[Saundra Duffy]

Joseph Smith did not write the Book of Mormon; he translated it from ancient writings.

[ejonesie22]

Well in a way yes, he did copy much of the Bible and it is ancient. He also copied other early 19th Century writings such as those of Spaulding.

“Translated” is a tick of a stretch but if you want to use the term go ahead.

[Grunthor]

He made it up.