Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. I have never been but it seems to me like a hit soup you would find at a hip sandwich, soup, and salad restaurant like zupas. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. 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. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Like his great book mormon doctrine, mcconkie is indepth, authoritative in tone, and willing to speculate.
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 student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. A commentary on the book of mormon by robert nathan richardson preliminary notes i cherish this document there are some wonderful deep and powerful things in it, its all based on the text. 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. Book of mormon video presentation 8, and my soul hungered 10. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Hunter and thomas stuart ferguson, ancient america and the book of mormon 1950. Hey all lifelong mormon, currently doing my second read through of the book of mormon. Mormon theologian bruce mcconkie states, there are three godsthe father, the son, and the holy ghost. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon covers the entire book of mormon text and explores its many profound themes from the transcendent blessing of the divine saviors appearances all the way down to the depths of human evil and depravity and will assist us in understanding this great restoration scripture. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration.
It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. I own the book versions of this and they are excellent. As each of these persons is a god, it is evident, from this standpoint alone, that a. Nephi frequently borrowed the language of isaiah 29 to describe his own visions and prophecies about the latterdays. In 2 nephi 27, nephi borrowed extensively from the language of isaiah 29 to describe the coming forth of the book of mormon. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. While this does not necessarily mean that book of mormon events took place in isles of the caribbean, or any other place columbus visited, it suggests that those islandsalong with the northern coast of south america, and southern central americaare part of the land promised to lehis seed. When you bookmark a page, it bookmarks the 1st page of the chapter and not where you actually are in the chapter. Several authors have written on book of mormon archaeology and geology.
What faith crisis feels like, how others react, and how we might can make healthier. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later. Book of mormon research has generally followed many of the same forms as biblical research. The lord forgives those who exercise faith in jesus christ and diligently repent of their sins. Michael 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The p rocess of translating the book of mormon j oseph fielding mcconkie prof essor of ancient scripture, byu c raig j. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Unlikely is the meaning to value for shum reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, iv, p. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. The call and election of the house of israel salt lake city. Two popular books with an archaeological approach are dewey and edith farnsworth, the americas before columbus 1947, and milton r. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age.
If god had commanded me to do all things i could do them. Arguably the best commentary available on the new testament. Why does nephi use isaiah 29 as part of his own prophecy. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. At the time mcconkie was in the presidency of the quorum of the seventy.
In both fields, writings range from expository texts to doctrinal, historical, geographical, textual, literary, and comparative commentaries. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I love this series because elder mcconkie focuses on doctrine, the very meat of the new testament. A commentary on the doctrine and covenants and other modern revel ations salt lake city, ut. S hum is not in the bible, but it is found in m oses cf. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. New lds author thomas wirthlin mcconkie discusses his book navigating mormon faith crisis. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah.
Mcconkie and published in 1958 according to the book s preface, md. Check out the deal on doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. Ludlow selected readings and reference materials for scripture 121. The living and the dead, the animate and the inanimate all are subject to the mind and will of god. Agency, which embraces the right of choice, is fundamental to the plan of salvation.
When reading mcconkies publications, it is vital to understand that privately published books by general authorities do not represent church doctrine. Enos 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mcconkie s threevolume commentary on the new testament holds a unique place in lds theological writing. Volume 4 third nephi through moroni by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. 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. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols.
Check out the deal on docrtinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. In doing so, he was not quoting from isaiah but reappropriating. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. Mcconkie s first edition of mormon doctrine was published in 1958.
Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. This file contains the entire first edition of mormon doctrine md. Volume 3 alma through helaman by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. An up and coming restaurant that celebrated its one year anniversary in july. Ostler as sistant professor of church history and doctrine, byu from revelations of the restoration. Isaiah 29 is one of the most often cited scriptural passages of the restoration. See his faith development map as a way for healthier smoother transitions. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon. Amalekis writing also introduce the jaredites for the first time in the book of mormon, since the people of zarahemla had contact with coriantumr, the last surviving jaredite.
Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. Abinadi interprets isaiah, journal of book of mormon and other restoration scripture 10, no. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. There can be no forced righteousness, for, as lehi taught us, if there is no opportunity for wickedness there can be no opportunity for righteousness. Ask the class to follow along, looking for what resulted from jesus christ performing the atonement and redeeming all mankind from the fall. Ive found that most gospel doctrinesunday school classes barely scratch the surface of the contents of the book, and i am interested in a comprehensive analysis or companion of the book in order to help my. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. If he should command me that i should say unto this water, be thou earth, it should be earth.