This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Home latterday saint movement studies mormon studies. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Lee library for the chance to hold a rare, firstedition copy of the book of mormon. Unlikely is the meaning to value for shum reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, iv, p. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university. The religious studies center at brigham young university sponsors an annual symposium on the book of mormon. However, the same change is made to the book of mormon 3 nephi 12. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes.
The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles found in the scripture. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. May 03, 20 a website for the upcoming byu new testament commentary series has popped up. This is followed by two paragraphs, believed to be authored by the book of mormon prophet moroni, son of mormon. New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon. 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. Shum is not in the bible, but it is found in moses cf. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of. Let us continually reread the book of mormon so that we might more fully come to christ, be committed to him, centered in him, and consumed in him. First nephi through omni are written in firstperson narrative, as are mormon and moroni. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. 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. Student manual religion 121122 church of jesus christ.
Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. 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 teaching. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Byu students jump at chance to hold firstedition book of mormon. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently teamed up with latterday saint scholar grant hardy to produce the book of mormon.
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. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss chapters commonly known as the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Allred is chair of the department of religious education at. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently. Reynolds, the political dimension in nephis small plates byu studies s. He is able to succor boetheo them that are tempted hebrews 2. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. Title, a comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon.
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. Even less likely is reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, vi, p. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, the byu religious studies center, and deseret book, hardy is preparing the maxwell institute study edition of. Janne sjodahl was a swedish convert who worked in lds periodicals. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. An impressively ripped nephi rebukes his elder brethren laman and lemuel. Jan 16, 2020 the latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of mormon. This sixvolume hardcover set includes a comprehensive commentary on the book of mormon from byu professor of religion, monte s.
Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Kent brown, the exodus pattern in the book of mormon byu studies. The byu new testament commentary series is a twopronged project that seeks to 1 make a new, more accessible rendition of ancient greek texts of the new testament available to latterday saints, and to 2 provide an indepth commentary of each book of the new testament. 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. They are modern english versions translated by latterday saint scholars based on the most reliable greek texts while. She wasnt after roc tickets or free creamery ice cream. 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.
Abinadis commentary on isaiah 53, although sometimes confusing to church members, amplifies the beautiful message of isaiah. 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. Mar 16, 2017 however, the same change is made to the book of mormon 3 nephi 12. 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. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu formerly farms. A specialist on danish philosopher soren kierkegaard, green is the author of the book works of love in a world of violence mohr siebeck, 2016. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar. 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. Ludlow wrote a popular onevolume work, a companion to your study of the book of mormon 1976.
Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, the byu religious studies center, and deseret book, hardy is preparing the maxwell institute study edition of the book of mormon mise. An atlas of latterday saint history second edition new testament commentary. This is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting. King benjamin bore testimony to his sons that the plates of brass, that had been brought from jerusalem and preserved by the hand of god, were true. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah. When searching scriptures, the default order for the results list is by order within the standard works old testament, new testament, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price. The history of the mormon tabernacle in salt lake city. The religious studies center at brigham young university. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series.
The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. It is not a part of the lds church or byu, said john welch, chairman of book of mormon central, although book of mormon central serves as an umbrella organization that draws together. Home book of mormon subject guides at brigham young university. 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. Iii and iv nephi, mormon and moroni tc copy 11 is in clark collection. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of.
Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. The scriptures, of courseparticularly the book of mormon. Come, follow me for individuals and families, book of.
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. Photo by bradley slade i went over as quickly as i could, says freshman rachel j. First and second nephi by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. If you check the box next to sort by relevance, the results list will be presented in order of relevance, meaning verses that have search. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Book of mormon research has generally followed many of the same forms as biblical research. Commentary title page the book of mormon title page begins. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition, copublished with deseret book and the religious studies center at byu. 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. In both fields, writings range from expository texts to doctrinal, historical, geographical, textual, literary, and comparative commentaries.
The book of ether is presented as the narrative of an earlier group of people who had come to america before the immigration described in 1 nephi. The book was also made possible by funds generously provided by the maxwell institutes laura f. While explicit commentary throughout the text is sparse, there are some. This is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with first nephi. May 14, 2014 70 videos play all discussions on the book of mormon byu religious education the book of mormon. May 02, 2019 one of the earliest book of mormon scholars george reynolds was also a member of the seventy and secretary to brigham young. The short announcement on the main page promises a multivolume commentary on the new testament.
Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god book of mormon, title page. A website for the upcoming byu new testament commentary series has popped up. One of the earliest book of mormon scholars george reynolds was also a member of the seventy and secretary to brigham young. A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of. These new renditions come from the byu new testament commentary volumes.
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