As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints. This book of mormon study guide is designed to fit the needs of various ages and study habits and is ideal for personal, class or family study. I challenge you to read the book of mormon and pray about it, and. Top ten book list for lds students of the scriptures. In the mormon doctrine of the return of the jews to the promised land, the lost tribes will remain west of the atlantic. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Listen to the book of mormon soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 15 tracks. Plates, that became the book of mormon, a book that is still today read by missionaries all over the world. The book of mormon london 2020 all you need to know. The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors.
Because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Why is the book of mormon named after mormon, who is he. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Oct 20, 2016 mormon was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the book of mormon.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Elder cunningham is now preaching to the ugandans cunningham. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Mcconkie, ensign, november 1983, 74 the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man.
The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The book of mormon new york city 2020 all you need to. It is being replaced with a second edition which is a single book covering the entire book of mormon. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible.
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. Shannon brigham young university, book of mormon priesthood from lehi to alma concurrent sessions 3. Brant gardners online commentary on the book of mormon is the best commentary thus far produced on the book of mormon, though nibleys four semesters of lectures in print and dvd. Power of the book of mormon the book of mormon is the book that will save the world and prepare the sons of men for joy and peace here and now and everlasting life in eternity. Former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul. Sjodahl coauthored a commentary on the book of mormon 19551961, a sevenvolume work published posthumously to both authors that has been widely circulated. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier series parts 1, 2 and 3. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon avram r. Oct 24, 2007 brant gardners online commentary on the book of mormon is the best commentary thus far produced on the book of mormon, though nibleys four semesters of lectures in print and dvd form are an experience worth having.
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The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the. Many remarks of his about the book of mormon were false and it seems as though he was pretty niave about the book and what the mormon church is all about. Grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. 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.
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Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. 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. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. 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. Feb 05, 2017 the book of mormon, with its deep satirical sensibility, songs that beg to be played on repeat and goodnatured poking of fun at all things sacred, is thus the perfect show for local audiences. The book of mormon, with its deep satirical sensibility, songs that beg to be played on repeat and goodnatured poking of fun at all things sacred, is thus the perfect show for local. So persuasively and enthusiastically have they prepared their research so that every reader will see the myriad pearls of great price in the book of mormon anew. 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. The book of mormon london 2020 all you need to know before. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations.
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. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ.
Book of mormon study guide volume one spiral bound book. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from polemics to an appreciation for. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. 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. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Joseph smith translated this record written on golden plates, and that translation is what we now have as the book of mormon. A common appeal from mormon friends and acquaintances is this. Jun 22, 2017 in our busy world we sometimes find our scripture study isnt always productive.
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