The Book of Abraham is a book of scripture unique to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book has a fascinating history, including stories about mummies, questions about Joseph Smith’s use of the worl “translation,” and the production of an Egyptian alphabet and grammar.
The Book of Abraham has a fascinating history. For example, Joseph Smith charged visitors to see four mummies he purchased with the scrolls of Abraham. The topic also raises a number of questions, such as whether the Egyptian manuscripts catalyzed Joseph’s Smith’s revelatory process.
Let’s Talk About the Book of Abraham is an easy-to-read summary of the important gospel topic. Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein looks at its history, discusses the facsimiles, and weighs the limitations of current theories—including his own. Muhlestein also describes the benefits of the Joseph Smith Papers manuscripts and explains how he’s been spiritually uplifted by the doctrines in Abraham’s book.
The fourth volume of the Joseph Smith Papers “Revelations and Translations” series is a research gold mine for scholars working on issues related to Joseph Smith and the Book of Abraham. Robin Jensen, the volume’s co-editor, answers questions about the latest Joseph Smith Papers Volume and explains why it is a landmark publication.
The words of Abraham aren’t limited to the Bible. Join Egyptologist John Gee as he discusses Joseph Smith and the Book of Abraham.