As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. The book of mormon reference companion religious studies. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book.
Power of the book of mormon the book of mormon is the book that will save the world and prepare the sons of men for joy and peace here and now and everlasting life in eternity. Mcconkie, ensign, november 1983, 74 the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work.
The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download. As students respond, write the following words and phrases on the board near the definition of agency. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. 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. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. 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. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine.
Because the book of mormon reference companion is one of the most useful teaching reference books in recent years, we asked the general editor of this volume to describe the purpose of this book as well as some things he learned while compiling it. 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. 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. A knowledge of good and evil must be had by those who are to enjoy the agency, that is, they must know the differences between the opposites. The idea for the book of mormon reference companion originated in spring 1996. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 book. Both mcconkie and smith had published their own massive gospel treatises purporting to expound mormon doctrine mcconkie with his mormon doctrine, when he was a member of the council of the seventy and smith with his man, his origin and destiny, when smith was a. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. 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. Click download or read online button to get doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book now.
Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. This is because, according to his angelic guide, this portion of the vision would later be written by john, one of the apostles of the lamb. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 volume, brent l. Mormon 16 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Purchase doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. 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. One of the earliest book of mormon scholars george reynolds was also a member of the seventy and secretary to brigham young. 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. May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The book of mormon reference companion religious studies center. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book. Forty years later, journal of book of mormon studies 16, no.
Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. This book is a handy and extremely useful reference work for students of the book of mormon, particularly those who not only treasure the truthfulness of the record but delight in the way those truths are delivered. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age.
Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added from. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just. Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 vols. The p rocess of translating the book of mormon j oseph fielding mcconkie prof essor of ancient scripture, byu c raig j. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thus came the inclusion of articles dealing with themes and purposes of the book of mormon, historical background of the coming forth of the book of mormon, isaiah commentary on each book of mormon isaiah chapter, and articles of general interest such as archaeology, olive trees, tree of life in ancient cultures, stela 5.
It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. This wonderful and simple study aid for the book of mormon is a great way to dive deeper into the book and gain a better understanding. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. As discussed in our december 10th come, follow me blog post by jasmin gimenez, the book of mormon prophet nephi recorded a panoramic vision of future events 1 nephi 1114. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no.
Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. 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. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 4number 1 article 54 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. May 11, 2008 in the front matter to the published book of mormon there is a onepage outline titled a brief explanation about the book of mormon. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Photograph of the book of mormon by jasmin gimenez rappleye.
Study aids book of mormon subject guides at brigham. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. 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. Ostler as sistant professor of church history and doctrine, byu from revelations of the restoration. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. In illustration 3, the chiastic pattern shown is not necessarily intended to portray a. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. A commentary on the doctrine and covenants and other modern revel ations salt lake city, ut. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc.
Lehi in the desertthe world of the jareditesthere were jaredites. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. That outline identifies four sets of plates referred to in the narrative, not all of which are referred to in the text of the book of mormon by the titles given in that outline. Plates of nephimormons abridgment of the large plates of nephi and some of his other writings mosiah through mormon 7, moroni 79after i had made an abridgment from the plates of nephimormon was given two assignments. Millet, joseph fielding mcconkie, deseret book due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The complete series kindle edition by millet, robert l. However, nephi was instructed to not record the conclusion of his vision. Top, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, book of mormon, scriptural commentaries, 3 stars. Mar 16, 2010 i want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding.
Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Laws, opposition, knowledge of good and evil, power to choose. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Rather than writing words of bitterness, he had invited them to believe in christ, repent, and be saved joseph fielding mcconkie and others, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. The four,volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 4number 1 article 55 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Jan 02, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Invite students to report the four principles of agency elder mcconkie taught. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. A comprehensive resource for the study of the book of mormon. Jan 01, 2012 this verse brings the apocalyptic prophecy or historical commentary right up to the summer of 1829, when oliver cowdery was transcribing the text of the book of mormon the things written and hid up by nephis seed as it fell from the lips of joseph smith who was divining the translation of the ancient record by the gift and power of. The book of mormon, as we now have it, consists of the following. Check out the deal on docrtinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. Although we have not called this a chiasmus, for a discussion of chiasmus in the book of mormon, see john w. There are three reasons for mormon to give us these verses 1218 on the earlier part of king benjamins life. 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.
Welch, the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Learn more doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. An unfettered power of choice must prevail bruce r. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. And i looked and beheld a man among the gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my.