Archived from the original pdf on september 10, 2008. Information about the people and places mentioned in. Passover and the birth of christ comparing the bible and the book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc.
The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. The first edition of the novel was published in 1950, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In particular, there are the farewell sermons nephi, lehi, benjamin, mosiah, mormon, moroni, among others. Korihor is directly referred to in the book of mormon as an anti christ, because he claimed there will be no christ. Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book. 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. By the time that i was fully engaged with writing commentaries on both the new testament and the book of mormon, i had become infatuated with the idea that i might be able to expand the. The first edition of the novel was published in 1835, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Book of mormon stories that my teacher tells to me. So i decided that in connection with this project i would make a list of all the sermons in the book of mormon, and then write a commentary on each. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by.
Mormons believe that god reestablished the early christian church as found. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book. Jun 25, 2019 in the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. This sixvolume commentary on the book of mormon focuses on its spiritual, theological, cultural, textual, and historical context. If you do not know the meaning of a word, look it up in the words to know section at the back of this book. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon download pdf. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. For many, it seems implausible that the peoples in the book of mormon could have known so much about jesus before his birth.
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. 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. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and. Book of mormon, religion 121 independent study lesson 1 1. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon download ebook. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The strong expectations in the book of mormon for a coming messiah, including the testimony that jesus christ is the messiah, has raised questions about whether it was plausible for ancient israelites to have believed such. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. Free download or read online hymns of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints pdf epub book.
This suggests that most of us could benefit by some. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. Lesson 1 1 nephi 15 the church of jesus christ of latterday. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called. How the bible and the book of mormon work together.
This is not a commentary book but a guided workbook offering valuable insights as you go. What are the clues chadwick used to solve this puzzle. This is the most important warning found in the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. There is no question that the isaiah passages in the book of mormon are in the language of the king james translation of the bible. 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. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
After reading 1 nephi 7, write at least five sentences that begin with and thus we see, identifying five different principles from this chapter. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. An lds reading of isaiahs prophetic call, studies in. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the latter day saint movement of restorationist christianity started by joseph smith in western new york in the 1820s and 30s. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah.
This volume will change the way you read and study the book of mormon. A comprehensive commentary of the first book of nephi download pdf. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible. 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. He hears the voice of god and is forgiven of his sins because of his faith in christ.
A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of. Yet, there were instances of nineteenthcentury word usage and syntactic issues that i thought a commentary might help to clarify. This point is also so important in the sealed book of mormon that it is emphasized in the fourth verse of the volume. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ricks, heavenly visions and prophetic calls in isaiah 6 2 nephi 16, the book of mormon, and the revelation of john, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 171190. The principle found immediately next to that of scatteringin chapters 17 and 19 letters f and f. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. Bednar chronicled jesus christ s birth from what we have in the book of luke in the new testament, as well as the book of mormon. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. The book of mormon and the bible support one anothers teachings, and we love both books.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Gospel books and commentary church of christ studies in. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. An analysis of the book of mormon alexander campbell and john b. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his. The plain and more accessible writings of nephi, jacob, abinadi, and christ act as keys to illuminate isaiah, and the writings of isaiah in turn act as a key to fully unlock the profound nature of book of mormon prophetic thought. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Besides being a helpful study guide, this journal also provides a place for you to record what you are learning and leave a history of your thoughts and insights as you study the book of mormon.
Click download or read online button to get doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon book now. Translating the book of mormon, both published through greg kofford books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 434 pages and is available in hardcover format. The word wound or a variant of it is used thirtyone times in the book of mormon, twentyfour of those referring to physical wounds. Gospel books and commentary church of christ studies in the. In three major statements about the gospel of jesus christ, the book of mormon highlights certain principles and ordinances that a person must follow or have completed in order to come fully unto christ.
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. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah religious. Book of mormon student manual church of jesus christ. The annotated book of mormon has been created to help readers understand the everlasting gospel as explained in the text, together with what the modern prophets and apostles have taught about it. Throughout the book of mormon, the phrase and thus we see draws our attention to lessons that those who wrote the scriptures want us to learn. Book of mormon stories the church of jesus christ of latterday. Commentary on the book of mormon by reynolds, george. The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the americas shortly after his.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. This site was designed with the wix website builder. Book of mormon stories say that we must brothers be. As a latterday saint, the most significant book you can understand is the book of mormon. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Commentary title page the book of mormon title page begins. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints is also true. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. Jeff chadwick examines the book of mormon and april 6 for the birth of christ. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of mormon. How the book of mormon helps date the birth of christ. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
An lds reading of isaiahs prophetic call, studies in the bible and antiquity 3 2011. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. The book of mormon is a sacred record of peoples in ancient america and was engraved upon metal. In march of 2019 mauricio berger of brazil published the sealed book of mormon. 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. Serving the cause of christ in westcentral missouri.
The book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ part 2. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon ed j.
Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Mauricio berger and the sealed book of mormon latterday. Many people do not understand that the word saint does not mean demigod, as the catholic church uses it, lds folks use the word saint as a follower of christ, or disciple. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. That is the feast of the delicious fruit described in the book of mormon see 1 nephi 11. Specifically, the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ s divinity and the reality of his atonement. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Download the book of mormon by church of jesus christ of latterday saints and. Pdf hymns of the church of jesus christ of latterday.
All through the book of mormon the point is made that we should come unto christ directly. Nephi, jacob, and especially the savior, we learn that next to the message of the atonement of christ, the major message of isaiah and consequently of the book of mormon is the restoration of the house of israel in the last days. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. Christ, heaven, hell, bible commentary, sermons, powerpoint, pdf. I have not met mauricio, who is an excommunicated mormon. Another testament of jesus christ presents itself as a translated record of ancient american peoples detailing their dealings with each other and with god. Susan easton black, finding christ through the book of mormon camille williams. Long ago their fathers came from far across the sea, givn the land if they lived righteously. The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and clarifies many other christian doctrines. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. It includes an introductory survey and a complete outline in addition to questions over the text for each book pdf file size. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel.
Lamanites met others who were seeking liberty, and the land soon welcomed all who wanted to be free. Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of. Each book describes gods interactions with people in a different area of the world, but both books teach many of the same principles. This landmark book explores what the book of mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission of our savior. A comprehensive commentary of the first book of nephi book of. Korihor was able to preach his views to the people because of the lands freedom of religion. Dec 27, 2018 brother clark, actually, in the dating scheme that he has in his book, puts jesus birth in december of 5 bc. Newest red letter edition of the book of mormon complete with heartland annotations throughout. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
It is not surprising that the other seven uses, which apply to a wounded soul, are all from the writings of jacob. The plain and more accessible writings of nephi, abinadi, christ, mormon, and moroni act as keys to illuminate isaiah, and the writings of isaiah in turn act as a key. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Enos, a book of mormon prophet, goes into the forest to hunt and prays mightily to god all through the day and into the night.
I have a copy of the book and have read through it, although i havent studied it in detail. 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. Jan 02, 2012 soul are used in the entire book of mormon, eleven of those utterances are by jacob. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means.
Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Satan is a master of deception, but he never sends people to christ. The book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christ s church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs missionaries. Teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon deseret book. Pdf new testament words and quotations in the book of mormon.
Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830 book of mormon and less. The word mormon originally derived from the book of mormon, a religious text.