Lds giant large print book of mormon, reference edition. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking sa. In this article, we will compare the mormon doctrine of jesus to the new testament. The new testament teaches that jesus, god the son, is eternal and has no beginning. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which they. Mormon doctrine is one of the documents that many mormons refer to when discussing items of doctrine and deep interest.
Im holding in my hand my black hardcover copy of mormon doctrine by bruce r. The doctrine and covenants is currently being translated in 5 languages, and published online incrementally. Devil, the the devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. The mormons consider themselves to be christian, but many question this claim. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print salt lake tribune may 21, 2010 peggy fletcher stack posted on 05222010 8. Books are available on every topic imaginable, from religion to science, fiction to cook books. Mormon doctrine rejects the classic christian doctrine of the trinity, according to which there is one god who exists eternally as three inseparable yet distinct persons, the father, son, and holy spirit. The mormon church claims to have restored the true teachings of jesus. At the core of a mormons testimony is faith in god, jesus christ, the holy ghost, and joseph smiths restoration of the true church on earth. Jan 17, 2012 mormon doctrine rejects the classic christian doctrine of the trinity, according to which there is one god who exists eternally as three inseparable yet distinct persons, the father, son, and holy spirit. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print religion mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing salt lake tribune 05212010 after more than 50 years, bruce r. May 24, 2010 im holding in my hand my black hardcover copy of mormon doctrine by bruce r.
This doctrine resides in the four standard works of scripture the holy bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price, official declarations and proclamations, and the articles of faith. Its just a lame way lame, overly verbose assembly of weasel words and it only emphasizes, by lds recognition, the doctrinal quagmire that youre always trying to mitigate. Mcconkie, one of mormonisms most influential books, an alltime mormon bestseller, which went out of print this week. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. A vast number of antimormon criticisms rely on the.
Outofprint, used, and rare books related to mormonism and the. Another area of concern to many parents, spouses and children was the perceived stance of the churchs doctrine surrounding suicide. It is used and quoted in many of the instructional books and teaching manuals. Mormon doctrine book explained mormon doctrine redirects here. Please note that these teachings are documented from mormon writersnot anti mormon writers. While the move is apparently because of low sales, many commentators on the bloggernacle and news sites have claimed instead that the church wanted it outofprint. In mormon doctrine, mcconkie said, suicide is murder.
Is their view of god consistent with the biblical view. Book of mormon the book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, vol. Topics bruce mcconkie, mormon, doctrine collection opensource language english. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery physical flash cards note.
Religion mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing. The book went through three editions, but as of 2010, it is out of print. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Antimormon doctrine taken out of print book of mormonisms. Doctrine is something taught as the principles or creed of a religiona rule, theory, or principle of law. The first presidency and the quorum of the twelve apostles counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official church publications. The doctrine and covenants is the binding link between the book of mormon and the continuing work of the restoration through the prophet joseph smith and his successors. There are many others, which will of course be used in this project as well. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone out of print the encyclopedic. Isolated statements are often taken out of context, leaving their original meaning distorted.
May 24, 2010 first printed in 1958, mormon doctrine by bruce r. The book of mormon itself does not sustain this view which supports the claim that joseph was not the author of the book of mormon. In the doctrine and covenants we learn of temple work, eternal families, the degrees of glory, church organization, and many other great truths of the restoration. I also hear there is a new book being released to fill the niche i think it was something like lds beliefs. Mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing salt lake tribune 05212010 after more than 50 years, bruce r. So i wanted to tell you that just because it is called mormon doctrine, and it was. Eborn books is a retailer of over 500,000 new, used, rare, and out of print books, in 4 locations along the wasatch front in utah and in nauvoo, illinois.
This doctrine resides in the four standard works of scripture the holy bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. The third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. The lds church has recently announced that one of the most quoted sources of antimormon literature mormon doctrine by bruce r. Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The encyclopedic explanation of lds teachings, first published in. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. The full doctrine and covenants is available in 62 languages. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Mormon doctrine is derived from four primary sources. This past week news reports confirmed that deseret book will no longer print additional copies of the 42yearold classic mormon doctrine, essentially taking a classic mormon work outofprint. There were only a few fundamental errors in mormon doctrine though it is controversial, so you might get a. Experience a whole new level of visual comfort with this giant print book of mormon.
Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until his calling to the quorum of the twelve apostles. Mormon doctrine book now out of print at one time, nearly every mormon family in the 1960s and 1970s had a copy of mormon. Started in 1983, eborn books is a trusted book seller through and ebay, and with multiple retail locations. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone out of print. This giant print book of mormon features 14 point type print. Please note that these teachings are documented from mormon writersnot antimormon writers. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. Seagull book employees were told that mormon doctrine is out of print and is being discontinued. Check out the podcast series titled the miracle of forgiveness goes out of print part 1 part 2 part 3 august 57, 2015 thanks to some sleuthing by former mormon turnedchristian alex henriein in midjuly 2015, it has been verified that new print copies of the miracle of forgiveness authored by twelfth lds president spencer w. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature.
A book written, im sure, with the best of intentions by a revered mormon leader. The adamgod doctrine or adamgod theory was a theological idea taught in mid19th century mormonism by church president brigham young. Mormons believe and strive to follow the ten commandments and the articles of faith. About eborn books new, used, rare, and outofprint books.
