Joseph Smith's "Incorrect" Reconstruction of Facsimile 2

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Joseph Smith's "Incorrect" Reconstruction of Facsimile 2

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Summary: Critics charge that Joseph Smith incorrectly reconstructed Facsimile 2 of the Book of Abraham. This page discusses this charge.


The Original Papyrus that Contained Facsimile 2

The original papyrus that contained Facsimile 2 was damaged upon its arrival to Joseph Smith. This is confirmed by a sketch that was likely made by Willard Richards.

Joseph Smith's Explanations of the Incorrectly Reconstructed Figures