As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. This dialogue begins after a mormon was telling me that i didnt know mormon theology. Mcconkie said suicide is the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life. Mormonism, mcconkie, and the new seven deadly heresies. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public.
For many years i have toyed with the idea of writing a book and naming it antimormon doctrine. Hence, true and acceptable christianity is found among the saints who have the fullness of the gospel, and a perverted christianity holds sway among the socalled christians of apostate christendom. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking sa. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Mcconkie, formerly of the quorum of the twelve, expressed what many church leaders have taught.
Mormonisms strange doctrines hiddenmysteries spiritual studies. Mormonism is its restoration, mormon doctrine, by bruce r. I was living in slc when md was first published in 1958. In imitation of the true order of heaven whereby seers receive revelations from god through a urim and thummim, the devil gives his own revelations. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Feb 23, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Mcconkie to speak with him about his personal history and family.
Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. The doctrine of the priesthood is known only by personal revelation. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. 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.
Jay griffith and sarah collett of a thoughtful faith podcast sit with james w. Download mormon doctrine free shared files from downloadjoy and other worlds most. Mcconkie was born july 29, 1915, in ann arbor, michigan, but before he was a year old, his family moved to the small town of monticello, utah. Download mormon doctrine bruce r mcconkie pdf file from 3 mb. Included in the first lds hymnbook and all since, 1835. May 27, 2001 in this article we will investigate the teaching of mormonism regarding the doctrine of god and compare it with biblical teaching. Mcconkie and published in 1958 according to the books preface, md. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. How blessed we are to have his pure and sincere witness, his clear teaching of doctrine, and his invitation to learn and be blessed. This file contains the entire first edition of mormon doctrine md. He later went on a mission to the eastern states from 19341936, and eventually married amelia smith with whom he had nine children. 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.
Mormon doctrine is derived from four primary sources. Both mcconkie and smith had published their own massive gospel treatises purporting to expound mormon doctrine mcconkie with his mormon doctrine, when he was a member of the council of the seventy and smith with his man, his origin and destiny, when smith was a junior member of the quorum of the twelve. Mcconkie is a professor in the school of public affairs at the university of colorado at colorado springs, where he has served as the resident dean. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book. Wirthlin, jim has a unique perspective of the church and the. Its first installment is a series of 37 unpublished sermons, lessons, and accounts written by bruce r. May 20, 2010 last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era.
Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Both mcconkie and smith had published their own massive gospel treatises purporting to expound mormon doctrine mcconkie with his mormon doctrine, when he was a member of the council of the seventy and smith with his man, his origin and destiny, when smith was a. Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. 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. Mcconkies compendium mormon doctrine from deseret booktores. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. We need prophets today, the same as in the old testament, mormon doctrine, p. His book created quite a stireven among the first presidency and quorum of the twelve. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks passion for books. 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.
All references to it had already been expunged from the gospel principles manual brought. Jun 04, 2010 hi, ive been lurking on bcc for too long, and decided to comment, finally. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Mcconkie, mormon doctrine, 2nd edition, p 309 in a discussion of general authorities 17 every soul is free. Suicide consists in the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life, particularly where. The story is that the brethren tried to get him to change some parts, but he initially refused since what he said was true mormon doctrine being taught at that time. The following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. Mcconkie, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have an obligation to understand the. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. 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. Today, mormonleaks introduces a series of documents called the mcconkie papers. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is.
It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Mormonisms strange doctrines hiddenmysteries spiritual. Jul 24, 2017 today, mormonleaks introduces a series of documents called the mcconkie papers. 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. In imitation of the true order of heaven whereby seers receive revelations from god through a urim and thummim, the devil gives his own revelations to some of his followers through peep stones, or crystal balls. All references to it had already been expunged from the. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. 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. 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. Mcconkie was always willing to learn, willing to change his thoughts and teachings, and willing to grow. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine.
Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is. For tighter correlative control, because of the books. As a very young child, about 6 years old, i read mormon doctrine and doctrines of salvation. This is a very interesting discussion on elder mcconkies mormon doctrine.
Last night on kutv in utah, an announcement was made which signals the end of an era. They returned to ann arbor in 1925 in order for bruces father to continue his studies, and when he finished the following year, the mcconkie family settled in salt lake city. Mcconkies book mormon doctrine that he first published in 1958. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone. He earned his masters degree in public administration from brigham young university and his doctorate in the same field from the university of georgia. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks.
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. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. The most important single thing that any latterday saint ever does in this world is to marry the right person, in the right place, by the right authority. Since i didnt see the newscast, im not sure what reasons were given, but one viewer stated, why. Mcconkie s compendium mormon doctrine from deseret booktores. Elder mcconkie did not know when he spoke these words that in a coming day would be less than two weeks away in his mortal experience. In this article we will investigate the teaching of mormonism regarding the doctrine of god and compare it with biblical teaching. Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home. Hi, ive been lurking on bcc for too long, and decided to comment, finally. Last week marked the oneyear anniversary of the quiet removal of bruce r. Forgetting mcconkie by common consent, a mormon blog. Ive never read this book, but i know it was prevented from being republished because there were a lot of errors and misstatements in it.
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