Grant, teachings of presidents of the church salt lake city. It is true that when the book of mormon was printed the printer was a man who was unfriendly. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. In their commentary, they give glimpses and insight into a wonderful world. The beatitudes in the book of mormon are listed in the same order as those in the new testament. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle edition by sharman bookwalter hummel.
The prophet joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth. Im actually a convert to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints a. Book of mormon comments on being ripe for destruction. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 30 page 1 of 4 2 nephi 30. There is no difference between the jew and the greekgentile. Each beatitude in the book of mormon begins with a conjunction that relates it to the previous beatitude and helps to relate all of th. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent.
In march of 2019 mauricio berger of brazil published the sealed book of mormon. Chapter 1 beginning of the record of nephi, which dates from b c 600 lehi has a vision of the pillar of fire and the book of prophecy he predicts the. It consists of twentynine lectures, of approximately twelve pages each, covcring alma 45 through 3 nephi 20. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on. The community of christ and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints separated after the death of joseph smith. Donl 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. We shouldnt wish our grass were as green as we perceive theirs to be. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This blog is about the signs of the times in the last days.
No matter what i did, it always opened up at the beginning of the chapter. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. 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. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. The book of mormon prophets explain that moses was translated, and three of the book of mormon apostles were also translated. You must write a book with 239 chapters, 54 of them about wars, 21 about history, 55 about prophecy, 71 about doctrine, 17 about missionaries, and 21 about the mission of jesus. B events of the bible and book of mormon visavis the archaeological record. Book of mormon since the first edition was published. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. And my life is anything but counterfeit, even though the mormon church has said otherwise.
For example, the savior mentioned the other sheep he had. It gets possession of him, and he loves the money instead of loving it only for the good that he can do with it. Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Title page, translated from the book of mormon plates testimony of the three witnesses and also testimony of the eight witnesses preface to the 2016 edition preface to the 1908 edition books of the book of mormon first nephi second nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman third nephi fourth nephi mormon ether moroni. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and rep.
So that means we can put the book of mormon to the test. Texts in the book of mormon focuses on the question of what can be learned about the history of the text of isaiahs book from the portions preserved in the book of mormon. How to have joy in others successes by grego c2018 the more we have the spirit, the less we will look at someone else accomplishing good and feel sorrow or despair. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book is a compilation of farms updates from the maxwell institute formerly the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. The first is the promise of helpful maps and charts. Through many years of association i have been impressed with brother nymans thorough understanding of the nature and spirit of the book of mormon and all of the holy scriptures. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter.
For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Power of the book of mormon the book of mormon is the book that will save the world and prepare the sons of men for joy and peace here and now and everlasting life in eternity. Prophetic commentary by lehi, nephi, jacob, and the lord himself helps us understand isaiah passages in the book of mormon. The chapters consist of the entire book in the book of mormon. The book of mormon, which is regarded by the lds church as another testament of jesus christ, helps the bible in clarifying some precious truths. 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. Jul 03, 2017 1 i, nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore i was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father. 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. Types of scriptural poetry, compiled by clark goble lds use of kjv english rhetoric in the lds cannon. 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. I want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse.
I gave copies of the book of mormon to my professors for christmas. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. 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. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to prepare a commentary on the book of mormon than dr. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut.
The book of mormon emulates the language and style of the king james bible because that is the scriptural style joseph smith, translator of the book of mormon, was familiar with. However, some significant differences of wording should be noted. Well, of course, there is no truth in that statement. You cannot be a college graduate, in fact, you can have only three years of schooling. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. 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. The publication of the book was done under adverse circumstances, and there were a few errors, mostly. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad.
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. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. Many of isaiahs words that are preserved and commented on in lds scripture have to do with the latter days, a matter that is taken up in the article. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. And other sheep i have, which are not of this fold. It would take 10 minutes to scroll through and find my place each time i used the book. There are very few, if any stories related that have any commentary about tears flowing or dissing talks or lessons of little substance. Book of mormon central archive joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. Commentary on book of mormon,7 volume set, reynolds. Mauricio berger and the sealed book of mormon latterday. That will be interesting but i imagine they will be the same as the maps in the back of your bible since there is no book of mormon geography.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle edition by hummel, sharman bookwalter. Apr 11, 2020 joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds seminary. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 79 book of mormon. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. Dear mormons, you dont know the book of mormon is true. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book.
Moroni notes that orihah reigned in righteousness all his days, whose days were exceeding many ether 7. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. We, who read nearly every night our entire marriage, stopped reading scriptures because of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, ed. You can say what you want, but it wont change the fact that i know and i can not deny it of the community of christ on the book of mormon, its important to look at the role the book of mormon holds in the shared history of the community of christ and the lds church. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. In elijah and moses case, translation allowed them to perform something special during the ministry of christ, for which they needed physical bodies. I think youve targeted the wrong blog for your masspost about men putting down emotional fluff stories.
The prophet joseph smith said, the book of mormon was 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 any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, 194. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one. He includes littleknown but relevant quotes from general authorities he has read over 50 years. Book of mormon commentary book of mormon notes how. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Book of mormon commentary volume 2 book of mormon commentary these records are true monte s.
I have a copy of the book and have read through it, although i havent studied it in detail. Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of god. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. 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. Mcconkie, ensign, november 1983, 74 the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man.
The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the book. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Botanical comparisons in the allegory of the olive tree. 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. Book of mormon commentary three things stand out for me about this new book of mormon study guide.
My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Latterday commentary signs of the times mormon doctrine. 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. Monte nymans latest commentary on the book of mormon surpasses every book published to date on the subject.
Short and powerful summaries of new research over the past decade or so on the book of mormon. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. I have not met mauricio, who is an excommunicated mormon. 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. Even after being excommunicated when i came out as gay, i still harbored. Nibley, teachings of the book mormon seely 191 this volume is the third installment of a projected four of the transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university in 19891990. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references.
According to glenn scott, since orihah was of the first generation following the flight from the great tower, a contemporary of biblical patriarchs who lived hundreds of years see genesis 11. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. Nevertheless, having been highly favored of the lord 1. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. I know, because i received an answer through my prayers from the holy ghost. Reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john welch, deseret book comp.