REL C 225 Unit 6

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By what names have Joseph's Bible translation been known?

1) New Translation 2) Inspired Version 3) Joseph Smith Translation

Who may the planet Kolob best symbolize?

Jesus

What main gospel themes are present in the Book of Abraham?

Temple Themes

When was the Book of Abraham translated?

1835 - 1842

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 verses (1300 - Old; 2100 - New); 1/3 was kept

What types of changes to the Bible did Joseph Smith make?

Clarification Correcting Errors Addition Explanation Deletions Removing Contradictions Modern Application Grammatical Changes

How was Joseph's translation of the Bible accomplished?

Divine revelation

What are some of the academic challenges and responses to the Book of Abraham?

Egyptologists don't interpret the same way that Joseph did

How did we get the Pearl of Great Price, and when was it canonized?

Franklin D Richards; canonized 1880

What does it mean that Joseph Smith "translated" the Bible?

He restored lost truths and doctrines

Why was Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible considered to be open ended?

It was not a finished work; probably would have done more if he lived longer

How does the JST contribute to the restoration of truth and the education of Joseph Smith?

Many D&C revelations were received during the translations (Zion & resurrection)

Where did the Book of Abraham come from?

Papyrus scrolls found in Egypt

What is the Abrahamic covenant?

Priesthood Posterity Promised Land

What does it mean that Abraham desired the "blessings of the fathers"?

Priesthood Power and Authority

What was the process of acquiring and printing the JST?

Robert J Matthews and negotiations with the RLDS


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