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. The four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. Complete set of 4 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon mcconkie millet top. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
The third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. In their commentary, they give glimpses and insight into a wonderful world. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 vol set mcconkie, millet. I know you cant believe that he wrote the entire book of mormon. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. Stop looking for the book of mormon in mesoamerica and start looking for mesoamerica in the book of mormon.
For businessonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. 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. Dont miss this in the doctrine and covenants 2021 journal. 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 bo. 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. In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing. 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. 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.
Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with. Jacob through mosiah 1988, by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. It marshals the best of modern scholarship and new insights into a consistent picture of the book of mormon as a. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. 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. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. I mention this because this is the theme of the book of mormon in which the words destroy or destruction appear 354 times. Volume 1 edited from semester 1, 2 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published. Abridges the book of mormon and secures almost all the plates in the hill cumorah in anticipation of the final battle editors note. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, chapter 10 in teachings of presidents of.
Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. 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. In this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi. 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, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. 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. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. The first extinction was the one discovered by the alvarez of berkeley. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon.
Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, chapter 10 in teachings of presidents of the church. 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. Jacob includes this sermon on pride because it applies so well to us. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Why was a stone used as an aid in translating the book of.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 book. Millet author, joseph fielding mcconkie author format. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes t as the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. The fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. Why was a stone used as an aid in translating the book of mormon. Now we have the direct revelations in the doctrine and covenants, etc. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Mcconkie 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Second witness, a new six volume series from greg kofford books, takes a detailed, versebyverse look at the book of mormon. The faith of the nephites and the language of the book of mormon tends to be harmonized with certain contemporary statements about mormon beliefs. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is a series of statements, either about phrases or about topics suggested by some of the language in the book of mormon.
It reflects the authors own considerable scholarship and research but also quotes frequently from. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each. This commentary is also an improvement upon other books, since its focus is primarily upon doctrine, and not on. The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. Dec 01, 2010 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Dec 01, 2002 doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Nibley volume 2 edited from semester 3, 4 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. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The more important wealth is, the less important it is how one gets it. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. 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, 2 book. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon seagull book. Book of mormon is like a fossil 1, 2 this is one of those great periods of extermination. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert l.
Most of the time he would be doing probably the best. 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, v1 by joseph. Some modern lds commentary including the chapter heading provided in the book of mormon for 2 nephi 15 identify the ensign as one that will gather israel in the last days, but isaiahs own audience in his day probably understood this as the ensign of a conquering army, coming to destroy the wicked of the israelites and carry them away into. The authors offer nothing new to the study 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.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the as the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon student readings. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine.
Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation. 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. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Matthews a series with the title doctrinal commentary 011 the book of mormon carries with it a very heavy responsibility. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and.
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