The translation of the Book of Abraham by Joseph Smith has been a subject of discussion both within and outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. According to Church historical accounts, the Book of Abraham was translated by Joseph Smith from Egyptian papyri acquired in 1835. Smith undertook this translation as an inspired work, much like his earlier translation of the Book of Mormon (Gospel Topics Essays, 2016). The Church accepts the Book of Abraham as scripture, emphasizing that the process was one of revelation given by God to Joseph Smith rather than a conventional linguist
The translation of the Book of Abraham by Joseph Smith has been the subject of considerable debate and analysis, particularly regarding its accuracy. Joseph Smith claimed that the book was translated from Egyptian papyri he acquired in 1835. These papyri were thought to contain the writings of the biblical patriarch Abraham, but upon rediscovery and scholarly examination in the 20th century, the content of the papyri did not match Smith's translation. In 1967, the actual fragments of the papyri used by Joseph Smith were rediscovered and translated by Egyptologists. These fragments were found