Facsimile 2 from the Book of Abraham, first published in Times and Seasons in 1842. This hypocephalus (a round papyrus placed under the head of a mummy by the Egyptians) is a richly symbolic expression of the deceased person's desire for resurrection, eternal life, procreation, dominion, and stability. Over 100 such hyocephali are known, first appearing during the Saite Dynasty (663-525 B.C.). Courtesy Rare Books and Manuscripts, Brigham Young University. |
| Abraham |
| "Few biblical characters figure so prominently in LDS faith as does Abraham." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Origin of the Book of Abraham |
| "In July 1835, while living in Kirtland, Ohio, the Prophet Joseph Smith purchased, on behalf of the Church, four Egyptian mummies and accompanying papyri from Michael H. Chandler, a traveling entrepreneur from Pennsylvania. " Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Translation and Publication of the Book of Abraham |
| "On October 10, 1880, in a general conference, members of THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints voted to accept the book of Abraham as a scriptural work." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Contents of the Book of Abraham |
| "The book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price consists of an account of Abraham's experiences with the Lord in four lands: Chaldea, Haran, Canaan, and Egypt." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Facsimiles From the Book of Abraham |
| "Three facsimiles are published with the text of the book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price. All are similar to Egyptian illustrations known from other sources." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Studies About the Book of Abraham |
| "Doctrinal studies of the book of Abraham have usually been components of general commentaries on the Pearl of Great Price without focusing on the book of Abraham in particular." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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