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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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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.
Subject Keywords
Egyptology
Book of Abraham
Joseph Smith Papyri
Kirtland Egyptian Papers
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