Title, a comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon. First nephi through omni are written in firstperson narrative, as are mormon and moroni. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon. Shum is not in the bible, but it is found in moses cf. These new renditions come from the byu new testament commentary volumes.
This is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with first nephi. An impressively ripped nephi rebukes his elder brethren laman and lemuel. This is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Student manual religion 121122 church of jesus christ. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. 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. 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. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. A comprehensive commentary of the book of mormon book of.
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. 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. Mar 16, 2017 however, the same change is made to the book of mormon 3 nephi 12. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles found in the scripture. 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. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The scriptures, of courseparticularly the book of mormon. Come, follow me for individuals and families, book of. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. Welch, the narrative of zosimus and the book of mormon byu studies frederick w. 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. In both fields, writings range from expository texts to doctrinal, historical, geographical, textual, literary, and comparative commentaries. Byu students jump at chance to hold firstedition book of mormon. She wasnt after roc tickets or free creamery ice cream.
Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition, copublished with deseret book and the religious studies center at byu. 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. 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. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. Janne sjodahl was a swedish convert who worked in lds periodicals. Even less likely is reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, vi, p. 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. Commentary title page the book of mormon title page begins. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. 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. 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.
A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. He is able to succor boetheo them that are tempted hebrews 2. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, the byu religious studies center, and deseret book, hardy is preparing the maxwell institute study edition of. 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. The short announcement on the main page promises a multivolume commentary on the new testament. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. They are modern english versions translated by latterday saint scholars based on the most reliable greek texts while. While explicit commentary throughout the text is sparse, there are some. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university.
Lee library for the chance to hold a rare, firstedition copy of the 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. Abinadis commentary on isaiah 53, although sometimes confusing to church members, amplifies the beautiful message of isaiah. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book. However, the same change is made to the book of mormon 3 nephi 12. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss chapters commonly known as the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. The book was also made possible by funds generously provided by the maxwell institutes laura f. First and second nephi by joseph field mcconkie, robert l. The history of the mormon tabernacle in salt lake city. Allred is chair of the department of religious education at. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. 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. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Home book of mormon subject guides at brigham young university.
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 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. From many sources, the authors assembled facts and background for their commentary that will engage the interest of both beginning student and veteran scholar. The short announcement on the main page promises a multivolume commentary on the new testament along with a new rendition of the greek new testament texts, which will combine the best of ancient linguistic and historical scholarship with latterday saint doctrinal perspectives. Unlikely is the meaning to value for shum reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, iv, p. An atlas of latterday saint history second edition new testament commentary. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Book of mormon research has generally followed many of the same forms as biblical research.
The religious studies center 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 priority and were interested primarily in establishing an internally consistent map of all book of mormon sites, without attempting to identify those. 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. One of the earliest book of mormon scholars george reynolds was also a member of the seventy and secretary to brigham young. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. 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. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 1number 1 article 5 1989 wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of mormon. Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education.
Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently teamed up with latterday saint scholar grant hardy to produce the book of mormon. 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. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu formerly farms. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of. Photo by bradley slade i went over as quickly as i could, says freshman rachel j. 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.
This sixvolume hardcover set includes a comprehensive commentary on the book of mormon from byu professor of religion, monte s. 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. This is followed by two paragraphs, believed to be authored by the book of mormon prophet moroni, son of mormon. 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. 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.
Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. 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. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of. A website for the upcoming byu new testament commentary series has popped up. Iii and iv nephi, mormon and moroni tc copy 11 is in clark collection. The religious studies center at brigham young university sponsors an annual symposium on the book of mormon. Reynolds, the political dimension in nephis small plates byu studies s. May 03, 20 a website for the upcoming byu new testament commentary series has popped up. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of.
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