Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Containing every single verse of the book of mormon, breaks up the text into contextually analogous readerfriendly segments arranged in primarily chronological format, supplemented with summaries of each segment. When christ appeared to the nephites, his first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download ebook. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on 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. A comprehensive commentary of the book of jacob download pdf. First and second nephi by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon download pdf. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
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Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Lastly, i need to explain the big picture for this website. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3 by robert l. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share.
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Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Book of mormon commentary jacob 4 page 3 of 10 sacrifice, we would have remained, and we would never have come glorified into his presence. And so this is what it cost, in part, for our father in heaven to give the gift of his son unto men. 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 books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 4number 1 article 54 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. We are pleased to announce that every chapter of the new testament, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price has complete commentary. Approaching the task with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before god, but with real intent 31. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Jacob through mosiah paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine.
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. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Containing every single verse of the book of mormon, breaks up the text into contextually analogous readerfriendly segments arranged in primarily chronological format, supplemented with summaries of each segment, divided by headings and pages that reveal the texts full context. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. I am grateful to have been asked to discuss the title page of the book of mormon. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 vols. Doctrinal commentary on the pearl of great price byu studies.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Millet 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Why has 3 nephi been called the focal point, the supreme. Read doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph fielding mcconkie available from rakuten kobo. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 book. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual 2017 english only doctrinal mastery book of mormon teacher material book of mormon study guide for homestudy seminary students 20. Of course it could hardly be entitled elucidations upon a series of related theological themes selected as major religiophilosophical contributions of the pearl of great price, with. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Other volumes are planned as additional symposia are held. A 14yearold boy recently said to me a little hesitantly, brother holland, i cant say yet that i know the church is true, but i believe it is. Holland said of this moment, that appearance and that declaration constituted the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the book of mormon.
Jul 30, 2007 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v2. Lehi in the desertthe world of the jareditesthere were jaredites. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. A 14yearold boy recently said to me a little hesitantly, brother holland, i cant say yet that i know the church is true, but i believe it. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Despite deseret book s claim that the decision was based on declining sales, some observers opined that the move was because of the book s uncompromising presentation of controversial mormon ideas from which the church is attempting to distance itself. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. 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 book needs a broader title if it is to be descriptive of the content.
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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Millet 1992, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Read in that spirit, they fill the soul with a sweet and heavenly joy which only the spirit of god can produce. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the book of mormon verses 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. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon rakuten kobo. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Seminary manuals the church of jesus christ of latterday. The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew.
Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. A comprehensive commentary of the second book of nephi download pdf. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work a doctrine. Recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. A volume entitled a book of mormon treasury 1959, taken from the pages of the improvement era, contains thirtysix articles by general authorities and other respected students of the book of mormon on historical, geographical, and doctrinal matters, as well as biblical relationships. Learn more doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
This is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with first nephi. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. The four,volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. Click download or read online button to get doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book now. 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 book, 1987. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine.
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