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An Approach to the Book of Abraham

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About the Author & Editor

John Gee

John Gee (Ph.D. in Egyptology, Yale University) is William "Bill" Gay Assistant Research Professor of Egyptology at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, where he is a series editor for Studies in the Book of Abraham and a member of the editorial board of the Eastern Christian Texts series. He is also on the board of directors for the Aziz S. Atiya Fund for Coptic Studies at the University of Utah.

Table of Contents

Illustrations

Key to Abbreviations

Editor's Introduction: Hugh Nibley and the Joseph Smith Papyri

As Things Stand at the Moment

Challenge and Response

Qualified for What?

Facsimile 1: A Unique Document

Facsimile 1: By the Figures

The Unknown Abraham

The New Abraham

Judging and Prejudging the Book of Abraham

What, Exactly, Is the Purpose and Significance of the Facsimiles in the Book of Abraham?

The Facsimiles of the Book of Abraham: A Response

The Meaning of the Kirtland Egyptian Papers

Conclusion: Taking Stock

Appendix: "A New Look at the Pearl of Great Price"

Index of Passages

Index of Subjects

Publication Information

Subject: Ancient Near East
Publication Year: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1606410547
ISBN 13: 978-1606410547
Page Count: 512
Price: $ 38.27
Imprint: Deseret Book