Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham

Title

Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2024

Authors

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Pagination

211–238

Volume

60

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Abstract

The Book of Abraham is replete with temple themes, although not all of them are readily obvious from a surface reading of the text. Temple themes in the book include Abraham seeking to become a high priest, the interplay between theophany and covenant, and Abraham building altars and dedicating sacred space as he sojourns into Canaan. In addition to these, the dramatic opening episode of the Book of Abraham unfolds in a cultic or ritual setting. This paper explores these and other temple elements in the Book of Abraham and discusses how they heighten appreciation for the text’s narrative and teachings, as well as how they ground the text in an ancient context.

Book of Abraham
Temple Worship

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