Kerry Muhlestein
Professor of Ancient Scripture and Egyptologist who served as director of research for BYU's Department of Ancient Scripture and the BYU-Egypt Excavation Project, presenting scholarly insights on Moses, Genesis, and Enoch in this episode.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 16min
Genesis 5; Moses 6 Part 1 • Dr. Kerry Muhlestein • Jan. 26-Feb. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein, a professor and esteemed Egyptologist, shares profound insights into scriptures surrounding Moses and Enoch. He discusses how the Joseph Smith Translation deepens our understanding of Genesis 5 and Enoch's significance. Kerry emphasizes the importance of viewing the Old Testament through themes of symbolism, covenants, and family narratives. The conversation also explores the origins of the Book of Moses, the eternal nature of priesthood and covenants, and Enoch’s prophetic mission, shedding light on how one can ensure spiritual guidance.
Jan 4, 2026 • 58min
S5 E4 The Power of the Book of Abraham (Moses 1, Abraham 3)
Kerry Muhlestein, a BYU professor and Egyptologist with a PhD from UCLA, discusses the deep insights of the Book of Abraham. He addresses common criticisms, debunking misinformation with compelling evidence. Kerry explores the power of Joseph Smith's interpretations of Egyptian facsimiles and connects linguistic parallels like 'sheneha' to ancient texts. He also shares fascinating research on human sacrifice and provides an overview of Abraham's covenant themes, revealing the cosmic relationship between humanity and God throughout the scripture.
