One of the astronomical terms defined in the Book of Abraham is Shinehah, which is said to be the sun (Abr. 3:13). What is the sun's significance in ancient Egyptian tradition? Is there evidence that Shinehah is an authentic ancient word?
From <a href="https://byustudies.byu.edu/journal/61-4/">⁠⁠BYU Studies Quarterly, volume 61, number 4⁠⁠</a>.

One of the astronomical terms defined in the Book of Abraham is Shinehah, which is said to be the sun (Abr. 3:13). What is the sun's significance in ancient Egyptian tradition? Is there evidence that Shinehah is an authentic ancient word? From ⁠⁠BYU Studies Quarterly, volume 61, number 4⁠⁠.

One of the astronomical terms defined in the Book of Abraham is Shinehah, which is said to be the sun (Abr. 3:13). What is the sun's significance in ancient Egyptian tradition? Is there evidence that Shinehah is an authentic ancient word?
From <a href="https://byustudies.byu.edu/journal/61-4/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠BYU Studies Quarterly, volume 61, number 4⁠⁠</a>.

Shinehah, the Sun

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