It makes a good reference to use for sacrament meeting talks or personal study. The most well known of these was the statement made by bruce r. May 20, 2010 id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine. Oct 31, 2018 no, we members do not affirm that teaching as doctrine at all.
Mormon doctrine 9780884944461 by mcconkie, bruce r. Jul 08, 2014 many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mormonism and racial issuesblacks and the priesthood. Mar 15, 2009 mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. Additionally, the entire book has been disavowed as. Mormon doctrine was an encyclopediastyle reference book written in the 1950s by bruce r. It is also to the book of mormon to which we turn for the plainest description of the catholic church as the great and abominable church. Oct 01, 2018 mormonleaks releases a high quality pdf document of the original edition of bruce mcconkies famed and controversial book entitled mormon doctrine. It is wonderful that so many people are interested in elder bruce r.
Bruce r mcconkie mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual the book of mormon book of mormon first edition book of mormon 1st edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of mormon. 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. Elder mcconkie never talks about a sexual union between our heavenly parents in mormon doctrine. Mcconkie said in 1966 that they were less valiant in the preexistence. Mcconkie in his book mormon doctrine talks of a sexual union between heavenly parents. Many articles we currently have in the bible dictionary either are taken exactly from, or close to, the entries from mormon doctrine. Mcconkie, which on january 5, you asked me to read. He had such an encyclopedic knowledge of the scriptures that he was able to call upon in delineating lds doctrine. Mcconkie who served as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1972 until his death in 1985. All references to it had already been expunged from the. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until. Mcconkies book, mormon doctrine recently published by bookcraft company, must not be republished, as it is full of errors and misstatements, and it is most unfortunate that it has receive such wide circulation. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r.
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. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Mcconkie requires understanding joseph fielding smith bruce r. However, nothing in elder mcconkies statements in mormon doctrine say anything about spirit creation via some kind of sexual. Mcconkie, sound doctrine, doctrines of salvation 3 vols, mormon doctrine, and a new witness for the articles of faith editors note. I have focused on deletions and changes in the text compared to the 1966 edition. Bruce r mcconkie mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie mormon doctrine mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine 2nd edition 1966 book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual the book of mormon book of mormon 1st edition book of mormon the secret book of. Mormonleaks releases original edition of bruce mcconkies. Mcconkie, be ye converted, address given at the byu first stake quarterly conference 11 feb 1968, as cited in larry e. The main problem with mormon doctrine, and everything else elder mcconkie writes, is that many people talked about elder mcconkie, but few ever read or.
The overwhelming acceptance and use by many latterday saints of the book, mormon doctrine, could be seen as an example of this hobby study. Bruce r mcconkie mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie mormon doctrine mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine 2nd edition 1966 book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual the book of mormon book of mormon 1st edition book of. No, we members do not affirm that teaching as doctrine at all. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Mcconkie was a seventy, a position of authority in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, but lower in authority than an apostle or prophet. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. I think mormon doctrine is a fine example of lineuponline thinking. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. An article written by bob lonsberry was perhaps the most fair and evenhanded. Last week marked the oneyear anniversary of the quiet removal of bruce r. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. 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. Mar, 20 i wanted to start a new series on the book mormon doctrine, by bruce r.
The millennial messiah the second coming of the son of man bruce r. Mcconkies compendium mormon doctrine from deseret booktores. Additionally, the entire book has been disavowed as being a recitation of mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. Mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. He is remembered by the many doctrinal books he wrote, such as mormon doctrine and the messiah series, and for writing the chapter headings for the standard works. Mcconkie, then a young member of the churchs quorum of the seventy the book was published. Mormon leaders tell us no mormon teachings in the book of. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. Bruce porter on prophecies of the book of mormon youtube. I wanted to start a new series on the book mormon doctrine, by bruce r. This is a handy onevolume book for people wanting an introduction to the gospel, but cant afford the encyclopedia of mormonism. On another thread it was suggested that there were over doctrinal errors contained in the original edition of mormon doctrine by elder bruce r.
The book is a 776 page work which, in the words of the author, purports to be, the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the important doctrines of the kingdom. Mckay, prince cited a study by some general authorities that the book had over er. The passages in this video are from the 1958 first edition of the book mormon doctrine by bruce r. Mcconkie bruce redd mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1972 until his death. A compendium of the gospel, which he described as the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the important doctrines of the kingdom and the first extensive compendium of the whole gospelthe first attempt to publish an encyclopedic commentary covering the whole field. Mcconkie, but i think its time to revisit the book. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. The main problem with mormon doctrine, and everything else elder mcconkie writes, is that many people talked about elder mcconkie, but few ever read or understand elder mcconkie. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph smith, and the fourth is the writings of church leaders, especially the church presidents who are considered to be inspired. He did have his own opinions, but defining words and terms was not his strong suit, nor was he the arbitor of mormon doctrine no matter how much you would like him to be, when you can find something you like in. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Some have referred to this book no longer being published as bruces doctrine.
It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Bruce r mcconkie mormon doctrine 1958 first edition bruce mcconkie book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual the book of mormon book of mormon first edition book of mormon 1st edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of mormon value the secret book of. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. Mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine 2nd edition 1966 mormon doctrine.
As mcconkies book became popular, the belief that the great and abominable church was the catholic church. May 04, 2019 the passages in this video are from the 1958 first edition of the book mormon doctrine by bruce r. Why mormon doctrine is not mormon doctrine mormon matters. The first edition of lds church general authority bruce r. Apr 27, 2019 it is wonderful that so many people are interested in elder bruce r. The book went out of print in 2010, and a plethora of editorials accompanied its retirement. Mormon doctrine bruce r mcconkie 2nd edition 6th printing 1970. Among lds church members, the book had long been simultaneously one of the most quoted and most criticized books ever written by a church leader.
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