Study and Faith
Book of Abraham Anachronisms with Stephen O. Smoot
Jul 2, 2024
Stephen O. Smoot, an Egyptology expert, discusses anachronisms in the Book of Abraham. Topics include unexpected encounters with the former President of Slovakia, the expert's journey in ancient scriptures, defining anachronisms, analyzing religious texts, and translation challenges in the Book of Abraham.
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- The unconventional usage of historical names in the Book of Abraham was likely meant to aid modern readers' comprehension.
- References to facsimiles in the Book of Abraham were likely post-translation annotations, indicating modern translator involvement.
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Chaldeans in the Book of Abraham
The mention of Chaldeans in the Book of Abraham is an unconventional usage as the historical record doesn't provide evidence for them during Abraham's time. However, the name 'Chaldean' was likely used to make the text comprehensible for modern readers. This unconventional usage is not definitive evidence against the historicity of the text.
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