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Book of Abraham/Plagiarism accusations
Questions
Some look to numerous contemporary sources to explain how Joseph Smith was able to produce the Book of Abraham.
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The following contemporary sources are claimed by various critics to be sources for the Book of Abraham.
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Book of Abraham plagiarism accusations
Summary: It is claimed that contemporary sources were used by Joseph Smith as sources for the Book of Abraham.- Philosophy of a Future State—
Brief Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith's theology as described in the Book of Abraham was influenced by Thomas Dick's book The Philosophy of a Future State. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Philosophy of a Future State—