The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi religious studies center. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 1. Lee i once read that scripture to a woman who laughed. Times of pentecost and other spiritual outpourings are the more treasured because they are not a part of every day. It was written by a mormon so you know the perspective of the writer but it is. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Although we have not called this a chiasmus, for a discussion of chiasmus in the book of mormon, see john w. 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. Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 2 jacob through mosiah. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 56 copies. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding. Forty years later, journal of book of mormon studies 16, no.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 2 jacob through mosiah author name. There is a volume that was also contributed and authored by brent l. Top, which is proving to be quite the guy himself with his most recent publications. Home book of mormon the book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ part 2 of 5 posted on december 27, 2018 december 26, 2018 by rickb leave a comment the book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ part 2 of 5. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. 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. Lehi in the desertthe world of the jareditesthere were jaredites. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Start reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Thus we read that joseph the husband of mary was a just man matthew 1. Most of the time he would be doing probably the best. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol 2 jacob. Welch, the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. In illustration 3, the chiastic pattern shown is not necessarily intended to portray a. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert l.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. First and second nephi by joseph fielding mcconkie. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph. 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 temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. Volume 2 jacob through mosiah by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph fielding mcconkie. Nephi included another application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 29, when he wrote of at least three sets of scriptures that the lord will bring forth. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols.
Red hardback with title printed on front cover and spine. I gave three stars as volume 4 is only 3 nephi which i wasnt aware of when i purchased this series. Lee i once read that scripture to a woman who laughed and said, imagine anybody praying all night and all day. Offers commentary on each section with supporting info from other standard works of the church. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Jacob through mosiah by joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l.
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. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. A companion volume to the jewish new testament the new american commentary. Buy a cheap copy of doctrinal commentary on the book of. As a focus for gospel study, no book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon. Check out the deal on doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon vol. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 book. This commentary is also an improvement upon other books, since its focus is primarily upon doctrine, and not on. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Joseph fielding mcconkie april 3, 1941 october 10, 20 was a professor of ancient. Parry while alice of wonderland fame watched the white knight slide down the poker, she discovered a book lying near. Doctrinal new testament commentary is designed to enable gospel students to learn and live the.
Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. Dec 02, 2016 this is a four volume commentary on the book of mormon, by two of the most respectful scholars in the lds community today. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need. Jan 04, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 vols. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. I hope they reprint the books becausethe content is priceless. This work focuses on the most significant aspect of that book. Millet, joseph fielding mcconkie at due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Millet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Second death to turn a deaf ear tot eh words of life and reject the counsel of the lords servants. The book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ.
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, v1 by joseph. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The doctrine and covenants speaks commentary doxey. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Doctrinal new testament commentary, vol 1 ebook by. Review of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing. The doctrine and covenants speaks commentary doxey vol 12. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon.
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