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Book of Abraham Sandbox
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Book of Abraham Sandbox
Summary: The Book of Abraham has been the subject of much controversy and criticism since about the 1850s. Critics allege that Joseph Smith translated the papyri incorrectly, that he plagiarized from various sources to create the narrative of the Book of Abraham, and that there is no way Abraham could have written the Book of Abraham. The following pages address these arguments and provide links to other FAIR resources for further learning.
- Introduction to Book of Abraham Documents
- Joseph Smith's "Incorrect" Translation of the Book of Abraham Papyri
- Book of Abraham Plagiarism Accusations
- Book of Abraham Anachronisms
- Theological Questions Regarding the Book of Abraham
- [[Publications
- Evidences for the Book of Abraham's Authenticity
The Book of Breathings of Hor (JSP I, X-XI) The Book of the Dead of Tshemmin (JSP II-IX) The Scroll of Amenhotep The Hypocephalus of Sheshonq Book of Abraham Manuscripts The “Kirtland Egyptian Papers” Times and Seasons Publications Did Joseph Smith Translate JSP X–XI? GAEL Address to Green Mountain Boys Kinderhook Plates Transmission of the Papyri Eyewitnesses The Length of the Scrolls Textual allusions to the Facsimiles The split manuscripts Joseph Smith’s Explanations of the Facsimiles Min as God with an Erect Phallus? Plagiarism Accusations Genesis Oliver Cowdery Patriarchal Blessing Thomas Dick The Books of Proclus The New Testament Hebrew Classes with Joshua Seixas Evidences for the Historical Authenticity of the Book of Abraham Historical Issues with the Book of Abraham Abraham speaking Egyptian Hebrew not old enough for Abraham Anachronisms in the Book of Abraham Ur of the Chaldees The scenes in the facsimiles The name “Pharaoh” The name “Egyptus” The name “Potiphar’s Hill” Chariots Abraham speaking Egyptian Hebrew not old enough for Abraham Theological Issues in the Book of Abraham How to Theologize Lying Science Race Mention of Plural Gods Min as God with an Erect Phallus? Publications Discussing Controversies The Winding History of the Papyri The Ancient Owners The Papyri Makes Its Way to Joseph Smith In the Smith Family’s Possession What Happened After They Were Sold History of the Fragments How the Fragments Relate to the Book of Abraham Further Resources