We use ridges commentaries every day in our scripture study. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. In 2020, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its come, follow me course of study. Studies in scripture book of mormon enlightening commentary.
Jan 06, 2020 in 2020, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its come, follow me course of study. 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. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1. 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. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. In march of 2019 mauricio berger of brazil published the sealed book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. This book was written to help all those who hunger and thirst for a greater understanding of the book of mormon. On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. 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. Jan 18, 2018 adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes.
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. Reference to a storyperson from book of mormon 0 reference to joseph smith, jr. Utah author talks about her mormon sabbatical commentary. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of versebyverse commentary have been brought together for more convenient study.
The site has assembled a list of book of mormon commentaries you may find helpful as you study this year. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Adam clarke bible commentary in the book of mormon. The book of mormon tells us that in the last days the gentiles will have a record of the jews containing the covenants of the lord and many of the prophecies of the holy prophets see 1 ne. I have a copy of the book and have read through it, although i havent studied it in detail. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. How many sisters there were, whether they were older or younger than nephi, or what their names may have been are questions not answered in our present book of mormon. Institute the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Apr 11, 2020 joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth. Mcconkie, to use as my primary reading daily only the scriptures. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormon s own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Book of mormon commentaries encyclopedia of mormonism. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose.
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. Referring to a commentary along with your scripture study may help you gain greater insights. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles. 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. Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand. Unfortunately, what was meant to be a help in further dividing the book of mormon into scriptural like chapters and verses for reference. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier series parts 1, 2 and 3. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired.
Have been using the book of mormon for lds families as my daily reader for years. Here is a list of awesome book of mormon study guides broken down into kids. Having just completed my 29th reading of the book of mormon without use of commentaries but a few times to help with specific questions, i decided to try this commentary. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. While explicit commentary throughout the text is sparse, there are.
As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. So persuasively and enthusiastically have they prepared their research so that every reader will see the myriad pearls of great price in the book of mormon anew. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the book. Prophetic commentary by lehi, nephi, jacob, and the lord himself helps us understand isaiah passages in 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. The book of mormon made easier part 2 in lds book of mormon. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. 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 mormon church, went to the lord with direct questions. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Mckay has said that he has always thought that the purpose of the book of job was to emphasize the fact that the testimony of the spiritthe testimony of the gospel, is beyond the power of satans temptation or any physical influence dedication of the salt lake temple annex in 1963, deseret news.
This is followed by two paragraphs, believed to be authored by the book of mormon prophet moroni, son of mormon. The isaiah passages in the book of mormon a non aligned text the above title and link refers to a 2001 masters thesis. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormons. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. Mauricio berger and the sealed book of mormon latterday. Is the book of mormon the mind and will and voice of god to all men. It was ok to supplement that reading with books by others, but chief among them should be that. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Sometimes a long chapter like jacob 5 gets broken into 3 segments. St chapter, the book of mormon, keystone of our religion, is by pres. The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. 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. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 originally aired. 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. May 11, 2008 from the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when. Student manual religion 121122 church of jesus christ. Chapter 2 in the valley of nimrod deseret, the honey beethe lord again talks with the brother of jareddivine decree.
Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is true. Blood vengeance in the book of mormon an analysis of. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. Each episode is a single chapter from the scriptures. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. This sixvolume commentary on the book of mormon focuses on its spiritual, theological, cultural, textual, and historical context. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Since each of the four new testament gospels contains an account of the suffering and death of jesus christ, it is perplexing that they receive so little attention in discussions of the atonement. There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this.
I was taught by joseph fielding mcconkies father, bruce r. Maxwell institute study edition, copublished with deseret book and the. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Commentary title page the book of mormon title page begins. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. Make offer triple combination leather scripture lds mormon book standard works black tabs the contributor 1880 volume 1 m. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar.
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