Many questions have been raised about the Book of Abraham—questions about how the original record came to be, how Joseph Smith translated the text, and how historically accurate it is. While some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been troubled by these topics, for others, pursuing answers has enhanced their faith.
In Let's Talk about the Book of Abraham, Egyptologist and Book of Abraham scholar Kerry Muhlestein explores the many questions surrounding this unique book of scripture, offering possible answers and both intellectual and spiritual perspectives on finding reconciliation.
In providing a thorough, big-picture overview of how this unique book of scripture came forth, Muhlestein outlines many of the varying viewpoints that exist regarding subjects such as Abraham as a historical figure, the history and content of the papyri, the translation process, and how the papyri relate to the book we have today.
It can be easy to become distracted by the many—and often conflicting—theories people have presented on the Book of Abraham over the years. But ultimately, this sacred text contains real power and genuine truth. While we gain important insights from scholarly study, only personal revelation can confirm the divinity of the doctrines found within the book's pages. And with this short guide, readers can strengthen not only their intellectual understanding but also their testimonies of this sacred book of scripture.
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