Rel C 225 Unit 6
Where did the Book of Abraham come from?
ancient Egyptian papyrus being sold
What are the facsimiles in the Pearl of Great Price, and what can they represent?
-Exaltation narrative -Facsimile 1: deliverance scene, with Abraham being faithful and miraculously saved by the Lord -Facsimile 2: hypocephalus - meaning "under or beneath the head" (resurrection and life after death) -Facsimile 3: judgement scene
How was Joseph's translation of the Bible accomplished?
-Not with seers stones, comparing Greek of Hebrew text, or changing verses to match Book of Mormon phrasing. Also not an attempt to return the Bible to its original form. Intended to interpret biblical passages for the Saints. -Done with scribes and revelation, to interpret, rephrase, restore, and clarify numerous biblical passages.
How many changes did Joseph Smith make to the Bible, and how many of those changes are included in the Latter-day Saint Bible today?
3410 verse changed. We have about 1/3 in our Latter-day Saint Bible today.
How did we get the Pearl of Great Price, and when was it canonized?
Apostle Franklin D. Ricahrds compiled the Pearl of Great Price while serving as president of the British Mission. The book was widely used as the Church leaders voted it into the canonized standard works in 1880.
What main gospel themes are present in the Book of Abraham?
Being made a high priest (Abraham 1:2); receiving covenants of exaltation (Abraham 2:2), 6-10; being taught and instructed about the premortal life, creation (Abraham 4) and God's plan (Abraham 3:25-26, Abraham 5); being given knowledge to pass into the presence of God (Facsimile 2); and sitting upon a throne (Facsimile 3). These are the same themes found in the temple endowment today.
Who may the planet Kolob best symbolize?
Christ
What types of changes to the Bible did Joseph Smith make?
Clarification, correcting errors, additions, explanation, deletion, removing contradictions, modern applications, no changes, grammatical changes.
When was the Book of Abraham translated?
During the summer and fall of 1835 to 1842
How does the JST contribute to the restoration of truth and the education of Joseph Smith?
Influenced revelations, D and C and translation of Bible are interwoven.
Why was Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible considered open ended?
It was based on ongoing revelation and should he have lived longer, he would've translated more.
What does it mean that Joseph Smith "translated" the Bible?
Joseph restored lost doctrines, clarified existing passages, corrected errors, and added information to clarify the intent and meaning of the text.
What are some of the academic challenges and responses to the Book of Abraham?
Mormon and non-Mormon Egyptologists agree that the characters on the fragments do not match the translation given in the book of Abraham, Joseph Smith's explanations of the various elements of these facsimiles did not match their own translation papyri when we now have only a fraction of the papyri he had in his possession.
By what names have Joseph's Bible translation been known?
New translations, inspired version, Joseph Smith Translation
What is the Abrahamic covenant?
Priesthood, Posterity, Promised Land
What does it mean that Abraham desired the "blessings of the fathers"?
The priesthood covenants and power they received—the priesthood covenants of exaltation.
What was the process of acquiring and printing the JST?
Times and Seasons, given to RLDS (Reorganized) church and published, Robert J Matthews got permission, now used in LDS version.
