Facsimile 1 as a Sacrifice Scene

Authors

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

Keywords

Book of Abraham, idol worship, angel of the Lord, Facsimile 1

Abstract

Facsimile 1 of the Book of Abraham visually depicts the narrative contained in Abraham 1:12–19. As interpreted by Joseph Smith, this scene depicts Abraham fastened upon an altar before some idolatrous gods. An idolatrous priest is about to sacrifice Abraham, who is protected by the angel of the Lord.

Recommended Citation

Smoot, Stephen O.; Gee, John; Muhlestein, Kerry; and Thompson, John S. (2022) "Facsimile 1 as a Sacrifice Scene," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 61: Iss. 4, Article 41.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol61/iss4/41