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Joseph Smith Papers

Known as Facsimile No. 1, which prefaces the Book of Abraham.  Egyptian manuscript once in the possession of Joseph Smith.

Egyptian papyri [n.d.]

The Book of Abraham

Still life photograph depicting early edition copies of the scriptures and 19th century manuscripts.  Other objects including keys, a pocket watch and a feather pen are lying next to the manuscript pages.

Scriptures. Book of Mormon

Having heard of Joseph Smith as a man rumored to be able to translate ancient texts, Michael Chandler arrived in Kirtland in 1835 with four mummies and some Egyptian papyri for display and sale. Joseph purchased Chandler's wares and translated the text of the Book of Abraham from the papyri. This episode discusses the processes of acquisition, translation, and publication of the book.

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The Book of Abraham

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