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*'''Abraham being seated next to a king'''—The Qisas includes an account of Abraham being seated next to a king. <ref>Bradley J. Cook, "The Book of Abraham and the Islamic Qisas al-Anbiya< (Tales of the Prophets) Extant Literature," Dialogue 33/4 (2000): 127—46.</ref> | *'''Abraham being seated next to a king'''—The Qisas includes an account of Abraham being seated next to a king. <ref>Bradley J. Cook, "The Book of Abraham and the Islamic Qisas al-Anbiya< (Tales of the Prophets) Extant Literature," Dialogue 33/4 (2000): 127—46.</ref> | ||
*'''Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy'''—The concept that Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy is found the writings of Josephus and in Pseudo-Eupolemus. Clark notes that "the book's last facsimile (no. 3) depicts Pharaoh-who traditionally claimed exclusive possession of priesthood and kingship (Abr. 1:25-27)-honoring Abraham's priesthood by allowing him to occupy the throne and instruct the court in astronomy (cf. Pseudo-Eupolemus; Josephus, Antiquities 1.viii.2)".<ref>E. Douglas Clark, "Abraham," ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'' {{link|url=http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Abraham}}</ref> | *'''Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy'''—The concept that Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy is found the writings of Josephus and in Pseudo-Eupolemus. Clark notes that "the book's last facsimile (no. 3) depicts Pharaoh-who traditionally claimed exclusive possession of priesthood and kingship (Abr. 1:25-27)-honoring Abraham's priesthood by allowing him to occupy the throne and instruct the court in astronomy (cf. Pseudo-Eupolemus; Josephus, Antiquities 1.viii.2)".<ref>E. Douglas Clark, "Abraham," ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'' {{link|url=http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Abraham}}</ref> | ||
| + | ====Abraham sitting upon Pharoah's throne (Fig 1)==== | ||
| + | See above for ancient traditions discussing this aspect of Abraham. Also, see above under Facsimile 1 for evidences of Semitic adaptation of Osiris to be Abraham. | ||
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| + | ====With a crown upon his head, representing the Priesthood (Fig 1)==== | ||
| + | See above for ancient traditions discussing Abraham holding the priesthood. | ||
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| + | ====Signifies Abraham in Egypt as given also in Figure 10 of Facsimile No. 1 (Figure 3)==== | ||
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| + | The lotus flower frequently symbolized foreigners in Egypt. See above for Hugh Nibley's discussion of it. | ||
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| + | ====Abraham reasoning upon the principles of Astronomy, in the king's court (Bottom of explanations)==== | ||
| + | See above for ancient traditions discussing this. Important to remember is not only his knowledge of astronomy but his passing of the astronomy to the Egyptians and the type of astronomy being taught, tiered firmaments with earth at the center of the universe. | ||
| + | ====Shulem, one of the king's principal waiters (Fig 5)==== | ||
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| + | |link=https://www.mormoninterpreter.com/shulem-one-of-the-kings-principal-waiters/ | ||
| + | |title=Shulem, One of the King’s Principal Waiters | ||
| + | |author= John Gee | ||
| + | |publication=Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture | ||
| + | |vol=19 | ||
| + | |num=16 | ||
| + | |date=2016 | ||
| + | |summary= Shulem is mentioned once in the Book of Abraham. All we are told about him is his name and title. Using onomastics, the study of names, and the study of titles, we can find out more about Shulem than would at first appear. The form of Shulem’s name is attested only at two times: the time period of Abraham and the time period of the Joseph Smith papyri. (Shulem thus constitutes a Book of Abraham bullseye.) If Joseph Smith had gotten the name from his environment, the name would have been Shillem. | ||
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Question: Are there any known parallels between elements of Joseph's interpretation of Facsimile 3 with other ancient texts?
The following parallels exist between Joseph's interpretations and other ancient texts
- Abraham being seated next to a king—The Qisas includes an account of Abraham being seated next to a king. [1]
- Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy—The concept that Abraham taught the Egyptians astronomy is found the writings of Josephus and in Pseudo-Eupolemus. Clark notes that "the book's last facsimile (no. 3) depicts Pharaoh-who traditionally claimed exclusive possession of priesthood and kingship (Abr. 1:25-27)-honoring Abraham's priesthood by allowing him to occupy the throne and instruct the court in astronomy (cf. Pseudo-Eupolemus; Josephus, Antiquities 1.viii.2)".[2]
Abraham sitting upon Pharoah's throne (Fig 1)
See above for ancient traditions discussing this aspect of Abraham. Also, see above under Facsimile 1 for evidences of Semitic adaptation of Osiris to be Abraham.
With a crown upon his head, representing the Priesthood (Fig 1)
See above for ancient traditions discussing Abraham holding the priesthood.
Signifies Abraham in Egypt as given also in Figure 10 of Facsimile No. 1 (Figure 3)
The lotus flower frequently symbolized foreigners in Egypt. See above for Hugh Nibley's discussion of it.
Abraham reasoning upon the principles of Astronomy, in the king's court (Bottom of explanations)
See above for ancient traditions discussing this. Important to remember is not only his knowledge of astronomy but his passing of the astronomy to the Egyptians and the type of astronomy being taught, tiered firmaments with earth at the center of the universe.
Shulem, one of the king's principal waiters (Fig 5)
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, "Shulem, One of the King’s Principal Waiters"
John Gee, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, (2016)Shulem is mentioned once in the Book of Abraham. All we are told about him is his name and title. Using onomastics, the study of names, and the study of titles, we can find out more about Shulem than would at first appear. The form of Shulem’s name is attested only at two times: the time period of Abraham and the time period of the Joseph Smith papyri. (Shulem thus constitutes a Book of Abraham bullseye.) If Joseph Smith had gotten the name from his environment, the name would have been Shillem.
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