Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book. Someone in the progmo world stumbled upon this recently, as ive seen it shared a lot the last couple days. Taylor halverson, the psalm of mary, or marys magnificat, the interpreter foundation blog august, 20, accessed december 29, 2018. Number of temples opened for husbandwife sealings grows from 34 to 52. Cecil mcgavin how we got the book of mormon lds bom 1960 vintage. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard workdoctrine. There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon.
Some modern lds commentary including the chapter heading provided in the. This verse brings the apocalyptic prophecy or historical commentary right up to the summer of 1829, when oliver cowdery was transcribing the text of the book of mormon the things written and hid up by nephis seed as it fell from the lips of joseph smith who was divining the translation of the ancient record by the gift and power of. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth.
This sixvolume commentary on the book of mormon focuses on its spiritual, theological, cultural, textual, and historical context. In 2020, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its come, follow me course of study. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Job was a just and perfect man who walked uprightly before the lord. 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. Testimonies of jesus, the interpreter foundation blog january 4, 2015, accessed december 29, 2018. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nibleys commentary on the book of. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. An updated list of temples in the first phase of reopening is included below.
Institute the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. I learned some new things and gained some valuable insights. The book of mormon is a sacred record of peoples in ancient america and was engraved upon metal plates. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar. The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. Furthermore, official lds church commentary on the book of mormon says that at least some ancestors of native americans came from the jerusalem area. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc. A story of mormon politics, plural marriage, and power in nineteenthcentury america w. About a year ago, byu published an article showing the joseph smith translation jst of the bible appears to rely on the adam clarke bible commentary i first was made aware of this in a good podcast interview by laura hales at lds perspectives. Details about studies in scripture book of mormon enlightening commentary lds. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland rod. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.
The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. 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. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all. Geographic theory maps a cultural commentary updated commentary. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. It ought to be of significance to understand that moroni wrote the whole of what is now chapters 8 and 9 in his fathers book at one such writing session. Each episode is a single chapter from the scriptures. Stepbystep through the book of mormon a covenant record new. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon.
The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Unfortunately, what was meant to be a help in further dividing the book of mormon into scriptural like chapters and verses for reference and study, has made two chapters out of what was. 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.
For additional insights, see the commentary for the introduction to the book of mormon in book of mormon student manual. So persuasively and enthusiastically have they prepared their research so that every reader will see the myriad pearls of. For many readers of the book of mormon, the isaiah passages quoted in 1 and. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Sometimes a long chapter like jacob 5 gets broken into 3 segments. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. 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 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Stepbystep through the book of mormon step by step. Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. 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. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. About a year ago, byu published an article showing the joseph smith translation jst of the bible appears to rely on the adam clarke bible commentary i first was made aware of this in a good podcast interview by laura hales at lds perspectives interesting quote from the article titled a recently recovered source. You may want to conclude by sharing your testimony of the book of mormon. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
Most readers readily understand the narrative of the book of mormon. 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. Use the commentary and your understanding of the gospel to apply the. Story from the missionarys book of inspirational stories lds bible dictionary missionary experiences x4 story of ga wife. The isaiah passages in the book of mormon a non aligned text the above title and link refers to a 2001 masters thesis. The book of mormon made easier part 2 in lds book of. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. Lynne hilton wilson, matthew 1 and luke 1, come follow me commentary. Book of mormon commentaries encyclopedia of mormonism. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. For most of the history of the lds church, the book of mormon was not used as.
On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. Byuprovo byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of. Thomas professor of law at brigham young university, and was for 27 years editorinchief of byu studies, the premier latterday saint scholarly journal. See the full list here the church of jesus christ of latterday saints editors note. Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. But for me, i felt there was an emphasis on the consequences of wickedness a little more than on hope for change. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. Book of mormon latterday commentary last days signs. The phrase comprising chapters 9 to 22 inclusive was added when the book of mormon was published in chapter format in the 1879 edition.
Rethinking joseph smiths bible translation by haley wilson and thomas. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier series parts 1, 2 and 3. Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is. This commentary goes almost verse by verse and only covers 1 and 2 nephi of the book of mormon. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. The site has assembled a list of book of mormon commentaries you may find helpful as you study this year referring to a commentary along with your scripture study may help you gain greater insights. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 3. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central.
Hymn 89, the lord is my light, in the lds hymnbook is based on this. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism.
The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle edition by hummel, sharman bookwalter. He is able to succor boetheo them that are tempted hebrews 2. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to that understanding. Follow me lessons book of mormon byu new testament commentary. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Reference to a storyperson from book of mormon 0 reference to joseph smith, jr. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah religious. For some parts of the book of revelation, joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the. 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. See more ideas about scripture study, lds books and book of mormon.
Rowley, reflects, the book of job is the greatest work of genius in the old testament, and one of the worlds artistic masterpieces h. This press release was originally published on may 7, 2020. Adam clarke in the book of mormon lds church is true blog. The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. 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. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith brief explanation about the book of mormon. What mark twain really thought about mormons lds living. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series.
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