Tag Archives: Abraham

The Book of Abraham

Posted on November 17, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

  The Book of Abraham What do we mean by “translation”? The Gospel Topics Essay on Abraham Why is the Book of Abraham not on the Joseph Smith Papryi? Kerry Muhlestein on the Book of Abraham – video Teaching the … Continue reading →

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Abraham Wrecks Terah’s Idols

Posted on September 10, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Abraham the Destroyer of Idols When President Nelson shared the story of his breaking the bottles of alcohol his father owned, I kept thinking about another prophet who also broke things. President Nelson shared the following story last April: “I … Continue reading →

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The Joseph Smith Hypocephalus

Posted on March 9, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

A translation of Facsimile #2 I appreciate the work that Michael Dennis Rhodes has put forward in our understanding of Facsimile #2. Below is an article that he published several years ago which has helped me in my quest to … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Joseph Smith Papyri: An Introduction to the Historiography of their Acquisitions, Translations, and Interpretations

Posted on March 6, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Assessing the Joseph Smith Papyri: An Introduction to the Historiography of their Acquisitions, Translations, and Interpretations Kerry Muhlestein Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 17-49. Kerry Muhlestein received his Ph.D. from UCLA in Egyptology. He is a professor in … Continue reading →

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Is it okay to marry your sister?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

A good question! (Genesis 20:12 vs Leviticus 18:11, 20:17) If we assume that the Bible is a perfectly orchestrated book, in the words of some believers, “infallible”, something that is error free, written by the pen of an author who … Continue reading →

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