The Book of Abraham Flashcards
Key differences in the creation story in Abraham vs Moses/Genesis on the 7 days?
Abraham referred to pleural Gods. the Gods waited for the elements to obey.
What happened to the papyri read by Joseph Smith when he was writing the book of Abraham?
Most burned in the Chicago Fire of 1871. Some fragments have been found.
What do the words Urim and Thummim translate to be?
“Lights and Perfections”. Allegorically may mean “Revelation and Truth”, or “Doctrine and Truth”
May also be used to mean “Innocent or Guilty” In other words used to answer that question in Judgement.
What is the Urim and Thummim?
set of two objects used by a high priest to answer a question or reveal the will of God.
Other name for Ur of Chaldees?
Also known as Ur Kasdim
What was the Urim and Thumim placed in?
Placed within the Hoshen (priestly Breastplate) which was worn by the High Priest of the Israelites, according to the book of Exodus.
Where is Ur of the Chaldees?
Birthplace of Abraham.
Thought to be in Tell el-Muqayyar in SouthEast Iraq
rotations of moon compared to Earth?
1 Moon day is 29.53 Earth Days
Meaning of word Olea?
Moon
Which Gods were the people Chaldeans worshiping when Abraham lived there?
Gods of Egypt including God of Elkenah, Libnah, Mahmackrah, Korash, etc.
What was the name of the location that the priest of pharaoh did sacrifices in Ur of Chaldeans?
Potiphar’s Hill
From which of Noah’s sons did Pharaoh of Egypt come?
Through his son Ham
How did Abraham avoid being sacrificed in Ur of the Chaldeans?
God destroyed the priest and altar.
What did Abraham do to prevent Egyptians from killing him when they arrived in Egypt?
He called Sarai his sister instead of his wife.
