The Story of the Book of Abraham: Mummies, Manuscripts, and Mormonism. Scholar H. Donl Peterson explores the strange, but true, events that culminated in the publication of the Book of Abraham. [Paperback]

H. Donl Peterson (Author)

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Publication Date: March 10, 2008

The book of Abraham has long fascinated readers, not only with its content but also with its mysterious origins. Written by Abraham himself, the book found its way into the hands of Joseph Smith by way of an elusive antiquities trader. Tucked safely in the hands of an Egyptian mummy, its exact origins remain a mystery. Renowned LDS archaeologist H. Donl Peterson undertook the quest to understand the mix of cultures, politics, and revelation that brought the book of Abraham to life. A classic among LDS books, The Story of the Book of Abraham includes authentic photographs, excerpts from personal journals and letters of major players in the antiquities trade, and pictures of the setting of the uncovering of this precious book of scripture Join scholar H. Donl Peterson on a journey from ancient Egypt to the American continent through authentic documents, photos, and history as he explores the strange - but true - events that culminated in the publication of the book of Abraham. H. Donl Peterson received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a doctorate in education from Washington State University. He has served the Church in many leadership callings and has contributed to Church magazines, manuals, and scholarly journals. He has carried out extensive research on the book of Abraham, traveling many times to Egypt and Italy, and throughout the United States in search of clues to the mysteries of this ancient manuscript.

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H. Donl Peterson, a native of Lehi, Utah, received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a doctorate in education from Washington State University. He was an instructor and administrator in the Church's seminary and institute of religion programs before joining the religion faculty at BYU in 1964. Brother Peterson's many assignments in religious education included Pearl of Great Price director; coordinator of Book of Mormon Studies; director of travel studies to the Holy Land and to Book of Mormon lands in Mexico and Central America; and director of semester-abroad programs and Know Your Religion lecture series. He contributed to Church magazines, manuals, and scholarly journals, and was the author of study guides and books on the Pearl of Great Price and the Book of Mormon. In the Church, H. Donl Peterson served in many positions, including terms as bishop of three wards, high councilor in three stakes, and president of the BYU 15th Stake. He and his wife, the former Mary Lou Schenk, are the parents of four sons and two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort Inc. (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599551403
• ISBN-13: 978-1599551401
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,239,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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