Thoughts of John Gee on the Book of Abraham

[hauslern]

Interesting interview with Gee and his experience at Yale. He does not mention Ritner.
https://www.fromthedesk.org/10-questions-john-gee/
Note how he argues for the Book of Abraham
"The first is that the fragments that we currently have must be the papyri from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Abraham. A careful examination of the accounts left by nineteenth century eyewitnesses shows that cannot be the case.

The second is that the speculations of W. W. Phelps and Oliver Cowdery that were in Phelps’ possession are actually Joseph Smith’s and that they somehow give us some sort of key to understanding the translation process. The arguments put forward for this are usually circular and therefore logically fallacious.

The third is that one can assess the validity and authenticity of the Book of Abraham and understand its contents without reference to the ancient world of Abraham’s day. If all one studies and all one knows is nineteenth century history, then all one will be able to see is the nineteenth century; one will never be in a position to see anything ancient in the Book of Abraham.

So "missing scroll theory," the scribes did it" and ' he third is that "one can assess the validity and authenticity of the Book of Abraham and understand its contents with... reference to the ancient world of Abraham’s day"

[Shulem]

John Gee is a tortured man living in denial and is paid by the Church to sponsor a program of deception and misinformation in order to defend the mistranslations of the Book of Abraham. The cult of Mormonism has stolen his soul.

It's very sad.

[hauslern]

There was a report of a new find in Egypt with a description of a long Book of the Dead. I wonder how Gee will respond to that?
https://www.livescience.com/queen-templ ... egypt.html

[Shulem]

John Pitiful Gee has been taking quite a beating as of late. Here are some recent links to some threads on the old Mormon Discussions Board. It's a testament that he's the Apostate of Egyptology having made a mockery of ancient Egypt.

1. BYU Studies' Roger Terry Disavows Gee's Book
by Doctor Scratch » Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:03 am

2. John Gee claims in his new book intro that there's no need for his new book
by I have a question » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:07 pm

3. More Reviews Demonstrate John Gee's Research Just Sucks
by Philo Sofee » Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:47 pm

4. Daniel Peterson, Lying as a Favor for John Gee
by Philo Sofee » Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:01 pm

5. BYU sociologist tells Gee to stay in his swim lane
by Dr Moore » Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:23 am

6. NEW!!! RFM Decimates John Gee and Daniel C. Peterson
by Philo Sofee » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:06 pm

7. Gee's paper on Four Idolatrous Gods in the Book of Abraham
by aussieguy55 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:34 pm

8. Has John Gee Been "Booted" from the Maxwell Institute?
by Doctor Scratch » Wed May 22, 2019 9:09 pm

9. John Gee Alleges His Book of Abraham Book Was "Suppressed"
by Doctor Scratch » Wed May 06, 2020 10:44 pm

10. A New Mopologetic Classic?: Gee Goes Ballistic on Jana Reiss
by Doctor Scratch » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:10 pm

11. Vogel Responds to Gee on Interpreter
by Dan Vogel » Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:07 am

12. Gee's defense of Fac#3-For Shulem
by Fence Sitter » Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:09 pm

13. "2 Inks" Gee criticises scholarly standards of JSP Project
by I have a question » Fri Aug 23, 2019 3:28 pm

14. John Gee Continues to be Laughing Stock of Book of Abraham
by Philo Sofee » Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:50 pm

15. Continual One-Sided Apologetic on Abraham of John Gee
by Philo Sofee » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:56 pm

16. John Gee flogs the missing scroll theory, again.
by I have a question » Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:21 am

17. Peterson is Introducing John Gee's Book on Abraham Again
by Philo Sofee » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:30 pm

18. "Book of Abraham and Related Manuscripts" Gee snubbed?
by I have a question » Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:02 pm

19. Calling Shulem! Gee is on the Loose Again on Translation
by Philo Sofee » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:53 pm

20. Symmachus Demonstrates John Gee Has Unsound Arguments
by Philo Sofee » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:27 p

21. Why John Gee is simply wrong in his FAIR Presentation
by Philo Sofee » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:57 am
22.
Why John Gee is wrong again on another issue of the Book of Mormon
by Philo Sofee » Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:16 pm

23. John Gee on Van Hale show
by Maksutov » Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:04 am
24.
Jeff Lindsay's Review of Gee's new Book of Abraham Book
by Philo Sofee » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:35 pm

25. Has John Gee been church disciplined?!
by Philo Sofee » Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:21 pm

26. It Would Be Better if John Gee Just Shuts Up Now
by Philo Sofee » Mon May 15, 2017 8:35 pm

27. Peterson and Gee's libel against Ritner?
by dartagnan » Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:00 pm

28. Nibley/Gee Entirely Untrustworthy
by Kevin Graham » Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:01 am

29. John Gee has a new book out " Intro to Book of Abraham"
by Philo Sofee » Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:34 pm

[Moksha]

There was a report of a new find in Egypt with a description of a long Book of the Dead. I wonder how Gee will respond to that?
https://www.livescience.com/queen-templ ... egypt.html

A shrine dedicated to Anubis — the god of the cemetery — was also found near the burial shafts, as were statues of the god.

What would the BYU archeological team do when confronted with such a finding? Would they feel compelled to report it or be tempted to hide it away in Vault F?

[Shulem]

A shrine dedicated to Anubis — the god of the cemetery — was also found near the burial shafts, as were statues of the god.

What would the BYU archeological team do when confronted with such a finding? Would they feel compelled to report it or be tempted to hide it away in Vault F?

They might very well break out a chisel and hack off the snout and then claim they've found the tomb of Olimlah. That might be what it takes to get Philo to go back to church and start paying tithing again and donate to his favorite Mormon apologetic charity.



Back to church, Philo!

[Shulem]

How Gee really feels about the Facsimile No. 3, Explanations:

Shouting out King Pharaoh's name for Smith' sake!

"King Boo-boo-hoo!"



That's BYU's Finest

[Shulem]

"I'm Johnny Gee, I like girls!"



Gee's pet girl toys:

[Shulem]

King Pharaoh with a green eggs & ham man, a boy-prince with his butler, and a grabby slave.

[Craig Paxton]

There was a report of a new find in Egypt with a description of a long Book of the Dead. I wonder how Gee will respond to that?
https://www.livescience.com/queen-templ ... egypt.html

Does this find not support the eyewitness accounts of a Long Roll thus supporting Gee's claim that we are missing the part of the papyri that the Book of Abraham came from? (not that I buy into any of that apologist crap)