Every time the book of mormon has met a true challenge, the result has been nothing short of colossal failure. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine. The book of mormon explains that men are free to choose liberty and. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. General teachings relevant to this chapter the book of mormon plates, rex c. The book of mormon was primarily written and assembled by mormon, a nephite who lived in the americas during the 4th century a. May 03, 2014 mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r. Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephis vision, by steven l. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to.
The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. Top 3 stars doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until his calling to the quorum of the twelve apostles during his service as a general authority, mcconkie. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. He said that the book of mormon would get a man nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Paul hydes commentary on the scriptures free paul was a 35year ces. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. Doni peterson because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons in the book of mormon are portrayed as. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 1 first and second nephi. Mormons say the bible is the story of what happened in ancient israel and the book of mormon tells us why they happened.
There is no difference between the jew and the greekgentile. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars of our time and his years of notes were compiled into this book.
Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Now this mormon, the son of mormon is he, the descendant of lehi, whom lehi did prophesy concerning as being the writer of the record, the book of mormon, which would come unto the fruit of his lions in the latterdays, and moroni, mormons son, was to be that spokesman for mormon the writer of the book who should declare it 2 nephi 3. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. John christopher thomas pentecostal theological seminary and bangor university, implied readers, the book of mormon, and the bible grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. Available on compatible nook devices and the free nook apps. This volume will change the way you read and study the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Every student of the book of mormon is sure to treasure the provocative and inspiring historical, biographical, philological, and archaeological research of elder reynolds and elder sjodahl, two eminently articulate and informed church scholars and writers. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the book of mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts. Here is a list of awesome book of mormon study guides broken down into kids. My suggestion is to collect a copy as economically as you can put it on the shelf and when you are ready to replace your book of mormon study with a commentary include it in one of your book of mormon cycles.
Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon. The quick and dirty case against mormonism 2004 by kyle j. Olsen lehis dream as a template for understanding each act of nephis vision, by amy eastonflake getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w. They were instructed to build eight barges in which to sail to america. Pt 32 book of mormon commentary 1 nephi chapter 2 by thebackyardprofessor. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some. Mormon created the book of mormon by abridging the records of his people as they had been kept from approximately 600 b. The skeptics annotated book of mormon off site skeptical indexes and commentary to various passages of the book of mormon. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means.
Now this mormon, the son of mormon is he, the descendant of lehi, whom lehi did prophesy concerning as being the writer of the record, the book of mormon, which would come unto the fruit of his lions in the latterdays, and moroni, mormon s son, was to be that spokesman for mormon the writer of the book who should declare it 2 nephi 3. Mary beth gehrman, and tim madigan, on the barricades. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of. The jaredites book of ether came to the new world at the time of the tower of babel. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work a doctrine. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon.
In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of versebyverse commentary have. I do not take the entire book as hard doctrinal fact, however, but consider it a good book to read from and learn from, with a clear understanding that some of the information might be personal opinion of the author. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. I have decided it is time to systematically explore, explain, and enjoy the book of mormon insights which have been researched over the course of my short 47 year lifetime. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles found in the scripture block. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. Jul 08, 2014 i do not take the entire book as hard doctrinal fact, however, but consider it a good book to read from and learn from, with a clear understanding that some of the information might be personal opinion of the author. Despite deseret book s claim that the decision was based on declining sales, some observers opined that the move was because of the book s uncompromising presentation of controversial mormon ideas from which the church is attempting to distance itself. A tremendous resource by a serious student of the book of mormon, providing commentary and background for every chapter. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.
The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Please feel free to also follow my youtube page however, i. We use cookies we use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars.
Joseph fielding mcconkie april 3, 1941 october 10, 20 was a professor of ancient. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by.
Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. It is claimed that a number of items or concepts in the book of mormon are not consistent with what is known about ancient.
To those who are investigating mormonism by richard packham. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. With its approachable writing style and wealth of usable information, teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon is an invaluable resource for personal study, family instruction, speaking assignments, lesson preparation, missionary work, and more. Dec 26, 2015 a very plausible lost and missing novel by solomon spalding manuscript found, separate and distinct from the oberlin manuscript has not been ruled out by mormon apologists. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary jacob 3 page 1 of 4 jacob 3. Get the cheapest the book of mormon tickets now from the largest selection of the book of mormon tickets available only at feefreeticket. The book of mormon tickets without fees cheap the book. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes.
According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormons son, moroni. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon by ed j. A very plausible lost and missing novel by solomon spalding manuscript found, separate and distinct from the oberlin manuscript has not been ruled out by mormon apologists. Ive been a proponent of cause and effect relationship explaining of joseph smiths creation of various aspects of mormonism and the subsequent. No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter.
Anachronisms claimed to exist in the book of mormon summary. With upfront pricing for all the book of mormon tickets you see the full price without the sneaky hidden fees that others charge. Title page, translated from the book of mormon plates testimony of the three witnesses and also testimony of the eight witnesses preface to the 2016 edition preface to the 1908 edition books of the book of mormon first nephi second nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman third nephi fourth nephi mormon ether moroni. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 30 page 1 of 4 2 nephi 30. Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. The book of mormon contains the purported stories of three different groups which sailed to the americas. The name mormon, by the way, comes from the father of moroni who was likewise a prophet and keeper of the plates prior to moroni receiving stewardship of them. It is claimed that a number of items or concepts in the book of mormon are not consistent with what is known about ancient american geography, history, or anthropology.
If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the book of mormon is brant gardners second witness series 6 vols. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Call your local store to arrange free curbside pickup. A compendium of the gospel, which he described as the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the important doctrines of the kingdom and the first extensive compendium of the whole gospelthe first attempt to publish an encyclopedic commentary covering the whole field. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Items relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. You can also receive a free copy of the book of mormon at or by calling 18775370003. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon.
It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass gardner in scope or quality. All the book of mormon tickets are fully guaranteed and come without any service fees. Youll enjoy it you might not love it but it will help mix things up. If you are investigating mormonism the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds church, you are probably studying it in private meetings in. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915 april 19, 1985 was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1972 until his death. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ. Book of mormon i am africa lyrics by rick whitehead. The book of mormon tickets without fees cheap the book of. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight.
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