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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 38 (2020)
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Four Idolatrous Gods in the Book of Abraham
Title
Four Idolatrous Gods in the Book of Abraham
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2020
Authors
Gee, John (Primary)
Journal
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Pagination
133-152
Volume
38
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Abstract
Although unknown as deities in Joseph Smith’s day, the names of four associated idolatrous gods (Elkenah, Libnah, Mahmackrah, and Korash) mentioned in the Book of Abraham are attested anciently. Two of them are known to have connections with the practices attributed to them in the Book of Abraham. The odds of Joseph Smith guessing the names correctly is astronomical.
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Subject Keywords
Pearl of Great Price
Elkenah
Book of Abraham
Libnah
Mahmackrah
Korash
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