Sep 26, 2016 elder mcconkie declares the same doctrines from the revelations of the restoration drawing heavily on the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price, the joseph smith translation, lectures on faith, and teachings of the prophet joseph smith. The book of moses greatly increases our understanding of enochs life, ministry, and teachings. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Arranged to follow the order of the books in the book of mormon, each essay provides. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Millet, joseph fielding mcconkie, deseret book due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Third nephi through moroni joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3 by robert l. Book of mormon central teach come follow me book of mormon come follow me 2020. Sjodahl 18531939, in their seven volume commentary on the book of mormon reissued 19551961, investigated the plausibility of the claims of the book of mormon by examining external evidences of a historical, cultural, linguistic, or religious nature from the old world and the new. Aug 25, 2007 jared graces us again with his presence. Mcconkie, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon salt lake city. Well, they are permitted to be here that the people may be tried and.
It is not surprising that the other seven uses, which apply to a wounded soul, are all from the writings of jacob. I had taken a class from robert millet in college and had crossed paths with him and also joseph mcconkie many times in my life, as i grewup so close to both of them, so i was excited to be taught from them in these books on the book of mormon. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and. The person mcconkie, bruce r represents an individual alive, dead, undead, or fictional associated with resources found in brigham young university. As each of these persons is a god, it is evident, from this standpoint alone, that a. 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. Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. It contains, as our revelations tell us, the revealed will, mysteries, and works of god. Youll enjoy it you might not love it but it will help mix things up.
Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. John the revelator saw in the hands of the great god a book sealed with seven seals. Book of mormon commentary jacob 7 page 3 of 5 the atonement of the master is the central point of world history. In the book of revelation corrections, for instance, the angels of the various earthly churches become the servants presiding officers of those units. Dec 26, 2019 according to royal skousen, there are no other examples of the word of justice in the book of mormon, but there are seven other examples of the sword of justice. First and second nephi joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Mosiah 8 interestingly, ammon either had with him a copy of king benjamins speech or he knew it by memory, for he rehearsed unto the people of limhi the last words which king benjamin. 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. This parable in and of itself stamps the book of mormon with convincing truth. Book of mormon commentary jacob 1 page 4 of 4 what a responsibility it is to hold this heavenly, this eternal, this everlasting priesthood.
My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. 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. It is in our extremities that we become acquainted with god, which is lifes greatest blessing. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Those desiring the protection of heaven must clothe themselves in the robes of righteousness.
Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. With this declaration, alma identified for corianton the three most abominable sins in the sight of god. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. It would appear, therefore, that the sacrifices performed by the lehite colony were carried out under the direction of the higher priesthood, which comprehends all the duties and authorities of the lesser. Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, volumes 1. 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. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the book of mormon is brant gardners second witness series 6 vols.
As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book. The book of moses the church of jesus christ of latter. In 2 nephi 27, nephi borrowed extensively from the language of isaiah 29 to describe the coming forth of the book of mormon. A book of mormon treasury religious studies center. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Why does nephi use isaiah 29 as part of his own prophecy. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph. The lamb with seven horns and seven eyes becomes a lamb with 12 eyes and 12 horns, thus perfecting the symbolism to identify christ and his apostles. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Jul 04, 2017 thus, my commentary will be limited in this section, providing instead examples from other general authorities who held a viewpoint opposite mcconkies. Mcconkies threevolume commentary on the new testament holds a unique place in lds theological writing. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Mcconkie gave a talk titled ten keys to understanding isaiah and said isaiahs chief doctrinal contributions fall into seven categories.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert millet and joseph fielding mcconkie this is a 4 volume set which doesnt go straight through the book of mormon as some other commentaries, but approaches it by topic and then studies the scriptures with prophetic statements about those verses. Mcconkie gave his speech, the seven deadly heresies, which became famous or infamous, depending on the point of view for his denunciation ofamong other issuesorganic evolution. The first and second comings of christ, resurrection, and the day of judgment are classic examples of unconditional prophecy. Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.
