Michael 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions. 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. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Doctrinal commentary on the pearl of great price byu studies. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. How do the covenants in the scriptures apply to me today. Book one does not have the dust jacket and book two has a previous owners name written inside. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. In their commentary, they give glimpses and insight into a wonderful world.
Joseph smithseer stonesrock in hat used for book of mormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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 four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 volume, brent. 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. The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. 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. Hugh nibley, the prophetic book of mormon, the collected works hugh nibley, volume 8 salt lake city and provo, ut. In 1966, he married brenda kempton in the salt lake.
This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. The four, volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. This was no ordinary history, for it contained the fullness of the everlasting. Joseph smithseer stonesrock in hat used for book of mormon translation. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. These are volume 1, 2 and 3 of doctrinal new testament commentary. Set hb w dj x 3 doctrinal new testament commentary, vol. The books are in great used condition with some wear on the corners and edges. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. 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. Every student of the book of mormon is sure to treasure the provocative and inspiring historical, biographical, philological, and archaeological research of elder reynolds and elder sjodahl, two eminently articulate and informed church scholars and writers. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The dust jackets are in okay condition with teas and pieces missing. 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.
For example, the illustrated book of mormon stories 1978 shows joseph and a scribe. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work a doctrine. It is mostly informative and gives some history as well. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. In 1981 the lds church published a new edition of the book of mormon. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Joseph smith would put the seer stone into a hat, and put his face in the hat.
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 was the last person to write in the small plates of nephi. 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. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. His explanation is consistent with the doctrine and covenants, which says that he. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. These two books are commentary on the doctrine and covenants section by section. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 vol set. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 1 4 book. Millet 1992, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Details about doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 vol set.
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. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Now, to aid in our understanding of this important work, scholars ed j. The doctrine and covenants speaks commentary doxey. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Other accounts variously state that he used one or more seer stones placed in a top hat. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 vol set ebay. Of course it could hardly be entitled elucidations upon a series of. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph.
This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. He received the plates of nephi from his father abinadom, and penned 18 verses in the book of omni omni 1. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today.
Come, follow me for sunday school book of mormon 2020. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The book of mormon not only shows that the covenants from the old testament applied to the people of the book of mormon, but that gods covenants apply to us today as well. Millet 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Millet 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon joseph fielding mcconkie, robert millet, brent l. Joseph smith apparently made these changes to support his doctrine of a. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to.
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