Does the Book of Mormon teach Mormonism?

Latter-day Saints teach that the Book of Mormon is the cornerstone of the LDS Church. The Moroni challenge is frequently given by missionaries, as the teachings of the Book of Mormon helped to repair the damage caused by the Great Apostasy. There's just one problem with this: The Book of Mormon doesn't teach LDS doctrine.

Mormonism is founded on Joseph Smith, the supposed "translator" of the Book of Mormon. If the Book of Mormon is true, then Joseph Smith must have been a legitimate prophet. If Joseph Smith was a true prophet, then the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a true church. But while having a testimony of the Book of Mormon is highlighted, its specific teachings are often unimportant to the LDS faith.

The Book of Mormon doesn't teach much about Mormonism. There are entire sections of Mormon beliefs and doctrines that are completely ignored in the Book of Mormon. But even more problematic are the host of teachings that are contrary to what the modern LDS Church teaches.

In this podcast episode, Garrett and Bradley discuss problem verses in the Book of Mormon, and why this part of the Standard Works is a problem for modern Mormonism.