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Book of Abraham Sandbox
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Book of Abraham Sandbox
Summary: Follow the links below for detailed, faithful answers to the various questions about and criticisms of the book of Abraham. The first link contain summaries of all historical documents related to the book of Abraham to increase understanding of what is being discussed in the other pages. We then examine the questions of whether Joseph Smith translated the extant papyri we have today, whether Joseph Smith incorrectly restored the papyrus that is said to contain the original of Facsimile 1, accusations of plagiarism against Joseph Smith in producing the book of Abraham, evidences for the book of Abraham's authenticity, and all other difficult questions regarding the book of Abraham.
- Introduction to Book of Abraham Documents
- Provenance of the Book of Abraham Papyri
- Did Joseph Smith Translate JSP X–XI?
- Charles Larson's "Restoration" of Facsimile 1 and its Implications for the Book of Abraham
- Joseph Smith’s Explanations of the Facsimiles
- Book of Abraham Accusations of Plagiarism
- Evidences for the Historical Authenticity of the Book of Abraham
- Historical Issues with the Book of Abraham
- Theological Issues in the Book of Abraham
- Publications Discussing Controversies Surrounding the Book of Abraham
- Further Resources on the Book of Abraham