The book of abraham and the joseph smith papers youtube. Trumpet executive editor stephen flurrys edstone book club resumed on january 16. This awardwinning documentary film investigates the story behind a volume of mormon scripture called the book of abraham. For additional information about the joseph smith papyri and the book of abraham online, with arguments from both faithful lds and critical perspectives. When the book of abraham was first published to the world in 1842, it was published as a translation of some ancient records that have fallen into joseph smiths hands from the catacombs of egypt, purporting to be the writings of abraham while he was in egypt, called the book of abraham, written by his own hand, upon papyrus. When the book of abraham was first published to the world in 1842, it was published as a translation of some ancient records that have fallen. Abraham allegiant chronicles of the nephilim book 4 kindle. Apr 15, 1985 the book of abraham opens on the backdrop of a burning jerusalem in 70 ad as abraham the temple scribe flees the destruction of his home. The editions of the utah church and of the community of christ add the revelations of their respective church. Dec 05, 2019 the book of abraham is a book of sacred scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Additional insights on the book of abraham will appear in the future with the advancement of scholarship and the publication of new research.
Was the book of mormon a key factor in lincolns success and the healing of a nation. The dating of the associated documents and their relationship to the book of abraham text thus become evidence for one position or another. A most remarkable book evidence for the book of abraham full. In this video i discuss joseph smiths procurement of egyptian papyri. The book of abraham is a book of lds scripture that joseph smith translated from a collection of ancient egyptian papyri the church purchased. Samuel wheeler gave a tour of the abraham lincoln presidential library and museums vault and showed some of the books that made up the 16th presidents personal book collection the program. It is an illustration that accompanied a breathing permit which.
The second approach suggests that, as a result of this study, joseph received the text of the book of abraham by revelation. Two more videos on the facsimiles and the translation of the book of abraham are planned for release later this year. I was recently contacted by a member of the church who was ready to abandon his testimony after listening to a seminar at byu from the neal a. The book of abraham is a work produced between 1835 and 1842 by the latter day saints lds movement founder joseph smith that he said was based on egyptian papyri purchased from a traveling mummy exhibition. Asked another way, is there any evidence in favor of the historical claims made in the book of abraham. Abraham lincoln stories for kids video dailymotion.
In 1912, a letter about the book of abraham was published by arthur cruttenden mace, assistant curator in the department of egyptian art in new yorks metropolitan museum of art. In this video i discuss joseph smiths procurement of egyptian papyri and mummies in july 1835 and explore the documents he produced while translating what he called the book of abraham. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking manner. Their story can be found in the book of genesis and serves an important role in the later stories of the bible.
New video explores the historical believability of the book. Dec 23, 2015 mormons hoped the rediscovery and retranslation would validate the book of abraham and josephs ability to translate the book of mormon. Dec 09, 2010 my videos up til now have focused individually on the three facsimiles that joseph smith claimed were part of the book of abraham. Unfortunately, most mormons attack my arguments on each facsimile as if they were in a vacuum, ignoring the larger picture. Flurry and more than 20 club members are reading the abridged version of carl sandburgs sixpart series on abraham lincoln, abraham lincoln. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of abraham. Level 8 book studies are designed for students who have completed the good and the beautiful level 7 language arts course but do not want to start high school courses yet. Published serially from 1 march 1842 to 16 may 1842 and canonized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on 10 october 1880, the book of abraham has been valued by latterday saints for its. Vignette from a roman era funeral papyrus acquired by joseph smith, jr. The book of abraham, it is hardly necessary to say, is a pure fabrication.
Nibley, scholars have explored the book of abraham to see what clues might exist that situate the text in a plausible ancient setting. Mormon handbook the book of abraham since abraham lived before moses, who authored the torah the first five books of the old testament, it would make the papyrus older than the book of genesis. This short but fascinating text has attracted considerable controversy ever since. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abraham s historicity. The longest chapter in the book discusses, in a broad sense, joseph smiths involvement with the papyri pp. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abrahams historicity. These two books were connected by the man who said he was divinely gifted as a translator. Watch free bible movies about moses, jesus, the book of acts. The video book of abraham artifact tour provides a behindthescenes look at the joseph smith papyri, the book of abraham manuscripts, and the original times and seasons newspaper that first published the scriptural text. My book about abraham lincoln presidents day printable. Abraham lincoln is credited by many with saving a nation.
