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. 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. Mormonleaks releases a high quality pdf document of the original edition of bruce mcconkies famed and controversial book entitled mormon doctrine. Its in acceptable condition, but not marked up terribly writing, etc. It makes a good reference to use for sacrament meeting talks or personal study. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Mormonleaks releases a high quality pdf document of the original edition of bruce mcconkies famed and controversial book entitled mormon doctrine document here. Mcconkie who served as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1972 until his death in 1985.
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 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. Mcconkie 1958, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Mar, 20 i wanted to start a new series on the book mormon doctrine, by bruce r. Apr 16, 2016 mormon doctrines changed in my lifetime. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Bruce r mcconkie book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie book of mormon the book of mormon 3rd edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of mormon value 1st edition. Mormon doctrine bruce mcconkie 2nd edition 6th printing 1970 lds book hc. 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. 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. Mcconkie, a comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation, in the book of mormon. 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. It is wonderful that so many people are interested in elder bruce r. This comprehensive reference book is an excellent source of information on the latter day saint religious beliefs and is invaluable to me.
Under the heading cremation it is the same in the 1958 and 1979 editions, elder mcconkie writes. Mormonleaks releases original edition of bruce mcconkies. Press release october 1, 2018 las vegas, nv mormonleaks releases original edition of bruce mcconkies mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine this work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which they cannot hope for an inheritance in the celestial city. 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. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. May 04, 2019 the passages in this video are from the 1958 first edition of the book mormon doctrine by bruce r.
Apr 27, 2019 it is wonderful that so many people are interested in elder bruce r. The book of mormon consistently goes beyond the bible in its teachings, but is certainly in harmony with it. The doctrine of a covenant people religious studies center. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine.
I have focused on deletions and changes in the text compared to the 1966 edition. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. A compendium of the gospel, which he described as the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the. Mckay, prince cited a study by some general authorities that. Mcconkie and published in 1958 according to the books preface, md. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking sa. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine.
At the time mcconkie was in the presidency of the quorum of the seventy. May 27, 2005 the mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. Some have referred to this book no longer being published as bruces doctrine. Mormon doctrine was an instance of a man taking the lords name in vain asserting divine sanction for private interpretations. We have always taught a limited geography model of the book of mormon. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip.
The most well known of these was the statement made by bruce r. Mormon doctrines changed in my lifetime jonathan ellis medium. The front pastedown has a previous owners bookplate. Bruce r mcconkie book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie book of mormon the book of mormon 3rd edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of mormon. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Book among company, lds its popular church the lds members, and churchs highly the publishing controversial book had and long bookselling doctrinal been simultane. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. Signs of the times from mormon doctrine by bruce r.
Mcconkie claim in mormon doctrine that our heavenly parents created our spirits through some kind of sexual union. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. Mcconkies first edition of mormon doctrine was published in 1958. I wanted to start a new series on the book mormon doctrine, by bruce r. Mar 15, 2009 mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. Elder mcconkie never talks about a sexual union between our heavenly parents in mormon doctrine. In the case of each doctrine considered, it is the book of mormon and not the bible that establishes the doctrinal position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mcconkie in his book mormon doctrine talks of a sexual union between heavenly. Book among company, lds its popular church the lds members, and churchs highly the publishing controversial book had and long book selling doctrinal been simultane treatise arm. All references to it had already been expunged from the.
The color code was added by the web site developer, ryan constantine, with input from the web site author. Mormon doctrine deseret book preface from mormon doctrine this work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws. May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. Oct 01, 2018 press release october 1, 2018 las vegas, nv mormonleaks releases original edition of bruce mcconkies mormon doctrine. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone. Mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine 2nd edition 1966 mormon doctrine. Joseph fielding mcconkie, the doctrine of a covenant people, in the book of mormon. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 7390.
Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks. This file contains the entire first edition of mormon doctrine md. Publication date 1966 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church publisher. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. This is a handy onevolume book for people wanting an introduction to the gospel, but cant afford the encyclopedia of mormonism. I took a break from my series on the book mormon doctrine by bruce r. Please contact us if you need additional description or info. Mcconkies compendium mormon doctrine from deseret booktores. Mcconkies mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Mcconkie, but i think its time to revisit the book. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r.
Original green and white cloth with an illustration of joseph smith on the front cover. He had such an encyclopedic knowledge of the scriptures that he was able to call upon in delineating lds doctrine. No official church doctrine but a great book never the less. It is no longer officially recognized by the church.
Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. Highlights from his life and teachings, in a chapter devoted to mormon doctrine, it detailed the brethren taking issue with some things in the book. Since i didnt see the newscast, im not sure what reasons were given, but one viewer stated, why. I thought mormon doctrine was republished in a 2nd edition in 1967, which was before mckay died.
Last week marked the oneyear anniversary of the quiet removal of bruce r. 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. Mcconkie has 32 books on goodreads with 14512 ratings. Interfaith thursday, may 20, 2010 interesting that the lds church stop printing mormon doctrine saying there is no market in selling it, yet the book stores cant keep them in stock, the real reason i believe is interfaithism is the goal of the n. Mormon doctrine is the ideal book for all who seek salvation through the knowledge of him. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. We didnt agree 100% on these colorinterpretations and expect that you wont agree with what is here 100% either. Mckay, prince cited a study by some general authorities that the book had over er.
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