BYU Studies Quarterly
Article Title
The Four Sons of Horus
Keywords
Book of Abraham, Facsimile 2, earth, four quarters
Abstract
Figure 6 of Facsimile 2 of the Book of Abraham was interpreted straightforwardly by Joseph Smith as “represent[ing] this earth in its four quarters.” Based on contemporary nineteenth-century usage of this biblical idiom (Rev. 20:8), Joseph Smith evidently meant the figures represent the four cardinal points (north, east, south, and west). This interpretation finds ready support from the ancient Egyptians.
Recommended Citation
Smoot, Stephen O.; Gee, John; Muhlestein, Kerry; and Thompson, John S.
(2022)
"The Four Sons of Horus,"
BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 61:
Iss.
4, Article 46.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol61/iss4/46