Jay'sAnalysis Mormon Nonsense: Frauds, Forgeries & The Book of Abraham With Posh
Nov 10, 2025
Posh, known as The Posh Redneck, is a researcher focused on religious debates. In this discussion, he dives into the Book of Abraham, unpacking its significance within Mormon theology and the translation issues attributed to Joseph Smith. Posh exposes the stylistic anachronisms and historical inaccuracies in Mormon scriptures, questioning the validity of their claims. He also scrutinizes the canonization process and the misidentification of Egyptian symbols, revealing how these factors undermine the authenticity of the texts.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Book Of Abraham's Theological Weight
- The Book of Abraham underpins unique Mormon doctrines like pre-existence of souls and Kolob.
- Posh argues these doctrines elevate the book's theological importance despite its small size.
King James Style Masks Inauthenticity
- Joseph Smith's work shows 19th-century anachronisms and stylistic mimicry of King James English.
- Posh says these features make the texts feel manufactured rather than authentic ancient documents.
Papyri Purchase And Later Exposure
- Smith purchased Egyptian papyri and claimed autographic Abraham and Joseph texts from them in 1835.
- The fragments later reached museums and challenged his translation claims once Egyptology advanced.
