Revelations of the restoration kindle edition by mcconkie, joseph. 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. Also found at the official lds church website link. The secret doctrine ilustrated english edition ebook.
Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. 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. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. 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. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. However, its initial publication in 1959 was not only unauthorized, but met by president david o. General conference joseph smiththe mighty prophet of the restoration.
The millennial messiah the second coming of the son of man. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. Feb 23, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. And so it is with the eternal father and the mortal birth of the eternal son. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. May 20, 2010 sandra tanner was interviewed on the 5. Mcconkie years ago i was at the bookstore near the oakland temple, and i bought mcconkies new testament commentary vol 1. Mcconkie, mormon doctrine, 2nd edition, p 309 in a discussion of general authorities 17 every soul is free. Mcconkie will certainly make you closer to just what you want. The doctrine of the priesthood is known only by personal revelation.
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. Mcconkie tjs teachings of the prophet joseph smith citations under book of mormon are to its various books. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Mcconkie followed his fathers preaching style and doctrinal views but differed from his father politically, as mcconkie was a. This is where the doctrine of agency takes on its political dimension. In 1958, mcconkie, then a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church, published a book entitled mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine is derived from four primary sources.
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. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Mcconkie said suicide is the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life. In this article we will investigate the teaching of mormonism regarding the doctrine of god and compare it with biblical teaching. This gospel compendium will enable men, more effectively, to teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.
Suicide consists in the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life, particularly where. Topics bruce mcconkie, mormon, doctrine collection opensource language english. Elder mcconkie was here last week, and he signed all his books. The following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. 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. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. Lee expressed similar thoughts when he taught that any doctrine, advanced by anyoneregardless of position that was not supported by the standard works, then you may know that his statement is merely his private opinion. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Mckay said, mans greatest endowment in mortal life is the power of choicethe divine gift of free agency. Doctrine and covenants again for the very first time, james w. According to holy writ, whenever the lord has a people whom he acknowledges as his own, that acknowledgment comes in the form of a covenant. The doctrine of a covenant people book of mormon central.
Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. The deseret bookshelf ebook is enhanced with 3d images and thirty videos for a. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon. Nov 12, 2009 how could desire to one make a undemanding and impartial judgment on 0. Mcconkie will certainly be constantly excellent buddy any sort of time. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. I believe the main reason mcconkie s mormon doctrine was taken out of print was due to its candid discussion of lds doctrines that the church is now trying to hide. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks. 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. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The nook book ebook of the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Mcconkie, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have an obligation to understand the doctrines of salvation. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public. Jul 08, 2014 many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine.
He recognized that the prophet could bring forth new doctrine. Joseph fielding mcconkie joseph fielding mcconkie was a professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. It is a conglomeration of experiences of many people who interacted with joseph smith personally, including members of the early lds church, people who were never members of the lds church, those who left the lds church, josephs family members whom some were and some werent members of the lds church, employers, coworkers, and acquaintances. Included in the first lds hymnbook and all since, 1835. It comes, line upon line and precept upon precept, by the power of the holy ghost to those who love and serve god with all their heart, might, mind, and strength. 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 the whole field. Will the market shift to ebooks or to subscriptionbased access to cloud stored content or to more. Ebooks, digital rights management, and the firstsale doctrine. The doctrine and covenants made easier, part 3 the gospel studies series. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. No true character was ever developed without a sense of soul freedom. Mcconkie, formerly of the quorum of the twelve, expressed what many church leaders have taught. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone.
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