The Abrahamic Covenant

Authors

Stephen O. Smoot
John Gee
Kerry Muhlestein
John S. Thompson

Keywords

Book of Abraham, priesthood, inheritance

Abstract

One of the important doctrinal contributions of the Book of Abraham is its elaboration on the nature of the Abrahamic covenant (Abr. 2:6–11). While some details about the Abrahamic covenant can be read in the book of Genesis (12:1–5; compare 26:1–4, 24; 28; 35:9–13; 48:3–4), it is in the Book of Abraham where additional important aspects about this covenant are revealed. The main significance of the Abrahamic covenant as expanded upon in the Book of Abraham is that it involves a “right to the priesthood . . . as the essence of Abraham’s inheritance.” Indeed, the covenant Abraham entered into with God, according to the text, encompassed specific blessings and priesthood responsibilities and included a charge to Abraham’s descendants to share the gospel with all the families of the earth.

Recommended Citation

Smoot, Stephen O.; Gee, John; Muhlestein, Kerry; and Thompson, John S. (2022) "The Abrahamic Covenant," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 61: Iss. 4, Article 20.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol61/iss4/20