Millet a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Youll enjoy it you might not love it but it will help mix things up. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon download pdf. 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. First and second nephi joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. For those seeking a broader understanding of the scriptures, this essential guide makes it easier than ever before to truly feast upon the. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. 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.
Check out the deal on doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. While trying to keep the website up to date with recent conference material, we are also trying to finish a complete commentary on every old testament. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and. Book of mormon study guide volume one spiral bound book.
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. 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. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. 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. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. A comprehensive commentary of the book of jacob download pdf.
Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon deseret. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. I was taught by joseph fielding mcconkies father, bruce r. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v4 by robert l. Click download or read online button to get doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book now. December 30 january 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon this printable kit for all ages will help you study and teach the introductory pages to the book of mormon. Mcconkie, to use as my primary reading daily only the scriptures. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by brent l. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 4number 1 article 54 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph. 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. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l.
The four,volume set provides a thorough commentary on the verses in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Buy a cheap copy of doctrinal commentary on the book of. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 vols. I love the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the bible. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon ebook by joseph. Having just completed my 29th reading of the book of mormon without use of commentaries but a few times to help with specific questions, i decided to try this commentary.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book, 1987. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 4number 1 article 55 1992 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. This volume will change the way you read and study the book of mormon. This book is the 2nd edition of our best selling study guide first published in 2014. Lehi in the desert the world of the jareditesthere were jaredites. Top, which is proving to be quite the guy himself with his most recent publications. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
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. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
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 suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. 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. 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. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you.
There is a volume that was also contributed and authored by brent l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v3 by robert l. Scripture study made simple is a powerful yet easytounderstand work of gospel scholarship, sure to illuminate the words of ancient scripture as readers find new meaning in this keystone of our religion. Book of mormon study aids study companions to the scriptures. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. 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. The book of mormon truly is the keystone of our religion. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
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. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon rakuten kobo. Taylor halverson details the stunning gospel truths found in the book of mormon with rich detail regarding the cultural background, literary styles, and doctrinal themes provided by book of mormon prophets. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Seminary manuals the church of jesus christ of latterday. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download ebook. Photograph of the book of mormon by jasmin gimenez rappleye. But if you want to understand its message fully, this commentary on the pearl of great price will help you do so. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by.
With its approachable writing style and wealth of usable information, commentaries and teachings on the book of mormon is an invaluable resource for personal study, family instruction, speaking assignments, lesson preparation, missionary work, and more. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 book. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The complete series kindle edition by millet, robert l. Learn more doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. 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. A comprehensive commentary of the second book of nephi download pdf. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormon s own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ and his divinity. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been.
My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. 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. Read doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph fielding mcconkie available from rakuten kobo. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us.
Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. A comprehensive commentary of the first book of nephi download pdf. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. This new book has all the same great content as the first study guide but the entire book of mormon is covered in this one book instead of as a two volume series. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed hostess.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Other volumes are planned as additional symposia are held. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca. 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 mormon the doctrine. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Book of mormon commentary uploaded and added to book of mormon commentary, i nephi wrote this record 4 years ago 25. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. The portion of this page discussing themes that run throughout the entire book of mormon, and ways in which the various parts of the book work together as a single whole, has been moved to book of mormon. No wonder the book of mormon proclaims with boldness, and if ye shall believe in christ ye will believe in these words, for they are the words of christ 2 nephi 33. Thus, in the winter of 2010 i began writing commentaries on the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. I am grateful to have been asked to discuss the title page of the book of mormon. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14. Drawing on his years of study and scholarly research, latterday saint religious scholar dr. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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.
Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. This is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. First and second nephi by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. Entry for the book of mormon from the encyclopedia of mormonism. The title page the introduction the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses the testimony of the prophet joseph smith with this kit you andor your children will learn all about the purpose and power.