Some LDS people are embarrassed by Joseph Smith's Book of Abraham, especially the facsimiles that came from papyri the church bought during the Kirtland era. The disconnect between Joseph's handling and interpretation of the papyri and modern Egyptological knowledge causes consternation, but Joseph Smith was engaging in an age old Western practice of finding spiritual inspiration in speculations about ancient Egypt.
Should be pretty fun! Thanks to all of you who have watched these videos thus far. I have enjoyed making them, and I hope in the future to refine the craft of doing so.
"He disturbs the laws of his country, he forces himself upon women, and he puts men to death without trial.” ~Otanes on the monarch, Herodotus Histories 3.80.
I think you are doing spectacular Kish! Just keep making and having fun and educating us all.
Thanks, Philo! I need to get more books behind me to catch up to your collection!
"He disturbs the laws of his country, he forces himself upon women, and he puts men to death without trial.” ~Otanes on the monarch, Herodotus Histories 3.80.
"He disturbs the laws of his country, he forces himself upon women, and he puts men to death without trial.” ~Otanes on the monarch, Herodotus Histories 3.80.
