scripture, ancient history, and documented evidence that the author believes contributes to a broader understanding of the text. The Spanish edition expands access to the work for Spanish-speaking readers.
The book addresses longstanding discussions surrounding the Book of Mormon and its place alongside the Bible. It examines biblical passages that reference additional sacred records, including interpretations of Ezekiel 37, while discussing historical, linguistic, and cultural elements associated with the Book of Mormon. The publication also explores the background of Joseph Smith Jr., presenting the author's perspective on questions concerning the book's origin and composition.
In addition to scriptural analysis, the work incorporates historical references, archaeological discussion, and examples drawn from Hebrew customs and writing traditions. The author presents these subjects as part of a broader examination of religious history and encourages readers to consider biblical, historical, and documentary sources together when studying the Book of Mormon. The Spanish edition preserves the content of the original publication while making it accessible to a wider Spanish-speaking audience.
According to the publisher, the Spanish edition was produced to broaden access to the book's research and to support readers seeking Spanish-language resources on biblical history, the Book of Mormon, and related religious studies. The book is available through major online booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in Spanish-language print and digital editions.
Joseph Dean DeBarthe is a fourth-generation member of the Community of Christ and holds bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Computer Information Systems from Central Missouri State University. He served more than eight years in the U.S. Navy before continuing his career as a civilian employee of the U.S. military for over two decades, retiring from government service in 2008. Throughout his military and civilian career, DeBarthe lived and traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, Central America, and North America. His academic background, military experience, and long-standing interest in religious study provide the foundation for his research into biblical history and the Book of Mormon presented in this publication.
This release offers readers a new resource for examining the intersection of biblical and non-biblical evidences concerning the Book of Mormon, potentially impacting religious scholarship and discussions among Spanish-speaking communities interested in Latter-day Saint studies and biblical history.
