OFFICIAL LDS STANCE: THE BoA Papyri and Scripture is both Conjecture & Truth. Translation: The BoA is True Conjecture and its value resides in its expression of mystical truth (if any - my comment). QUOTES #1 The relationship between those fragments and the text we have today is largely a matter of conjecture. #2 Mormon and non-Mormon Egyptologists agree that the characters on the fragments do not match the translation given in the book of Abraham, #3 Conclusion. The veracity and value of the book of Abraham cannot be settled by scholarly debate concerning the book’s translation and historicity. The book’s status as scripture lies in the eternal truths it teaches and the powerful spirit it conveys. The book of Abraham imparts profound truths about the nature of God, His relationship to us as His children, and the purpose of this mortal life. The truth of the book of Abraham is ultimately found through careful study of its teachings, sincere prayer, and the confirmation of the Spirit. https://lds.org/topics/translation-and-historicity-of-the-book-of-abraham
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