The LDS "Pearl of Great Price"?

Question

Joseph Smith claimed to be a "translator" by the power of God. In addition to the Book of Mormon, he made several other "translations":
The Book of Abraham, from Egyptian papyrus scrolls which came into his possession in 1835. He stated that the scrolls were written by the biblical Abraham "by his own hand." Smith's translation is now accepted as scripture by the LDS church, as part of its "Pearl of Great Price."

Smith also produced an "Egyptian Grammar" based on his translation. Modern scholars of ancient Egyptian agree that the scrolls are common Egyptian funeral scrolls, entirely pagan in nature, having nothing to do with Abraham, and from a period 2000 years later than Abraham. The "Grammar" has been said by Egyptologists to prove that Smith had no notion of the Egyptian language. It is pure fantasy: he made it up.

My question is...does the LDS teach Fantasy in its Temples as a course?

Answer 1

If it's religion, then it's fantasy. Nothing more.

Answer 2

justinodhans982000 said...
"We don't have all the scrolls that JS did when he translated the Book of Abraham. I know at least a few of them were destroyed in a fire "


That's not accurate. It was BELIEVED that all the scrolls were destroyed in the Great Fire in Chicago just a few years before the Rosetta Stone made it possible for us to read Egyptian, but in the 1960's they resurfaced in the archives of the Smithsonian. Mormon leaders confirmed they were the originals and were ecstatic to have them examined by modern scholars and have Joseph Smith vindicated...but then the results came back, as the question indicates. OOPS!

Answer 3

I've answered and seen the answer by others on this board that is: We don't have all the scrolls that JS did when he translated the Book of Abraham. I know at least a few of them were destroyed in a fire (not sure which ones, or when, I don't remember). And no, no fantasy courses in the temples.

Answer 4

Nope, no courses on Fantasy in the temples. the thing is, that I don't remember Smith producing any "Egyptian Grammar" from his translations.
So, I've answered your direct, and really rude and stupid question. As far as your implications, I haven't done the research to speak intelligently about the issue. Have you?

Answer 5

In a nutshell, that is records the creation, in basic terms as in Genesis of the previous testomony, purely a sprint greater fleshed out--talks relating to the creation, the 1st sin, the 1st homicide (Cain and Abel.) inspite of the undeniable fact that, that's extremely considerable for us to benefit and comprehend because of the fact the interactions that God had with the 1st family individuals on earth instruments priority for us all. additionally, the Pearl of super cost includes the conversations that Abraham had with God. that's considerable because of the fact Abraham substitute into between the early prophets who rejected the pagan religions of his forefathers and had the religion to locate the only genuine God, by using many trials and sacrifices. He substitute into promised that the Messiah might come by using his lineage. Abraham substitute right into a outstanding guy in case you think of roughly it. you will possibly ask your self why we choose this scripture on an identical time as we've the previous testomony. back, the Pearl of super cost is going right into a sprint greater element, to coach us why we are right here in this international and what God's plan for us are. i admire this scripture. It substitute into no twist of destiny that Joseph Smith won the papyrus that contained this scripture, and translated it.

Answer 6

yes its as a course

Answer 7

If they do, they aren't telling.