Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 1 first. 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. Robert millet notes that jacob 5, the allegory of zenos, is the longest chapter in the book of mormon.
Alma through helaman by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Doctrinal new testament commentary bruce r mcconkie 3 vols. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. Times of pentecost and other spiritual outpourings are the more treasured because they are not a part of every day. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. 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. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph.
He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 1 4 book. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. It is not enough for one to read, study and teach the book of mormon, rather, we must come to live the book of mormon and to abide by its precepts. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Jan 23, 2020 the know as nephi witnessed future events leading up to the fulfillment of all the covenants god had made with his posterity, he saw in vision that many waters divided the gentiles from the seed of my brethren. It has never been an official publication of the church, and it has been both heavily criticized by some church leaders and memb.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. Verses 16 casey paul griffiths lds scholar hyrums father and brother samuel had already witnessed spiritual manifestations of josephs revelatory powers. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mcconkie and millet further noted that nephis account was supported by joseph smiths teaching that the holy ghost is a personage, and is in the form of a personage p. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. Complete set of 4 doctrinal commentary on the book of.
Sold by zaha books and ships from amazon fulfillment. Alma through helaman paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. These verses are a continue reading commentary on doctrine. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. 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. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the book of mormon verse s and gives detailed commentary that reflects not only the authors own considerable scholarship and research but also the insights of other scriptures and modern prophets. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l.
Verse 1 casey paul griffiths lds scholar most of the doctrine and covenants is simply addressed to all people, without any specifications about gender. Complete set of 4 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. At the same time, many of joseph smiths friends and continue reading commentary on doctrine. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 book. Only the book of mormon breaks loose because it does break loose. This commentary is also an improvement upon other books, since its focus is primarily upon doctrine, and not on. Jacob through mosiah 1988, by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Oct 08, 2012 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Top, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, chapter 10 in teachings of presidents of the church. Allen have created commentaries and insights on the book of mormon a volume that not only illuminates doctrinal truths and contextual meanings of the book of mormon, but also shows the application of these profound scriptures in our daily lives. Verses 16 casey paul griffiths lds scholar doctrine and covenants 6 is the beginning of a series of lessons on personal revelation for oliver cowdery.
The book of mormon keystone of our religion, chapter 9 in teachings of presidents of the church. Ridges learn about the scriptures and understand them as never before with beloved scholar david ridges as he narrates his bestselling audiobook. Maxwell the living god can give much operational revelation to the living church just as he is doing in the true and living church today. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The last book of mormon commentary war written in the late 1950s elders george reynolds and janne sjodahl, so it was about time that another book of mormon commentary was written, especially since president ezra taft benson placed such a pointed emphasis on this book of books. Now, to aid in our understanding of this important work, scholars ed j. Many years ago when i was a district president, a father approached me following a district conference.
As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. Verses 14 casey paul griffiths lds scholar this revelation allowed for substances other than wine or bread to be used as sacramental emblems in worship services in the church. Chapter 12 mormon s commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Thus this great prophet, priest, and king stood as a classic type of the promised messiah, of whom it is true not only that none were greater, but also that none have been as great. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 1 first and second nephi first and second nephi. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and has been used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature, and was a highly influential alltime bestseller in the lds community. Now we have the direct revelations in the doctrine and covenants, etc. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. 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 in its doctrine and in its precepts. Or it could be that the name gazelem gazelam is a title having to do with power to translate ancient records and that almas reference was to some nephite prophet who brought the book of ether to light in the golden era of nephite history. Verses casey paul griffiths lds scholar the lord begins the revelation by reassuring martin of the power he has to save and overthrow the machinations of the adversary. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon student readings. Matthews a series with the title doctrinal commentary 011 the book of mormon carries with it a very heavy responsibility. Iii and iv nephi, mormon and moroni tc copy 11 is in clark collection. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the bo. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Verses 15 casey paul griffiths lds scholar the language in this revelation closely follows the saviors words to simon peter matthew 16. The faith of the nephites and the language of the book of mormon tends to be harmonized with certain contemporary statements about mormon beliefs. Chapter 12 mormon s commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works chapter beginning of the prophecy of samuel the lamanitesamuel proclaims his prophecies from the city wall sword of justice to fall on fourth generationnephite. Jacob through mosiah by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and has been used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature, and was a highly influential all. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie millet lds. How are the book of mormons teaching about the godhead. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. How are the book of mormons teachings about the godhead.
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. The first occurrence took place when the romans sieged jerusalem in ad 70. Chapter 12 amuleks testimony confirmed by alma doctrine of the tree of lifethe plan of redemption expounded. The second desolation of abomination will occur prior to the second coming when jerusalem is again taken siege by her enemies. Lee i once read that scripture to a woman who laughed. He then saw a man among the gentiles who, inspired by the the spirit of god, crossed the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the. In february 1833, joseph smith continue reading commentary on doctrine.
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