Tens of thousands of members of the LDS Church have surveyed historical evidence and become concerned about issues surrounding the Book of Abraham. Should they be concerned?

The Book of Abraham was translated by Joseph Smith during the 19th century. However, significant evidence remains available for careful study even today. What have scholars discovered about the LDS translation of the Book of Abraham? Did the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith tell the truth about where this remarkable book came from?

Here are some resources that may be helpful to you:

The Joseph Smith Egyptian Papyri

Loss of testimony in the Book of Abraham (and ultimately, in Joseph Smith's credibility) appears to be a common reason that people quit the LDS Church. These are just a few online discussions that attest to this statement: