The Book of Abraham
The Book of Abraham
Ed Decker
The Book of Abraham is one of the standard works of the Mormon church. It is introduced as follows in its preface: “Translated from the papyrus, by Joseph Smith: A Translation of some ancient Records, that have fallen into our hands from the catacombs of Egypt—The writings of Abraham while he was in Egypt, called the Book of Abraham, written by his own hand, upon papyrus.”
The Book of Abraham and the Bible
Robert M. Bowman, PhD
The Book of Abraham is one of the Mormon scriptures in the Pearl of Great Price. It purports to be translated from a book that Abraham himself wrote. This paper discusses the Book of Abraham’s literary dependence on Genesis in the KJV, the Book of Abraham’s unbiblical teachings, and the superiority of the Bible to the Book of Abraham.
Joseph Smith Among the Egyptians: An Examination of the Source of Joseph Smith’s Book of Abraham
Wesley P. Walters
Was the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., the first American Egyptologist? He could well be credited with this distinction if his claim to be able to read Egyptian by direct divine aid is true. In 1835, while Champollion in France was just making the first break-through in understanding the method of Egyptian writing, Joseph Smith’s History records the following about his own Egyptian studies: “The remainder of this month, I was continually engaged in translating an alphabet to the Book of Abraham and arranging a grammar of the Egyptian language as practiced by the ancients.”
By His Own Hand Upon Papyrus: A New Look at the Joseph Smith Papyri
Charles M. Larson
Links to an online edition of this book.
Very Highly Recommended!
Ten Questions and Answers on the Book of Abraham
Robert M. Bowman, PhD
The Book of Abraham is part of the “Standard Works” or written Scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is also one of the most controversial issues in Mormonism, responsible for many life-long, faithful Mormons questioning their religion.
“Translation and Historicity of the Book of Abraham” — A Response
Robert K. Ritner
The recent web posting on the Book of Abraham by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (hereafter the LDS church) represents new reflection on a document whose
authenticity as verifiable history is now officially acknowledged to be in serious dispute.
Book of Abraham Study Guide
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Blog posted on Entering The Kingdom Of The Cults. Quite detailed analysis.
Nevertheless: Be a Berean!
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