The book of mormon contains several different kinds of writings. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Information about the people and places mentioned in. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. This volume will change the way you read and study the book of mormon.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 23rd 2001, and was written by anonymous. As a treasure seer, could joseph smith see in a stone. The publication of the book was done under adverse circumstances, and there were a few errors, mostly. Mar 06, 2012 the title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. America was the land southward in the book of mormon. This book is a handy and extremely useful reference work for students of the book of mormon, particularly those who not only treasure the truthfulness of the record but delight in the way those truths are delivered. With its approachable writing style and wealth of usable information, commentaries and teachings on the book of mormon is an invaluable resource for personal study, family instruction, speaking assignments, lesson preparation, missionary work, and more. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. 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. Journal of discourses complete 26 volsmormoncd ebook pdf.
This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Angel book of mormon golden plates joseph smith manchester mormon moroni native american. It is a compilation of sermons and other materials from the early years of the church, which were transcribed and then published. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Commentaries only the scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of gods will for man 2 timothy 3. Witness of a mormon dad christian books, bibles, gifts. Make studying fun and effective with diagrams, doodles, and insights.
Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book. This commentary goes almost verse by verse and only covers 1 and 2 nephi of the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of. The production became a hit and won nine tony awards in june 2011, including best musical, best original score, and best book of a musical. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, six volumes salt lake city, ut. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon.
Christians believe jesus to be the son of god and the messiah prophesied in the old testament. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Lds church or mormons, because of their belief in the book of mormon as a sacred work of scripture has a rich history closely tied to its land, people, and cul ture. The book of mormon teaches that the disobedience of adam and eve in eating the forbidden fruit was necessary so that they could have children and bring joy to mankind 2 nephi 2. Lds scriptures, walk in the light, book of mormon, study help, scripture study, truths, pdf magazines, spiritual growth. It might be said, after all, hamlet is a manifestation of shakespeare.
My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. At the age of thirtythree he marries a mormon, an event which precedes many daunting challenges the couple would face on a daily basis. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or.
Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Well, of course, there is no truth in that statement. Nephi records several sermons on his small plates, and mormon quotes quite a few sermons in the subsequent books. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon, which was donated to the university of utah library by the lds apostle john a. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 28 pages and is available in hardcover format. Jan 19, 2015 for example, the broadway musical the book of mormoncreated by the originators of the irreverent cartoon series south parkpokes fun at the religion by focusing on mormon missionaries. Christianity bookshelf christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on jesus of nazareth and his life, death, resurrection, and teachings as presented in the new testament. Visitors to hill cumorah in manchester, ontario county, new york this is a pdf file. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The founding fathers of the mormon religion had every intention that their writings serve as an authoritative source of church doctrine.
This is, in part, because church members believe the bible was the result of a multiplestep translation process and the book of mormon was not. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. John calvin, the institutes of the christian religion int interpretation isbe international standard bible encyclopedia jbr journal of. With its approachable writing style and wealth of usable information, teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon is an invaluable resource for personal study, family instruction, speaking assignments, lesson preparation, missionary work, and more.
Sermons in the book of mormon book of mormon study notes. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon deseret. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the.
Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. While the author, a professor of theology at baylor universitys george w. The nephite understanding of god, in second witness. In addition, at the front of the book of mormon, in the section titled. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon.
It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ and his divinity. A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of. The view of the hebrews relatively unknown to the general public, view of the hebrews is an 1823 book written by ethan smith december 19, 1762 august 29, 1849, no relation to joseph smith which argues that native americans were descended from the hebrews. In his heart every mormon knows that this question is much like asking, is hamlet shakespearian. One type of content which appears frequently is sermons. Smith also completed an unpublished revision of the bible in 1833, which he said corrected many of these errors, and added inspired commentary. The story of christian theology is a very readerfriendly book.
Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of. For example, the broadway musical the book of mormoncreated by the originators of the irreverent cartoon series south parkpokes fun at the religion by focusing on mormon missionaries. Smith said that the book of mormon revealed plain and precious things that had been taken away from the bible. Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon deseret book. John calvin, the institutes of the christian religion int interpretation isbe international standard bible encyclopedia jbr journal of bible and religion. It is true that when the book of mormon was printed the printer was a man who was unfriendly. Jan 28, 2012 book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 3 of another man in the same institution, having about the same academic credentials, declared. The book of mormon is truly the most correct of any other book on earth and. 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. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.
Wellknown authors and noted researchers john ankerberg, john weldon, and dillon burroughs have updated and revised the facts on the mormon church, a significant title from the popular facts on series more than 1. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Readers find wellresearched and easytounderstand answers to many of the common and notsocommon questions surrounding this highprofile church, all in a handy, quickreference format. It is the authors effort to share his insights about gods.
Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 3 of another man in the same institution, having about the same academic credentials, declared. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by the power of man address to all believers in christ, richmond, missouri, 1887, p. The title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. View of the hebrewsethan smithoriginal book of mormon.
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. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Gardner earned a masters degree in anthropology and mesoamerican ethnohistory from the state university of new york at albany. Teachings in the book of mormon this is a pdf file. Witness of a mormon dad begins as a summary of the authors life that includes becoming an evangelical christian while in college, moving across the country and struggling with his own identity crisis. Finally, whereas the book of mormon has people wearing the name christian in about 73 b. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. But for me, i felt there was an emphasis on the consequences of wickedness a little more than on hope for change. The book of mormon apologetics press christian evidences. This is a most sacred topic, and i approach it with an awareness of my weaknesses, yet i am very serious about what i am going to say. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. Book of mormon stories the church of jesus christ of latterday.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 10 pages and is available in paperback format. The book of mormon itself does not sustain this view which supports the claim that joseph was not the author of the book of mormon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. In contrast, the bible specifically declares that adams transgression was a sinful act of rebellion that unleashed the power of sin and death in the human.
The facts on the mormon church presents the truth about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Smith endowed the book of mormon with status equal to the bible. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon. This is not a commentary book but a guide to help you slow down and get tons of insights on your own see more. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Book of mormon since the first edition was published. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of. Learn more doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The principal subject of this paper is the atonement of jesus christ.
I learned some new things and gained some valuable insights. Jan 15, 2016 the strong expectations in the book of mormon for a coming messiah, including the testimony that jesus christ is the messiah, has raised questions about whether it was plausible for ancient israelites to have believed such. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia trench pdf download important note. For many, it seems implausible that the peoples in the book of mormon could have known so much about jesus before his birth. Numerous commentators on mormon doctrine, from lds church general authority b. No wonder the book of mormon proclaims with boldness, and if ye shall believe in christ ye will believe in these words, for they are the words of christ 2 nephi 33. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto.
The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching icc international critical commentary in apoc. Lesson 1 alma 3035 the church of jesus christ of latterday. The main characters of this religion, christian story are. In my own analysis of book of mormon typology, i will explore the implication of these assumptions for our understanding of both the.
Truett theological seminary, sees his book as a refresher course for christian clergy, his audience is primarily the untutored christian layperson or student. Facts on the mormon church, the christian books, bibles. This book of mormon study guide will deepen your love for the scriptures. And so, the mormon knows that mormonism is the most vital twentieth century manifestation of christ. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. If you do not know the meaning of a word, look it up in the words to know section at the back of this book. See more ideas about illustrated faith, book of mormon and scripture art. Material found in the online christian library theological virtual ntslibrary does not necessarily represent the views of any specific organization or person outside of the ntslibrary.
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