Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship:

“Being of that Lineage”: Generational Curses and Inheritance in the Book of Abraham

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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Published:
12/2/2022
Specs:
Digest / 5.25" x 8.25"
56 pages Saddle-stitched
Category:
Religion
Tags:
book of abraham, church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, cursed, lds, lineal curses, Mormonism, RACISM

The seeming appearance of a lineal or generational curse in the Book of Abraham has been used erroneously to marginalize people and justify racist ideas in Latter-day Saint history. The following attempts to elucidate the meaning of lineal curses within the Book of Abraham’s claimed ancient provenance. “Cursed” often reflected a simple legalistic concept, applicable to any person regardless of race, that meant one was currently in a state of disinheritance. Moving towards a better understanding of the roles inheritance and disinheritance play in receiving the divine blessings of the covenant might be beneficial generally and help readers avoid racist interpretations of the Book of Abraham and other scripture. This is especially the case when it is understood that being disinherited, in a gospel context, does not need to be a permanent status when one relies on the grace of the Holy Messiah and submits to those divine laws and covenant rites whereby one can literally inherit the promised blessings.

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: “Being...


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