The major goal of the authors of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is to provide a series of explanatory comments, a seriatim point by point, or verse by verse exegesis of the doctrinal teachings of the book of mormon. Thomas mcconkie archives mormon discussions podcasts. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of. The four,volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Scott sommerdorf tribune file photo the book of mormon, the signature scripture of the. If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the book of mormon is brant gardners second witness series 6 vols. For further enlightenment i think we should also to look at mesoamerican legal systems see a bibliography here. In 1966, he married brenda kempton in the salt lake. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon. There is no denying the considerable influence of elder bruce r. In his book he helps the reader see the faith development map that allows for healthier smoorth transitions.
Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. Elder mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles from october 1972 until his death in april of 1985. Millet and mcconkie, bom doctrinal commentary, vol 1, p. Book of mormonalleged biblical textual anachronisms. Joseph fielding mcconkie april 3, 1941 october 10, 20 was a professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university byu and an author or coauthor of over 25 books mcconkie was a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and the son of bruce r. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010 the following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. 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. Feb 23, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Mcconkie does a great job enlightening readers on the things they may have missed while reading the book of mormon and offers thought provoking commentary. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes.
Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Priesthood abra abraham adam adamondiahman alma ancient angels apostasy apostate atonement baptism behold bible blessings blood body book of mormon called celestial kingdom celestial marriage church of jesus commanded covenant dead death deity devil dispensation divine doctrine and covenants. Mcconkie and millets doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The recent and perennially anticipated announcement that deseret book would finally let 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. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph.
Book of mormon centrals 9 part series on new testament language in the book of mormon. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. He earned his masters degree in public administration from brigham young university and his doctorate in the same field from the university of georgia. 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. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Book 1 of 4 in the doctrinal commentary on the book of. His wife was ordered to prepare a suit of clean clothing, in which to have her. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Its prophets are said to have written according to their own knowledge.
The following quotation represents their summary posture and goals in writing the commentary. Mcconkie, and the historical christ john dehlin march 15, 20 faith promoting stories, joseph smith 47 comments jay griffith and sarah collett of a thoughtful faith podcast sit with james w. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. 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. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. Mcconkie was born july 29, 1915, in ann arbor, michigan, but before he was a year old, his family moved to the small town of monticello, utah.
No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter. Mcconkie upon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and upon mormon culture. Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. We discuss at length his book navigating mormon faith crisis. In 2007, the introduction to the book of mormon changed to stating lamanites were among the ancestors of american indians. 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. Before retiring, mcconkie taught at byu as a professor of ancient scripture in the college of religious education. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. Blood atonement is a disputed doctrine in the history of mormonism, under which the. Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of god. All this animals from other planets is had in the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from.
Forgetting mcconkie by common consent, a mormon blog. Mcconkie, formerly of the quorum of the twelve, expressed what many church leaders have taught. 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. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles found in.
Books written by general authorities are not official doctrine many books are written by the general authorities to help us understand gospel principles and practices. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Mcconkies mormon doctrine go out of print was warmly received by many. They returned to ann arbor in 1925 in order for bruces father to continue his studies, and when he finished the following year, the mcconkie family settled in salt lake city. Mcconkies book, mormon doctrine, as an authoritative exposition of the. New jerusalem, earthly, to be built by men in missouri, u.
The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. Mormon church beliefs, mormon religion and mormonism doctrine. Many of mcconkie s books primarily address joseph of egypt, joseph smith, the book of mormon, and the revelations of the restoration. There should not be any of us so unwisely indulgent, so thoughtless and so shallow in our affection for our children that we dare not check them in a wayward course, in wrongdoing and in their.
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. Check out the deal on docrtinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. Writers of the bible were inspired to write gods thoughts. In 1958, mcconkie, then a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church, published a book entitled mormon doctrine. Businesses have been persecuted and sued because what they deem as their. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. Mcconkie said suicide is the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life. 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. As each of these persons is a god, it is evident, from this standpoint alone, that a plurality of gods exists.
Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. Jan 31, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Mcconkie, former mormon apostle bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3 by robert l. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Top, which is proving to be quite the guy himself with his most recent publications. All of elder mcconkies quotations of himself come from mormon doctrine. Prior to becoming an apostle, he published mormon doctrine, a book of.
Ostler as sistant professor of church history and doctrine, byu from revelations of the restoration. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. 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. Set up as a cyclopedia, mormon doctrine has several thousand entries on topics relating to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, such as aaronic priesthood, jesus christ the most crossrefenced entry, atonement, evolution, and zion. Suicide consists in the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life, particularly where. He said his book between the lines is an attempt to correct some misreadings of scripture. Mcconkie to speak with him about his personal history and family. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. Book of mormon video presentation 3, i will prepare the way. This is the latest take on new testament book of mormon intertextuality and will prove the most beneficial.
Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Latterday saints urge church to spread the word about manuals. It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass gardner in scope or quality. We, who read nearly every night our entire marriage, stopped reading scriptures because of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Mcconkies book, mormon doctrine at the request of the first presidency, i called president joseph fielding smith and told him that we are a unit in disapproving of brother bruce r. The p rocess of translating the book of mormon j oseph fielding mcconkie prof essor of ancient scripture, byu c raig j. Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church into a single. 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. Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. Mormon theologian bruce mcconkie states, there are three godsthe father, the son, and the holy ghost. 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.
Humility and willing obedience to gods commandments determine. 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. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. Jan 02, 2012 millet and mcconkie, bom doctrinal commentary, vol 1, p. After being stripped from the references in church curricula, it was perhaps no surprise that the day had finally come to the likely consternation of many in seminary and institutes. In the book of mormon, the blood of a righteous man gideon was said to.
Elder mcconkies mormon doctrine, 26% from joseph srnith, 16% from ames e. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. He is remembered by the many doctrinal books he wrote, such as mormon doctrine and the messiah series, and for writing the chapter headings for the standard works. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Mcconkie retracted their statements after 1978 when the. 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. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public. Nov 12, 2008 mormon church beliefs, mormon religion and mormonism doctrine. May 20, 2010 id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. 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. First and second nephi joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Book of mormon central has produced a 9 part series exploring this criticism in depth.
Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Today we sit down with lds author thomas wirthlin mcconkie. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. He freely admitted when he had been mistaken, and i have no doubt about his inspired apostleship and authority. 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, volumes 14 by. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010. Jul 08, 2014 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.
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