Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. In this article we will investigate the teaching of mormonism regarding the doctrine of god and compare it with biblical teaching. The main problem with mormon doctrine, and everything else elder mcconkie writes, is that many people talked about elder mcconkie, but few ever read or understand elder mcconkie. Click download or read online button to get mormon doctrine plain and simple book now. Hopefully we will read with a careful eye this book. Read doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph fielding mcconkie available from rakuten kobo. 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. I also find it rather unusual that some people wont forgive elder mcconkie for making one mistake in doctrine. Our relationship with the lord top 10 byu devotional speeches of all time widelycirculated heresies can act as stumbling blocks for lds church members.
A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Mcconkies mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. This file contains the entire first edition of mormon doctrine md. Both mcconkie and smith had published their own massive gospel treatises purporting to expound mormon doctrine mcconkie with his mormon doctrine, when he was a member of the council of the seventy and smith with his man, his origin and destiny, when smith was a junior member of the quorum of the twelve.
Digital scan of mormon doctrine, 1958 first edition by bruce r mcconkie. Read a new witness for the articles of faith by bruce r. Mcconkie and published in 1958 according to the books preface, md. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. Download mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie ebook for free in pdf and epub format. Mcconkies knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel is legendary.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A compendium of the gospel, which he described as the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the important doctrines of the kingdom and the first extensive compendium of the whole gospelthe first attempt to publish an encyclopedic commentary covering. Since i didnt see the newscast, im not sure what reasons were given, but one viewer stated, why. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. Oh, i dont know that we think that, or that sounds like it is just his thoughts. Mormon doctrine plain and simple download ebook pdf. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Mormon doctrine joseph smith foundation inspira ebooks. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, this book takes his concept to the next level.
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. Read mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie online, read in mobile or kindle. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Mcconkie was a seventy, a position of authority in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, but lower in authority than an apostle or prophet. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. He had such an encyclopedic knowledge of the scriptures that he was able to call upon in delineating lds doctrine. I have been thinking about making this list for a while now. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars of our time and his years of notes were compiled into this book. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. However, nothing in elder mcconkies statements in mormon doctrine say anything about spirit creation via some kind of sexual union. Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles.
Filled with thousands of quotes referencing littleknown subjects, this is a musthave book for any serious gospel scholar. Mcconkie will certainly make you closer to just what you want. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks passion for books. It makes a good reference to use for sacrament meeting talks or personal study. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. Early mormon doctrine, teachings, and history ebook. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking sa. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon ebook by joseph. A vast number of antimormon criticisms rely on the. Mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie also available in format docx and mobi. In here we stand, joseph fielding mcconkie explains that as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we are the recipients of the glorious message of the first vision and the glorious record of the book of mormon. Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010 the following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. I started reading mormon doctrine when i was sixteen.
Mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie download pdfepub ebook. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. The mormons consider themselves to be christian, but many question this claim. Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church into a single. Mcconkie in his book mormon doctrine talks of a sexual union between heavenly parents. Set up as a cyclopedia, mormon doctrine has several thousand entries on topics relating to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, such as aaronic priesthood, jesus christ the most crossrefenced entry, atonement, evolution, and zion. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and which the church has officially accepted, and those alone. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. Article contributed by probe ministries visit probes website. Seek out a knowledge of true doctrine, and live by it. Over 900 pages of early mormon doctrine, put together in dictionary format. He is remembered by the many doctrinal books he wrote, such as mormon doctrine and the messiah series, and for writing the chapter headings for the standard works. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the.
Plain text and ebook reader ebooks recent additions. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until his. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Mcconkie, makes the place where something is said rather than what is said the standard of truth. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volume 1 by. Since it is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance of god and his laws, and since man is saved no faster than he gains knowledge of jesus christ and. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone. To downplay themindeed, to fail to emphasize themis to undermine the very foundation of our faith.
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