The Book of Abraham | Now You Know

The book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price was originally documented on ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls and translated by the power of God through the Prophet Joseph Smith. This book of scripture is important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It contains the account of Abraham’s life and the covenants he made with God.

In the early 1800s, Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt revealed several ancient artifacts including mummies and papyrus scrolls. These ancient artifacts were obtained by an entrepreneur named Michael Chandler who toured with a traveling exhibit throughout the United States. One of his stops was at Kirtland, Ohio, where the Prophet Joseph Smith lived. Joseph was extremely interested in ancient languages and cultures and was very eager to see the artifacts. His friends knew of his great interest and purchased some of the artifacts for him.

When Joseph Smith looked at the papyrus scrolls, he said they were writings from the Old Testament prophet Abraham. When Joseph Smith received the papyrus scrolls, he translated the Egyptian language into English through divine revelation. Many precious truths were revealed about our premortal existence, the creation of the earth, the covenants Abraham made with God, and the plan of happiness God has for all of us. In 1842 the translated writings were published, then canonized as scripture in 1880.

Read the Book of Abraham here: https://www.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/abr/1?lang=eng

To learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the “Mormon” or “LDS” Church, visit:
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