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ABCs of the Book of Abraham --and-- Historical or Hysterical? Anti-Mormons and Documentary... (WMV)

The ABCs of the Book of Abraham, Michael R. Ash and Kevin L. Barney, Mesa, Arizona: The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research, 2004, WMV.

For many people, the issues surround the Book of Abraham can be overwhelming. How did it get from Egypt to Joseph Smith? When was the papyri written? What have LDS and non-LDS scholars written about the topic? What works are helpful in doing your own research on the Book of Abraham? Ash and Barney cover the basics of the Book of Abraham and provide you with the sources so you can make this fascinating topic a part of your studies.

Mike Ash's first real encounter with anti-Mormon literature came in about 1980 after reading The Kingdom of the Cults. About four years later, after seeing The God Makers, Mike became interested in LDS apologetics. He's been an active participant in on-line LDS apologetics since 1990, and he currently owns and operates the MormonFortress.com Web site, a repository of apologetic articles refuting anti-Mormon accusations. He has authored nearly four dozen articles on his Web site and provides links to dozens of other articles authored by other LDS apologists. Mike was a presenter at several FAIR Conferences, and had a review published in the FARMS Review of Books 13:2.

Kevin L. Barney received his B.A. in classics (Latin and Greek language and literature) from BYU in 1982. While at the Y, he also studied Hebrew and Coptic, and worked as a teaching assistant for Professor S. Kent Brown. He has published numerous articles on LDS scripture in such venues as the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, the Ensign, FARMS Review, and BYU Studies. Kevin just recently completed teaching his sixth stake continuing education (Institute) course (this most recent course was on early LDS Church history). Professionally, Kevin is an attorney and practices public finance law (J.D., the University of Illinois, 1985; LL.M., DePaul University, 1990) in Chicago. Kevin also serves on the Board of Directors of FAIR.

Historical or Hysterical? Anti-Mormons and Documentary Sources, Matthew B. Brown, Mesa, Arizona: The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research, 2004, WMV.

How accurate are the anti-Mormons when it comes to LDS history? Brown shows that most anti-Mormon historical arguments are based on misinterpretations, events ripped from context, or simply bad history. Brown gives numerous examples and sets the record straight.

Examine the way historical sources are used (and abused) in anti-Mormon literature, with particular focus on the way that authors often misuse sources related to Joseph Smith.

Matthew B. Brown received his B.A. in history from Brigham Young University. He is the author of several books including Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration (with Paul Thomas Smith), The Gate of Heaven: Insights on the Doctrines and Symbols of the Temple, All Things Restored: Confirming the Authenticity of LDS Beliefs, The Plan of Salvation: Doctrinal Notes and Commentary, Plates of Gold: The Book of Mormon Comes Forth, and the forthcoming Joseph Smith: The Man, The Mission, The Message. He has also published articles in the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies (on ancient ritual aprons) and the FARMS Review (on the restoration of temple worship). His contributions to the FAIR Web site include an illustrated paper on inverted five-pointed stars, comments on the Spalding-Rigdon theory, and various observations connected with the One Nation under Gods project.

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