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