John tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other hidden books. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. In mormon description of king noah, mormon shows us three consequences that come from having a wicked leader. Hunter and thomas stuart ferguson, ancient america and the book of mormon 1950. Beginning with alma, chapter 45, and ending with the entire book of helaman, this volume comments on. Abinadi interprets isaiah, journal of book of mormon and other restoration scripture 10, no. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon.
Jan 01, 2020 the book of mormon did not get translated from reformed egyptian into english. Book of mormon commentary uploaded and added to book of mormon commentary, i nephi wrote this record 4 years ago 25. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. You cannot teach the book of mormon without having as your companions the great testifiers, including the savior himself. 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.
The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. A flaxen cord is a soft cord, one that is easily broken. Two popular books with an archaeological approach are dewey and edith farnsworth, the americas before columbus 1947, and milton r. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of. The word wound or a variant of it is used thirtyone times in the book of mormon, twentyfour of those referring to physical wounds. Commentary on 1st nephi below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. How appropriate that the first patriarch head or prince of the tribe should bear the name of his ancient forefather, who saw and prophesied of him. Jan 18, 2018 adam clarke bible commentary 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. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. 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. Book of mormon commentary daves mormon inquiry typepad. In the bible and the book of mormon springville, ut. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central.
The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. This sixvolume commentary on the book of mormon focuses on its spiritual, theological, cultural, textual, and historical context. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Each episode is a single chapter from the scriptures. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah springville, ut. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 3. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. However, with time the grip of satan strengthens until one is bound with strong cords and led to eternal destruction. Book of mormon latterday commentary last days signs. Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free.
On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. He includes littleknown but relevant quotes from general authorities he has read over 50 years. Monte nymans latest commentary on the book of mormon surpasses every book published to date on the subject. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert millet and joseph fielding mcconkie this is a 4 volume set which doesnt go straight through the book of mormon as some other commentaries, but approaches it by topic and then studies the scriptures with prophetic statements about those verses.
Chapter 12 mormons commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works chapter beginning of the prophecy of samuel the lamanitesamuel proclaims his prophecies from the city wall sword of justice to fall on fourth generationnephite. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Prophetic commentary by lehi, nephi, jacob, and the lord himself helps us understand isaiah passages in the book of mormon. Latterday commentary last days signs of the times create a website or blog at. Title, a comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. Whereas in the story of the book of mormon, an earlier work, reynolds had agreed with orson pratt on book of mormon geography, in their commentary he and sjodahl placed geography at a low level of priority and were interested primarily in establishing an internally consistent map of all book of mormon sites, without attempting to identify those. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Currently fixing any broken links for scripture and images. Items in the bmc archive are made publicly available for noncommercial, private use.
Comprising records kept by omni, amaron, chemish, abinadom, and amaleki, mosiah, the first, leaving the land of nephi, discovers the land of zarahemla, occupied by another colony from jerusalemhe is made kingcoriantumr, the last of the jareditesking benjamin other migrations. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. So persuasively and enthusiastically have they prepared their research so that every reader will see the myriad pearls of great price in the book of mormon anew. Book of mormon latterday commentary last days signs of. Learn more doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In my scripture study last year, i would read a chapter in the book of mormon and then read the quotes in this book that went a long with it. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added when the book of mormon was published in chapter format in the 1879 edition. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormons. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. The story in scripturesa geographical, cultural, and historical system of understanding and step by step through the book of mormon. The inserted heading prior to the chapter summary of mosiah 9 is part of the original record given to the prophet joseph smith see commentary for the first book of nephi. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Volume v of the reynolds stodahl commentary on the book of mormon enticingly invites every student of the book of mormon and the gospel of jesus christ to know well one of ancient americas most dramatic periods.
A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. As a side note, i also believe joseph used the commentary for the book of abraham, not just jst so it feels likely he used it elsewhere like with the book of mormon as you suggest. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. This book has quotes from lds scholars and church authorities that go along with scriptures in the book of mormon. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Every student of the book of mormon is sure to treasure the provocative and inspiring historical, biographical, philological, and archaeological research of elder reynolds and elder sjodahl, two eminently articulate and informed church scholars and writers.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter. Montes book is not a few highlights of mostread passages, its a total and complete commentary of every story and gospel theme in the book. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 33 page 4 of 4 the book of mormon is full of testimony. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the book.
Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 5. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. Chapter 12 mormon s commentary on the condition of the peoplehuman frailty and the goodness and power of godblessed are the penitentmen to be judged according to their works chapter beginning of the prophecy of samuel the lamanitesamuel proclaims his prophecies from the city wall sword of justice to fall on fourth generationnephite. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. May 11, 2008 from the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary.
The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Inclusion within the bmc archive does not imply endorsement. Book of mormon podcast by mike stroud free brother stroud is a retired 30year ces instructor and has a wonderful versebyverse podcast on the book of mormon. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. So persuasively and enthusiastically have they prepared their research so that every reader will see the myriad pearls of. The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. Several authors have written on book of mormon archaeology and geology.
The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding.