We, who read nearly every night our entire marriage, stopped reading scriptures because of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. 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 and millet s 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. The nook book ebook of the 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. Buy a cheap copy of doctrinal commentary on the book of.
Instead, the faith of the nephites and the language of the book of mormon tend to be harmonized with certain contemporary statements about mormon. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring. Michael allen there is at least one unfortunate aspect of this book for. Mcconkie, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Why was a stone used as an aid in translating the book of. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. All who live in a state of rebellion are heirs to such a curse. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book, 1987.
Mcconkie a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Millet, joseph fielding mcconkie, deseret book due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of god. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 2 jacob. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 2 jacob through mosiah author name. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass gardner in scope. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph.
Jacob through mosiah paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert l. Deseret book company full citation needed a dictionary of the book of mormon. Comprising its biographical, geographical and other proper names. A somewhat perplexing reference to gazelem, the name of an individual using a stone prepared by god, is found in alma 37. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
How appropriate that the first patriarch head or prince of the tribe should bear the name of his ancient forefather, who saw and prophesied of him. Before the church was two years of age, having but a handful of members, the opposition against it became so intense that joseph smith and sidney rigdon were directed to confound your. 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. Reynolds and sjodahl, 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. Millet doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. 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. The wickedness of this people caused the spirit of the lord to be withdrawn, bringing upon themselves a curse, in contrast to the blessings of heaven so freely being poured out upon the heads of the righteous. Parry while alice of wonderland fame watched the white knight slide down the poker, she discovered a book lying near. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. Only then can they expect the lord to free them from their temporal bondage and allow them to return, as limhis people would, to the land and people they left. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 2 by joseph f. When you bookmark a page, it bookmarks the 1st page of the chapter and not where you actually are in the chapter.
As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon. Similarly, joseph smith used both the nephite interpreters and his individual seer stone in the translation of the book of mormon. Alma through helaman paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3 by robert l. They are not compatible with kindle or other ereader devices. Millet author, joseph fielding mcconkie author format.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. Millet, the influence of the brass plates on the teachings of nephi, in second nephi, the doctrinal structure, ed. The influence of the brass plates on the teachings of nephi. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. The approach used by mcconkie and millet, as it is clearly stated in their preface, is a doctrinal examination of the book of mormon. Jan 04, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. Joseph fielding joseph fielding doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 vol. Doctrinal commentary on the bk of mormon by joseph mcconkie. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary midgley 93 what it teaches, or to weigh possible alternative readings of the text. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 1 by. Both paradise and hell have an end in the resurrection. Mcconkie was a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and the son of bruce r. 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. Millet 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The complete series kindle edition by millet, robert l. 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. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Not infrequently the lord makes his mind and will known to his people by dreams.
As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. I remember robert millet tell his doctrines of religion class at byu, dont take my word as gospel truth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 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. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the book of mormon is brant gardners second witness series 6 vols. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading.
Instead, the faith of the nephites and the language of the book of mormon tend to be harmonized with certain contemporary statements about mormon beliefs, though that is of necessity done in a random manner, and always. Volume 2 jacob through mosiah by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca. 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. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 4 volume, brent l.
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