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. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Mormon created the book of mormon by abridging the records of his people as they had been kept from approximately 600 b. 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. The book of mormon explains that men are free to choose liberty and. 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.
Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. 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. 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. If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the book of mormon is brant gardners second witness series 6 vols. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. 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. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of versebyverse commentary have. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 1 first and second nephi. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses.
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. Pt 32 book of mormon commentary 1 nephi chapter 2 by thebackyardprofessor. There is no difference between the jew and the greekgentile. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. The quick and dirty case against mormonism 2004 by kyle j. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. Paul hydes commentary on the scriptures free paul was a 35year ces. To those who are investigating mormonism by richard packham. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Mary beth gehrman, and tim madigan, on the barricades. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work a doctrine. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of. The book of mormon was primarily written and assembled by mormon, a nephite who lived in the americas during the 4th century a. Available on compatible nook devices and the free nook apps. The book of mormon tickets without fees cheap the book. Book of mormon i am africa lyrics by rick whitehead. 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. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. With upfront pricing for all the book of mormon tickets you see the full price without the sneaky hidden fees that others charge.
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. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. 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. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. 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. 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. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. 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. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc.
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. The jaredites book of ether came to the new world at the time of the tower of babel. Get the cheapest the book of mormon tickets now from the largest selection of the book of mormon tickets available only at feefreeticket. Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephis vision, by steven l. No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter. General teachings relevant to this chapter the book of mormon plates, rex c. 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. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. 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. 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.
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. 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. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. 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. We use cookies we use cookies to give you the best possible experience. You can also receive a free copy of the book of mormon at or by calling 18775370003. This volume will change the way you read and study the book of mormon. 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.
He said that the book of mormon would get a man nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. A tremendous resource by a serious student of the book of mormon, providing commentary and background for every chapter. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon by ed j.
May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. They were instructed to build eight barges in which to sail to america. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Joseph fielding mcconkie april 3, 1941 october 10, 20 was a professor of ancient. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. 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. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. It is claimed that a number of items or concepts in the book of mormon are not consistent with what is known about ancient. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. Top 3 stars doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l.
Every time the book of mormon has met a true challenge, the result has been nothing short of colossal failure. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Anachronisms claimed to exist in the book of mormon summary. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. 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. Ive been a proponent of cause and effect relationship explaining of joseph smiths creation of various aspects of mormonism and the subsequent. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l. It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass gardner in scope or quality. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r.
It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Mormons say the bible is the story of what happened in ancient israel and the book of mormon tells us why they happened. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Youll enjoy it you might not love it but it will help mix things up. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. 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. All the book of mormon tickets are fully guaranteed and come without any service fees. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. The book of mormon tickets without fees cheap the book of. Please feel free to also follow my youtube page however, i. Call your local store to arrange free curbside pickup.
Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. Here is a list of awesome book of mormon study guides broken down into kids. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. 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. 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. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon.
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. Items relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles found in the scripture block. 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. Book of mormon commentary jacob 3 page 1 of 4 jacob 3. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section.
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