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. However, by applying various interpretive tools, the authors of the nineteen articles in isaiah in the book of mormon offer readers a clearer understanding of the function and message of isaiah as presented by the book of mormon authors. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. The book of mormon was buried for centuries until it came out of the ground and was translated. The sendup of missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is getting a rousing reception. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of ether is presented as the narrative of an earlier group of people who had come to. Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon avram r. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. Click here to find all knowhys relating to a specific chapter in the book of mormon. 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. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section.
The stick of joseph is the book of mormon, written by descendants of joseph. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. Commentary title page the book of mormon title page begins. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Scripture audio book downloads including the kjv holy bible, book of mormon, and other lds scriptures, manuals, and resources. Shannon brigham young university, book of mormon priesthood from lehi to alma concurrent sessions 3. The book was written by ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share.
Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Treasures from the book of mormon audio commentary vol. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon. Book of mormon study guide volume one spiral bound book. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. The addition of his commentary and the verses out of the joseph smith. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. Top ten book list for lds students of the scriptures feast. The stick of judah is written by jews, in other words, is the bible.
A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier. 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. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. Study the book of mormon with the thoughts and insights of john w. Passover and the birth of christ comparing the bible and the book of mormon. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints sacred books subject. This is followed by two paragraphs, believed to be authored by the book of mormon prophet moroni, son of mormon. Grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. Commentary on the book of mormon vol 1 by george reynolds.
Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Schmidt in ancient greece and rome, charis was a system in which one person gave something of value to another, and the receiver gave service, thanks, and lesser value back to the giver. Publications the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon deseret book. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. It is being replaced with a second edition which is a single book covering the entire book of mormon. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Student manual religion 121122 church of jesus christ. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. Experience the book of mormon word for word as an animated audio book for kids of all ages. Here you can find videos, knowhys, and commentaries relating to each weeks come follow me lesson. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive.
All the text of the book of mormonas well as large, lined marginswill give you a large canvas to express your thoughts, document insights youve received, or create your own visual art illuminations, or calligraphy, enhancing your daily study and creating a record that will endure. 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. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. The reciprocal and binding covenant of charis author brent j. The purpose of this two volume series is to make easily available selections from lectures transcribed and published in four volumes as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. Aug 02, 2015 the tony awardwinning musical, the book of mormon, opened in salt lake city last week. All content will remain the same but the interior will have updated fonts. Doni peterson 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. Overviews, the first of four parts in the volume, presents four essays. The editor text scanned all four volumes of the series to about half the original by eliminating those portions the editor felt not necessary to the verses under discussion. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. These verses of scripture have been cited repeatedly by those attempting to discredit the book of mormon.
It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas. 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. Book of mormon enter mormonism, and its belief that the lost tribes crossed the atlantic prior to columbus, an idea which attempts to shore up the creative historical account of the early americas as found in the book of mormon. Oct 24, 2007 brant gardners online commentary on the book of mormon is the best commentary thus far produced on the book of mormon, though nibleys four semesters of lectures in print and dvd form are an experience worth having. The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors use from modern prophets and apostles, but if this is what you want, you would be better off with k douglas bassetts doctrinal insights to the book of mormon 3 vols which are strictly. Jun 22, 2017 in our busy world we sometimes find our scripture study isnt always productive. This book of mormon study guide is designed to fit the needs of various ages and study habits and is ideal for personal, class or family study. What is the biblical basis for believing in the book of mormon. Teachings and commentary on 1 nephi scott woodward. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints. Jun 25, 2008 the book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi language.
Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds audio. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. The book of mormon, journal editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier series parts 1, 2 and 3. Jan 29, 2012 upon any man who adds to or takes away from the book. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon by ed j. Come follow me book of mormon 2020 book of mormon central. 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.
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