The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Mcconkie years ago i was at the bookstore near the oakland temple, and i bought mcconkies new testament commentary vol 1. Mormon doctrine was an encyclopediastyle reference book written in the 1950s by. Mormonleaks releases a high quality pdf document of the original edition of bruce mcconkies famed and controversial book entitled mormon doctrine. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Hence, when preaching in their city, amulek stressed the importance of a great and last sacrifice, a sacrifice which, he said, must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice. 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. As quoted in joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. We can be most grateful, therefore, regardless of how sick others may be, that god in the book of mormon has diagnosed our sickness for our special benefit, and prescribed a cure for. Elder mcconkie was here last week, and he signed all his books. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. Amulek went to great lengths to explain what this sacrificethe atonementwas not. 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. Mormon theologian bruce mcconkie states, there are three godsthe father, the son, and the holy ghost.
The book went out of print in 2010, and a plethora of editorials accompanied its retirement. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. Book 3 of 4 in the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon series. For further enlightenment i think we should also to look at mesoamerican legal systems see a bibliography here. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. He later went on a mission to the eastern states from 19341936, and eventually married amelia smith with whom he had nine children. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Volume 2 jacob through mosiah by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. What we read about in the book of mormon is the nephite disease and we have it. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. While the prophet nephis application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi has not gone unnoticed by book of mormon scholars, no one as yet has thoroughly demonstrated that application see mcconkie, new witness 44648.
The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors use from modern prophets and apostles, but if this is what you want, you would be better off with k douglas bassetts doctrinal insights to the book of mormon 3 vols which. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Oct 01, 2018 mormonleaks releases a high quality pdf document of the original edition of bruce mcconkies famed and controversial book entitled mormon doctrine. He earned his masters degree in public administration from brigham young university and his doctorate in the same field from the university of georgia. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
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. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. The zoramites denied the need for the atonement alma 31. The p rocess of translating the book of mormon j oseph fielding mcconkie prof essor of ancient scripture, byu c raig j. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon.
See david bokovoy, inverted quotations in the book of mormon, insights. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Jul 30, 2007 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3. Similarly, jesus sermon on the mount, detached from the testimony of christs divine sonship, is but a curriculum for a civics class rather than a testament of those verities by which one obtains everlasting life. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. This classic series uses modern revelation and the teachings of latterday prophets to illuminate the full meaning of ne.
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. Doctrinal new testament commentary, vol 1 ebook by mcconkie. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Oct 03, 2017 the book of mormon not only shows that the covenants from the old testament applied to the people of the book of mormon, but that gods covenants apply to us today as well.
Mcconkie 191585 of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Those who truly believe the bible accept the book of mormon.
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. Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is a series of statements, either about phrases or about topics suggested by some of the language in the book of mormon. How appropriate that the first patriarch head or prince of the tribe should bear the name of his ancient forefather, who saw and prophesied of him. Jan 29, 2012 word of the lord by way of the book of mormon is one of the signs of the times. Many are familiar with the similarities between the story of abraham and isaac and the story of elohim and jehovah. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Jan 04, 2012 tpjs, joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Mormonleaks releases original edition of bruce mcconkies. Were trying to be kind to all the evolutionists at byu, hoping that if given time and opportunity, they will repent and believe the gospel.
How do the covenants in the scriptures apply to me today. An article written by bob lonsberry was perhaps the most fair and evenhanded. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Dec 02, 2016 this is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. Law of chastity mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Many are familiar with the similarities between the story of. Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. As each of these persons is a god, it is evident, from this standpoint alone, that a plurality of gods exists.
Links between the book of mormon and the hebrew bible tooele, ut. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. In 1958, mcconkie, then a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church, published a book entitled mormon doctrine. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. All this animals from other planets is had in the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Most readers readily understand the narrative of the book of mormon. Read doctrinal new testament commentary, vol 1 by mcconkie available from rakuten kobo. Out of zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the lord from jerusalem. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Why must there be an infinite and eternal sacrifice. Doctrinal new testament commentary, vol 1 ebook by. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means.
Alma through helaman paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. However, after mckay discussed the editorial with mcconkie s fatherinlaw. We have generally understood that we enter into the holy order of god through receiving the melchizedek priesthood, inasmuch as the full name of this sacred authority is the holy. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r.
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. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. This paper will illustrate how nephi used the law of. Jul, 2016 this kind of reversal is what scholars call seidels law. Top, which is proving to be quite the guy himself with his most recent publications.
He freely admitted when he had been mistaken, and i have no doubt about his inspired apostleship and authority. The events associated with the garden of eden make it the archetype of our temples, here adam received the priesthood, here adam and eve walked and talked with god. May 20, 2010 id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. Address given at the byu first stake quarterly conference 11 feb.
The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. Book among company, lds its popular church the lds members, and churchs highly the publishing controversial book had and long bookselling doctrinal been simultane treatise arm. Clayton brough notes that as the lost ten tribes made their way northward through the unknown region of arsareth, they were led by prophets and inspired leaders who were guided by the spirit of revelation, kept the law of moses, and carried with them the statutes and judgments which the lord had. 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. The holy order of god related to this doctrine is the second topic which might be viewed from more than one perspectivebeing received into the holy order of god. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi religious studies center. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 750. Clayton brough notes that as the lost ten tribes made their way northward through the unknown region of arsareth, they were led by prophets and inspired leaders who were guided by the spirit of revelation, kept the law of moses, and carried with them the statutes and judgments. Ostler as sistant professor of church history and doctrine, byu from revelations of the restoration.
A commentary on the doctrine and covenants and other modern revel ations salt lake city, ut. The aztecs provide a postbook of mormon time period example that might preserve or echo earlier practiceswhile this article claims that lawyers did not appear in aztec courts, but friends could bring a friend. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors use from modern prophets and apostles, but if this is what you want, you would be better off with k douglas bassetts doctrinal insights to the book of mormon 3 vols which are strictly. Yet the book of mormon shows that not only the curses of the law of moses applied to the nephites. There is a volume that was also contributed and authored by brent l. Mcconkie requires understanding joseph fielding smith bruce r. Mcconkie is a professor in the school of public affairs at the university of colorado at colorado springs, where he has served as the resident dean. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Mcconkie was a seventy, a position of authority in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, but lower in authority than an apostle or prophet. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. 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.
Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. First and second nephi by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. The coming forth of the book of mormon is a sign to the entire world that the lord has commenced to gather israel and fulfill covenants he made to abraham, isaac, and jacob see genesis 12. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi book of mormon central. We not only teach this doctrine, but we participate in it. Jul 08, 2014 i think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. Like many bodily diseases, sexual crime drags with itself a train of other ills. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
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