This article grapples with the content and history of the Egyptian drawings that Joseph Smith possessed, acknowledging that Joseph believed several things about the artifacts that are not fully congruent with modern academic Egyptology. “Joseph Smith and Egyptian Artifacts: A Model for Evaluating the Prophetic Nature of the Prophet’s Ideas about the Ancient World,” Kerry Muhlestein, BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. Abraham’s homeland may have been in southern Iraq, but Syria or northern Mesopotamia should also be considered.

Stephen Smoot examines Genesis and the book of Abraham regarding Abraham’s journeys. “ ‘In the Land of the Chaldeans’: The Search for Abraham’s Homeland Revisited ,” Stephen O. The author tells that he has unanswered questions about the book, but personal revelation has led him to conclude that the book of Abraham is inspired. Two examples show that academic information related to the book of Abraham has improved recently: that the Egyptians did practice human sacrifice, and that there were writings by Egyptian priests about Abraham and Moses. “The Book of Abraham, Revelation, and You,” Kerry Muhlestein, Ensign, December 2018 This short article outlines his life and the sources about him and the covenant. Douglas Clark, Encyclopedia of MormonismĪbraham was foreordained as a prophet and received divine promises for himself and all people. Modern revelation, namely in the Doctrine and Covenants, describes how we should do the works of Abraham today. Abraham was promised innumerable posterity both as literal descendants and as those who would accept the gospel. The Abrahamic covenant actually began with Adam. The resources listed for study of Abraham 1-2 look at the Abrahamic covenant, the life of Abraham, and the history of the Egyptian artifacts studied by Joseph Smith. Abraham the Patriarch was blessed with divine promises for himself and all people.

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