Church History Matters 033 Beyond Book of Abraham Controversies
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Oct 17, 2023 Delving into the controversies and beauty of the Book of Abraham, the podcast explores interpretations, authenticity, LDS beliefs on marriage and family, scripture passages, theological contributions, pre-mortal choices, and the eternal nature of man. The hosts express gratitude for listener engagement and urge reflective contemplation on the theological implications.
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- Submit your Book of Abraham questions to podcasts@scripturescentral.org before October 19, 2023.
- Include your name, location, and keep questions concise.
Facsimile Problem
- Modern Egyptologists interpret the Book of Abraham facsimiles differently than Joseph Smith.
- Some conclude Joseph Smith lacked translation gifts and committed fraud.
Jewish Interpretation
- Egyptian Jews often gave new biblical meanings to Egyptian drawings.
- This could explain the differences between modern interpretations and Joseph Smith's.