Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham
Title
Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2024
Authors
Smoot, Stephen O. (Primary)
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.
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