Jan 02, 2012 soul are used in the entire book of mormon, eleven of those utterances are by jacob. Mcconkie delivers a message titled what think ye of the book of mormon. 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. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Ostler as sistant professor of church history and doctrine, byu from revelations of the restoration. Millet 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The soul of the righteous is sanctified through suffering. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Mormon theologian bruce mcconkie states, there are three godsthe father, the son, and the holy ghost. Book among company, lds its popular church the lds members, and churchs highly the publishing controversial book had and long book selling doctrinal been simultane treatise arm.
The parable of zenos, recorded by jacob in chapter five of his book. 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 is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 600 bc to ad 421. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. The revelator was shown a book sealed with seven seals, the meaning of which christ revealed to him. Like his great book mormon doctrine, mcconkie is indepth, authoritative in tone, and willing to speculate. Romney, in conference report, october 1953, 34 jacob 7. Bruce redd mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1972 until his death. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. He later went on a mission to the eastern states from 19341936, and eventually married amelia smith with whom he had nine children. The p rocess of translating the book of mormon j oseph fielding mcconkie prof essor of ancient scripture, byu c raig j.
Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters. 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. Without it, the whole purpose for the creation of earth and our living upon it would fail. May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. In speaking of the sealed portion of the book of mormon, elder bruce r. Pt 32 book of mormon commentary 1 nephi chapter 2 by thebackyardprofessor. Elder mcconkies other list of heresies by common consent. Tammy uzelac hall, the host of lds livings sunday on monday, shares an answer to this and other questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. 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. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Mcconkies 7 crucial doctrines in isaiah search isaiah. This prophecy was fulfilled when martin harris took some of the characters, copied from the book of mormon plates, to professor charles anthon in new york city see isaiah 29. It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass gardner in scope or quality.
From isaiah to nephi to joseph smith, the words of isaiah 29 have taken on new and relevant meanings for different times and places. Mcconkie, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 1. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. The word wound or a variant of it is used thirtyone times in the book of mormon, twentyfour of those referring to physical wounds. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking.
A commentary on the doctrine and covenants and other modern revel ations salt lake city, ut. Mckonkies landmark speech the seven deadly heresies given at byu on june 1, 1980 to agree with current thinking. Apostles, seventies, high priests, elders, and all men who bear any portion of this. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Mormonism, mcconkie, and the new seven deadly heresies. In doing so, he was not quoting from isaiah but reappropriating his. Zenoss allegory of the olive trees reveals gods personal involvement in the history and destiny of the house of israel see jacob 6. Nephi frequently borrowed the language of isaiah 29 to describe his own visions and prophecies about the latterdays.
A book of mormon treasury covers a wide variety of gospel topics, from agency and freedom, faith, hope, and charity, and the doctrine of a covenant people to abinadis commentary on isaiah, the natural man. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download. Millet doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. Adultery was third to murder and the sin against the holy ghost as abominable sins. Without the liberating powers of christs atonement, all would be endlessly subject to the twin monsters of death and hell see 2 nephi 9.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l. No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter. The three most abominable sins religious studies center. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Millet 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today.
Mcconkie of the quorum of the twelve apostles observed that the book of mormon is the worlds greatest commentary on the book of isaiah ten keys to understanding isaiah, ensign, oct. Where they are, the protecting hand of the lord will be also. 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. Hat tip to my friend zander sturgill of book of mormon central for recently bringing these to my attention on his facebook wall. Click download or read online button to get doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book now. Mar 11, 2016 isaiah 29 is one of the most often cited scriptural passages of the restoration. Thus, manuscript evidence and consistent usage both indicate. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Unconditional prophecies are divine proclamations of that which will be, irrespective of what men or nations do. Teichert 18881976, ammon before king limhi, 19491951, oil on masonite, 35 1516 x. Jul 08, 2014 many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. President joseph fielding smith 18761972 encouraged us to ponder the depth of jacob 5. In the book given to ezekiel he read of lamentations, and mourning, and woe ezekiel 2. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on.
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