Hawaiian, maori, and welsh were previously published, but these are out of print. Mormons change references to blacks, polygamy the changes are the first since 1981, and deal specifically with the churchs original ban on black priesthood ordination and polygamy. 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. America was the land southward in the book of mormon. The greatness of lehis son jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the atonement, his powerful preaching about christ, and his affirmations as to the central role of christ in all gospel dispensations. Heres the full list of the rare and out of print mormon books, lds lessons, scriptures and manuscripts. In one of his more regrettable statements, hugh nibley said that one of the hallmarks of mormon truth is that it has never changed over time.
Very hard to find the book of mormon, giant print, reference edition 1962. Dont struggle with small print books when all you need is a book with large print. Please check out my other ebay items shipping is listed in the listing and includes usps tracking which will be sent to you right away postage discount available if purchasing more than one item please request an invoice or wait for one to be issued combining postage. Eborn books is a retailer of over 500,000 new, used, rare, and outofprint books, in 4 locations along the wasatch front in utah and in nauvoo, illinois. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915 april 19, 1985 was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1972 until his death. Republishing mormon doctrine this past week news reports confirmed that deseret book will no longer print additional copies of the 42yearold classic mormon doctrine, essentially taking a classic mormon work out of print. 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. I was amazed to find out how little he knew of his own faith, especially since he claimed he had been a mormon bishop at one time. Instead, mormon doctrine teaches that the three are separate personages who became gods at different times and have separate bodies. May 07, 2007 this doctrine resides in the four standard works of scripture the holy bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price, official declarations and proclamations, and the articles of faith. Out of print table of contents free agency and freedom. A basic belief in these truths is the foundation of a testimony of the mormon church. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune.
Soon after brigham young died, the adamgod doctrine fell out of favor within the lds church and was replaced by a theology more similar to pratts, as codified by turnofthe century mormon theologians james e. The book went out of print in 2010, and a plethora of editorials accompanied its retirement. Deseret book stops printing mormon doctrine salty believer. Zukeran looks at a mormon view of jesus comparing it to an authentic christian perspective. They were told there was a specific reason, but were not told why. Near death experiences and mormon doctrine, part i wheat. May 20, 2010 mormon doctrine may be out of print but there are used copies of it available on amazon or any other used book sellers web site. Check out the podcast series titled the miracle of forgiveness goes out of print part 1 part 2 part 3 august 57, 2015 thanks to some sleuthing by formermormonturnedchristian alex henriein in midjuly 2015, it has been verified that new print copies of the miracle of forgiveness authored by twelfth lds president spencer w. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone out. Although the doctrine is rejected by the lds church today, it is still an accepted part of the modern theology of some mormon fundamentalists. Many other bible dictionary entries teach identical concepts with closely paralleled wording as corresponding entries in mormon doctrine. Language availability of latterday saint scriptures scripture resources.
However, its initial publication in 1959 was not only unauthorized, but met by president david o. But first, has anybody out there had a neardeath experience, or even an outofbody experience. Book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great price. Mcconkie was and maybe still is a staple of the lds church. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which they cannot hope for an inheritance in the celestial city. May 22, 2010 landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print salt lake tribune may 21, 2010 peggy fletcher stack posted on 05222010 8.
Mormon doctrine 2nd edition, 1st printing hardcover 1966 mormon doctrine. Near death experiences and mormon doctrine, part i. The new bible dictionary made most of what was available in mormon doctrine unnecessary, since it contains most of the content from the book, plus much more. Lds giant large print book of mormon, reference edition with. Next post well dive into some of the content of these ndes, how they line up with mormon doctrine, and how they influence the lives of those who experience them. The book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price are bound together as a complete triple combination with study helps in 55 languages. The gospel as the mormons know it sprang full grown from the words of joseph smith. Approaching mormon doctrine is a must read for those who are engaged in debating what is mormon doctrine. An article written by bob lonsberry was perhaps the most fair and evenhanded. Pat zukeran examines the mormon doctrine of god from a christian perspective. Jun 03, 2010 landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print religion mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing salt lake tribune 05212010 after more than 50 years, bruce r. In 1972, mcconkie was called to serve in the quorum of twelve apostles by church president harold b. The remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of nephijacob through the words of mormon. He finds that the mormon view is not supported by the biblical text.
This dialogue begins after a mormon was telling me that i didnt know mormon theology. Language availability of latterday saint scriptures. Mcconkie requires understanding joseph fielding smith bruce r. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. The encyclopedic explanation of lds teachings, first published in 1958, went through. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print religion. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Deseret books collection of large print books makes it easy for you to read. He called mcconkie out on several points in the book. Deseret english and hebrew selections were previously published, but these are out of print. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph. May 24, 2010 the lds church has recently announced that one of the most quoted sources of antimormon literature mormon doctrine by bruce r. With a sixfigure price tag, most people might be surprised to learn that on a list of the ten most expensive mormon books, a first edition book of mormon does not rank at the top. Mormon doctrine may be out of print but there are used copies of it available on amazon or any other used book sellers web site.
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