Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Some modern lds commentary including the chapter heading provided in the book of mormon for 2 nephi 15. For more examples, see book of mormon central, why must a trial of faith precede a witness of spiritual truth. Jesus christ and the everlasting gospel student readings rel 250. Millet 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This article analyzes what information is given in the book of mormon and contextualizes its historical background, all coupled with the observations of latterday saint church leaders and scholars. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon open library. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For further insights about the revelatory message of the book of mormon, see terryl l. Hugh nibley,an approach to the book of mormon, the collected works of hugh nibley, volume 6 salt lake city and provo, ut. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon.
Is your wardbranch represented at the gospel doctrine class. To have everything in the book of mormon lead up to this point, and then to have christ give a commandment that seems, at first, to be impossible to keep is puzzling, to say the least. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days, vol. For a perspective on how disastrous this was, see joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Accounts of divine manifestations, 18201844 second edition. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 volume set by joseph fielding mcconkie set. Jan 02, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. May 12, 2017 hugh nibley,an approach to the book of mormon, the collected works of hugh nibley, volume 6 salt lake city and provo, ut. In our busy world we sometimes find our scripture study isnt always productive. It is believed that the aaronic or levitical priesthood did not exist among the nephites unless it was brought during christs visit among them. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 1987 edition.
Jan 04, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon salt. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ 39315. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. 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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Lastly, i need to explain the big picture for this website. Possibly the most useful item in all our doctrinal mastery helps, this all on one page contains all 25 book of mormon doctrinal mastery passages, references, and key phrases in one place. Interestingly, it is a reading act that initiates the long sequence of events composing the book of mormon narrative.
Dec 26, 2019 for example, david calabro has pointed out several fascinating parallels between lehis dream and the narrative surrounding the tree of life in the book of genesis. War and democracy in the book of mormon, journal of book of mormon studies 17, no. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery back to seminary sale 2017 it is time for our back to seminary sale. Dec 01, 2002 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. In his popular and controversial reference book mormon doctrine, mcconkie. As promised, i put together a set of doctrinal mastery printables for the book of mormon. How does the book of mormon help explain the origins of.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. On september 20, 2017, the lds church purchased the manuscript from the. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. The article offered no further explanation to how science and lds teachings fit. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier. The prophets who wrote the book of omni a journal of mormon. The great and abominable church referred to in the book of mormon summary.
What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. For another example of applying ancient covenants to book of mormon peoples, see book of mormon. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that were lost over the centuries. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery back to seminary sale 2017. Check out the deal on doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. Doctrinal new testament commentary, vol 3 deseret book.
How does the book of mormon help explainthe school of the prophets. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1989, 159176. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work a doctrine. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. The four,volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book. Reference to priests and teachers in the book of mormon should not be confused with the office of priest or the office of teacher as known to us in the aaronic priesthood today.
Now, to aid in our understanding of this important work, scholars ed j. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Hugh nibley noted that this is one of the hardest things for people to do in modern times. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to that undrstanding. Often, when we think of missionary work in the book of mormon, we think of missionaries like alma or ammon.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book of. Institute manuals the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. On february 20, 2017, chris oneill and daniel breaker had their final performances as elder cunningham and mafala hatimbi.
Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert. Gregory steven dundas, kingship, democracy, and the message of the book of mormon byu studies quarterly 56, no. For another example of applying ancient covenants to book of mormon peoples, see book of mormon central, why did. What is the great and abominable church referred to in the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church takes no official position on. First and second nephi by joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Mar 29, 2017 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery 2017 the gospel home. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, brigham young university. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph.
Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. 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.
Book of mormon doctrinal mastery magic square lds seminary. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. Givens, the book of mormon and dialogic revelation, journal of book. Joseph smiths inspired commentary on the doctrine of calling and election. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding.
Many have supposed that the doctrine of translation was a doctrine whereby men were taken immediately into the presence of god and into an eternal fullness, but this is a. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and. In the very first chap ter of his record, nephi recounts that his father, lehi, receiving a book. This is a page that can be printed again and again and be used with activities, studying, discussion, etc. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit. 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. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work. Doctrine and covenants teacher manual rel 324325 2017. The book of mormon, for example, contains passages.
It is claimed that latterday saints believe that the scriptural terms church of the. Reynolds, the ancient doctrine of the two ways and the book of mormon, byu studies 56, no. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Doctrinal mastery book of mormon taboo game lds seminary class printable updated more information find this pin and more on i believe seminary bm doctrinal mastery by natalie hill. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Pt 32 book of mormon commentary 1 nephi chapter 2 by thebackyardprofessor. The book of mormon contains doctrinal and philosophical teachings on a wide range of topics, from basic themes of christianity and judaism to political and ideological teachings.
Some students of the book of mormon have suggested that omnis. See doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon salt lake city. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Thus, these differences between book of mormon doctrine and joseph smiths later theology are not incidental, but reflect a shift in josephs thinking to an entirely different worldview in which godhood is an open category into which our god himself entered and to which human beings may also aspireanother idea missing from the book of. 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. Zoram, the servant of laban, is a character from the book of mormon who is only mentioned a few times and on whom little information is given. This is a great time for parents to grab things that will help their teen study and learn the book of mormon doctrinal mastery this year in seminary. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Top, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. What plain and precious teachings does the book of mormon provide regarding the present day. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual rel 275. Michael 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. These are scriptural references that lds seminary students will be studying during 2017. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. What is the purpose of democracy in the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. 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.
The shifting interpretive ground of a beloved book. Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. 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. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. 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.
Youll enjoy it you might not love it but it will help mix things up. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph f. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery allonone page pdf.
Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. The book of mormon text is especially rich in this regard, and abishs story is one of the most fruitful. Aug 02, 2017 book of mormon doctrinal mastery all on one page possibly the most useful item in all our doctrinal mastery helps, this all on one page contains all 25 book of mormon doctrinal mastery passages, references, and key phrases in one place. Apr 24, 2019 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph f. Millet,doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Calabro, lehis dream and the garden of eden, interpreter. Doctrinal mastery book of mormon scripture license plates.
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