the news ignited a firestorm of curiosity and controversy. People wanted more information and wondered why they weren’t aware of the stone’s existence

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Joseph Smith's Seer Stones

A new book by Michael Mackay and Nicholas Frederick titled Joseph Smith's Seer Stones, published by BYU's Religious Studies Center, will be available in stores September 6, 2016.

This book discusses the origins of Joseph Smith’s seer stones and explores how Joseph used them throughout his life in a way that goes beyond translating the Book of Mormon. It also traces the provenance of the seer stones once they leave his possession.