Manuscript version of explanations to Facsimile 1.
- Type
- Manuscript
- Hearsay
- Direct
- Reference
Book of Abraham Manuscript and Explanation of Facsimile 1, circa February 1842 [Abraham 1:1–2:18], [2a], , The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed August 11, 2021
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- Transcription
A Fac-Similee from the Book of Abraham—
Explanation of the <above> cut.
Fig No<Fig> 1. The Angel of the Lord." 2. Abraham, fastened upon an altar.
" 3. The Idolatrous Priest of Elkenah attempting to offer up Abraham as a sacrifice
" 4. The Altar for sacrifise by the Idolatrous Pri[e]sts standings before the Gods of Elkenah &, Libnah &, Mahmackrah, Korash & Pharaoh.
" 5. The Idolatrous God " of Elkenah
" 6 The Idolatrous God " of Libnah
" 7 The " " " Mahmackrah.
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98 The " " " Korash." 9. The " " God " of Pharaoh.
" 10. Abraham in Egypt.
" 11 Designed to represent the pillars of heaven as understood by the Egy[p]tians.
" 12
Raukeeyagn<Raukeeyang>. Signifying expance or <the> firmamant over our heads; but in this case, in relation to this subject, the Egyptians meant it to Signify <Shaumau,toor be highs,>heaven; or the heavens; answering to the Hebrew word, Shaumahyeem.—- Citations in Mormonr Qnas
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