My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries. I would analyze the book of mormon sermon portions. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Selections from all four volumes, teachings of the book of mormon, by hugh w. Book of mormon podcast by mike stroud free brother stroud is a retired 30year ces instructor and has a wonderful versebyverse podcast on the book of mormon.
The purpose of this book is to make easily available selections from the first two volumes of the four volume lectures transcribed and published as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to that understanding. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. An interesting case study in point is the occurrence of two clear parallels to 1 john in moroni 78. Each episode is a single chapter from the scriptures. Each beatitude in the book of mormon begins with a conjunction that relates it to the previous beatitude and helps to relate all of th. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon. The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. Jan 01, 2020 the book of mormon did not get translated from reformed egyptian into english. The church encourages everyone to study the teachings of the ancient prophets and of the savior.
Book of mormon latterday commentary last days signs of. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. 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. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. 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. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. The inserted heading prior to the chapter summary of mosiah 9 is part of the original record given to the prophet joseph smith see commentary for the first book of nephi. Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of god.
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. A flaxen cord is a soft cord, one that is easily broken. Title, a comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon. The miracle of joseph smith translating the book of mormon.
Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. This book has quotes from lds scholars and church authorities that go along with scriptures in the book of mormon. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon.
Comprising records kept by omni, amaron, chemish, abinadom, and amaleki, mosiah, the first, leaving the land of nephi, discovers the land of zarahemla, occupied by another colony from jerusalemhe is made kingcoriantumr, the last of the jareditesking benjamin other migrations. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. 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, the most respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added when the book of mormon was published in chapter format in the 1879 edition. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. Monte nymans latest commentary on the book of mormon surpasses every book published to date on the subject. The editor text scanned all four volumes of the series to about half the original by eliminating those portions the editor felt not necessary to.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The temple, the sermon on the mount, and the gospel of matthew. I divide the bom into the n voice or narrative voice, which is the third person narrative of mormon. The scope of this paper does not allow a detailed explication of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon.
As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. May 11, 2008 from the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Nowhere is this more evident than in the writings attributed to moroni toward the end of the book of mormon. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Moreover, at many junctures of his life he had profound personal reasons and emotional and spiritual stresses which might have led a man of lesser integrity to. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon. Items in the bmc archive are made publicly available for noncommercial, private use. In offering such aid, this commentary focuses on the most significant aspect doctrine.
Often the soft flaxen cord is hardly noticed when first placed around the neck. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Commentary on 1st nephi below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. In my scripture study last year, i would read a chapter in the book of mormon and then read the quotes in this book that went a long with it. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. It is either the word of god as professed, or it is a total fraud. 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.
Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, commonly called the mormon church, regards the bible as part of the holy scriptures, considers it sacred, and knows that is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and 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 eminently articulate and informed church scholars and writers. Open box never used, 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 eminently articulate and informed church scholars and writers. Among readers who came to the book of mormon with hard, skeptical assumptions, b. 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. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Why is book of mormon language similar to the king james bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. However, with time the grip of satan strengthens until one is bound with strong cords and led to eternal destruction. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Product description as the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. We, who read nearly every night our entire marriage, stopped reading scriptures because of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar.
He was capacitated by temperament and equipped by study for penetrating analysis. In their commentary, they give glimpses and insight into a wonderful world. He includes littleknown but relevant quotes from general authorities he has read over 50 years. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Highly informative and easy to read, this commentary on the book of mormon provides stimulating views that complement the scriptures. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. The book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. 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.
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. Montes book is not a few highlights of mostread passages, its a total and complete commentary of every story and gospel theme in the book. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the book. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Several authors have written on book of mormon archaeology and geology. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
Inclusion within the bmc archive does not imply endorsement. This verse brings the apocalyptic prophecy or historical commentary right up to the summer of 1829, when oliver cowdery was transcribing the text of the book of mormon the things written and hid up by nephis seed as it fell from the lips of joseph smith who was divining the translation of the ancient record by the gift and power of. Hunter and thomas stuart ferguson, ancient america and the book of mormon 1950. It will be treasured by anyone who wishes to understand more fully the teachings of those whom the. This sixvolume commentary on the book of mormon focuses on its spiritual, theological, cultural, textual, and historical context. Whereas in the story of the book of mormon, an earlier work, reynolds had agreed with orson pratt on book of mormon geography, in their commentary he and sjodahl placed geography at a low level of priority and were interested primarily in establishing an internally consistent map of all book of mormon sites, without attempting to identify those. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Surely i was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me niv.
This book does not merely claim to be a moral treatise or theological commentary or collection of insightful writings. 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 was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 3. And the s voice or sermon voice, which is the first person voice of king benjamin, alma, abinadi, amulek, etc. Two popular books with an archaeological approach are dewey and edith farnsworth, the americas before columbus 1947, and milton r. 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. However, some significant differences of wording should be noted. Prophetic commentary by lehi, nephi, jacob, and the lord himself helps us understand isaiah passages in the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The same judgment will come on the members of the church who have read.
The story in scripturesa geographical, cultural, and historical system of understanding and step by step through the book of mormon. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of the terms house of israel, covenant, and gentile, which predominate in the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon and do not occur elsewhere in the book. Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. At times, joseph did not even look at the plates to translate. Jan 18, 2018 adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary daves mormon inquiry typepad. On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. The purpose of this two volume series is to make easily available selections from lectures transcribed and published in four volumes as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. The beatitudes in the book of mormon are listed in the same order as those in the new testament.
The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. 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. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. As has been welldocumented elsewhere, there are serious discrepancies between the record of history in the americas and the claims of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Book of mormon commentary uploaded and added to book of mormon commentary, i nephi wrote this record 4 years ago 25. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormons.
The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. Chapter 12 mormon s commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works chapter beginning of the prophecy of samuel the lamanitesamuel proclaims his prophecies from the city wall sword of justice to fall on fourth generationnephite. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w.
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