<p>From volume 61, number 4 of <em>BYU Studies Quarterly</em>:

In early July 1835, Joseph Smith acquired some Egyptian papyri from which he claimed to translate the Book of Abraham. From historical evidence and the papyrus fragments that were returned to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-­day Saints in November 1967, we can piece together a profile of what papyri the Prophet is known to have possessed.</p>

From volume 61, number 4 of BYU Studies Quarterly: In early July 1835, Joseph Smith acquired some Egyptian papyri from which he claimed to translate the Book of Abraham. From historical evidence and the papyrus fragments that were returned to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-­day Saints in November 1967, we can piece together a profile of what papyri the Prophet is known to have possessed.

What Egyptian papyri did Joseph Smith possess?

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