The first published criticism made against the Book of Abraham was printed in 1842, the same year as the original publication of the Book of Abraham in the Times and Seasons, and subsequently in the Millennial Star. Kidder's satire offers no contributions or insights into the book; however, we shouldn't expect a scholarly approach considering that Kidder was not educated in Egyptian language, history, or religion. His education came from the Wesleyan University (a Methodist school), which he completed in 1836, and then entered into the ministry. Kidder published several books, including his anti-Mormon publication entitled "Mormonism and The Mormons: A Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Sect Self- Styled Latter-Day Saints."1 Kidder's comments are the sort of standard ad hominem attacks characteristic of the time and culture in which his publication took place. He simply dismisses the subject without any serious consideration, using satire as his tool to achieve his purpose.
A response to the book came in a subsequent publication of the Times and Seasons. The respondent did not deem Kidder's satire of the Book of Abraham imporant enough for specific comment; rather, the response addresses the book as a whole.
Excerpts from Daniel Kidder's book, relating to the Book of Abraham, is included below:
A response to the book came in a subsequent publication of the Times and Seasons. The respondent did not deem Kidder's satire of the Book of Abraham imporant enough for specific comment; rather, the response addresses the book as a whole.
Excerpts from Daniel Kidder's book, relating to the Book of Abraham, is included below:
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1 Daniel Parish Kidder biographical information available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Parish_Kidder, and also documented at http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/ssb/search.cfm?AuthorID=159.
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