The Book of Abraham, Now You Know

The book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price was originally documented on ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls and translated by the power of God through the Prophet Joseph Smith. This book of scripture is important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. It contains the account of Abrahams life and the covenants he made with God. In the early 1800s, Napoleons invasion of Egypt revealed several ancient artifacts including mummies and papyrus scrolls. These ancient artifacts were obtained by an entrepreneur named Michael Chandler who toured with a traveling exhibit throughout the United States. One of his stops was at Kirtland, Ohio, where the Prophet Joseph Smith lived. Joseph was extremely interested in ancient languages and cultures and was very eager to see the artifacts. His friends knew of his great interest and purchased some of the artifacts for him. When Joseph Smith looked at the papyrus scrolls, he said they were writings from the Old Testament prophet Abraha