A History of the Joseph Smith Papyri and Book of Abraham

Title

A History of the Joseph Smith Papyri and Book of Abraham

Publication Type

Report

Year of Publication

1999

Authors

Gee, John (Primary)

Institution

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

City

Provo, UT

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

John Gee recounts the history of the Joseph Smith papyri, their discovery, travels, and eventual translation. Particular attention is devoted to the reconstruction of the papyri and their relationship to the Book of Abraham. The origin and contents of the Book of Abraham and the Kirtland Egyptian Papers are also discussed.

Egyptology
Book of Abraham
Joseph Smith Papyri
Kirtland Egyptian Papers

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