How the book of abraham exposes the false nature of mormonism. The mormon church hoped the book of abraham would vindicate joseph smith as a true prophet of god. The story is that mormon founder joseph smith translated it from an ancient egyptian papyrus scroll he purchased from an antiquities dealer in 1835. Christian heimburger and robin scott jensen discuss the process that gave us the book of abraham, giving background on joseph smiths. Abraham allegiant is the fourth book of the biblical fiction series chronicles of the nephilim, a biblical epic story of the fallen angelic watchers and their offspring, the nephilim giants of genesis 6. The scroll, and later the book, of abraham is, however, more than the story of a single family. An introduction to the book of abraham religious studies center. While latterday saints primarily cherish the book of abraham for its significant doctrinal contributions to the restoration, since at least the 1960s with the pioneering work of hugh w.
As the path of the familys migrations follows the diaspora, this family record comes to symbolize. Two thousand years and a hundred generations later, another abraham perishes, immolated in the fires of the warsaw ghetto. Endjan 18 year 19435703 mareks grandfather leaps off a balcony in front of a nazi tank in the warsaw ghetto. From humble beginnings to a tragic end, follow the events that shaped the life of the more abraham lincoln is credited by many with saving a nation.
Bruce porter exposes what you need to know about the book of abraham. The lost book of abraham is an awardwinning documentary that. Abraham basically tells the judge of all the earth that hes not being fair. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abraham s historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking manner. Video clips home of abrahamhicks law of attraction. Papers project recently published color photographs of the egyptian papyri owned by joseph smith, the first printing of his book of abraham.
A most remarkable book evidence for the book of abraham fulllength video. Each of these approaches can be held by faithful latterday saints. Study the life and accomplishments of abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states. Free bible movies about ruth, abraham, elijah, samson, joseph, king david, solomon. I am indebted for the content presented in this video to the. You can read all about what happened to abraham in genesis god always keeps his promises, but sometimes we have to wait for them. It is evident that the writings of abraham while he was in egypt, of which our printed book of abraham is a copy, must of necessity be older than. Two professors in january 2019 shared their insights on the book of abraham based on their years of study in preparing a major volume on the subject for the joseph smith papers project. Take a look at this clip, the big one, from our austin workshop two days before book launch and youll see what we mean. Illustration 1 beginning of original papyrus scroll designated as part of the book of abraham.
Abraham and sarah provide an inspirational tale of how trusting in god will lead to favor in life. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Join us to experience the leadingedge teachings of abraham with a onehour live video stream every tuesday, thursday, and saturday at 1 pm central time from march 21, 2020 through june 20, 2020 live or by replay. Historian robin scott jensen gives a handson tour of these rarely seen artifacts. Disproves lds claims that joseph smith received the book of abraham through revelation and proves that joseph smiths source for his translation was a pagan egyptian text, the book of breathings. Broadcasting live from our abrahamhicks publications studio.
Besides, its just mean to destroy the nice guys along with the jerks. Explores the joseph smith papyrus and demonstrates that joseph smiths claim that he had translated the book of abraham from it was a fabrication. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. Videos grant us your attention for take a break with history. Aug 18, 2019 in addition, the lincoln hypothesis reveals documented evidence that abraham lincoln did, in fact, check out the book of mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. Sep 01, 2003 it is the year 3830aug 31,ad 70 abraham,judith,elijah and gamaliel are forced to leave jerusalem. Aug 01, 2017 collection book how abraham lincoln used stories to touch hearts, minds, and funny bones. Though these educational videos and related activities, students will learn about lincolns childhood, his political career, his views on slavery, the civil war, the emancipation proclamation, and his assassination. Each level 8 book study contains selfguided lessons that lead the student through the chosen book as he or she studies language arts, geography, and art.
It was fun to feel abraham s enthusiasm for the benefit that their new meditation cd offers for so many of us. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of abraham section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 90. Published serially from 1 march 1842 to 16 may 1842 and canonized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on 10 october 1880, the book of abraham has been valued by latterday saints for its important teachings on the nature of the abrahamic covenant, the premortal existence of humanity, the creation. Dec 05, 2019 additional reading articles, book chapters, videos, podcasts, etc. The doctrines and covenants contains smiths ongoing revelations through 1844. God agrees, and abraham talks the deity into sparing the cities as long as ten innocent people live there. I return herewith, under separate cover, the pearl of great price.
Marek halter has written a 2 thousand year history of his family. From humble beginnings to a tragic end, follow the events that shaped the life of the. Critical appraisal of the book of abraham wikipedia. Discusses the acquisition, translation, and publication of the text of papyri purchased from michael chandler which became the canonical book of abraham.