It shows that man, as a spirit, was begotten and born of heavenly parents, and reared to maturity in the eternal mansions of the father, prior to coming upon the earth in a. Mcconkies address, given at byu devotional, march 2 nd, 1982, titled, our relationship with the lord. Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church into a single, comprehensive volume, and it. Jims gospel insights and his approach to tough issues will be a. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until his calling to the quorum of the twelve apostles during his service as a general authority, mcconkie. This doctrine defines god and the godhead as a threeinone spirit essence that fills the immensity of space. The compilation of doctrines of salvation, and the encyclopedic mormon doctrine, were not really bruce r. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive.
Digital scan of mormon doctrine, 1958 first edition by bruce r mcconkie. 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. Mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine. This doctrine, this doctrine of the priesthoodunknown in the world and but little known even in the churchcannot be learned out of the scriptures alone. Mcconkie was a seventy at the time, and there was a bit of consternation over a seventy speaking on behalf of the whole church to define what was and was not doctrine. It is not set forth in the sermons and teachings of the prophets and apostles, except in small measure. He served in that assignment until his death from cancer at age 69. Jim mcconkie sits down with us to share with us his reflections of being a mcconkie, helping us understand his uncle elder bruce r. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and which the church has officially accepted, and those alone. Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until.
He later went on a mission to the eastern states from 19341936, and eventually married amelia smith with whom he had nine children. His sermons and books reflect an earnest, lifelong search of the scriptures and a deep love for those sacred writings and for their central figure, the lord jesus christ. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Changes between first edition of mormon doctrine 1958 and second edition of mormon doctrine 1966. 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. He served in the eastern states mission during 193436, then returned to marry amelia smith, the daughter of presi. He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010 the following are various files containing personal writings of bruce r. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Suicide consists in the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life, particularly where. Brother young pointed out that it was an honor to be called, the good and bad i will likely experience, etc. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. Yes, president young did teach that adam was the father of our spirits, and all the related things that the cultists ascribe to him. After over 50 years dodging criticism brought about by elder 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 the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Mcconkie said suicide is the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life. Mormon doctrine 2nd edition by bruce r mcconkie abebooks. Mcconkies book mormon doctrine the lds church is no longer publishing. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In asking one of bruces brothers about whatever happened to this project, he said something to the effect that. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie is a great book. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 served as a seventy from 19461972 when he was called to the quorum of twelve. Bruce redd mcconkie was born 29 july 1915 in ann arbor, michigan. This entire address may be ordered from byu under the date and this title, or from the utah lighthouse ministries, i shall.
It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. Mcconkie, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have an obligation to understand the. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. Publication date 1966 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church. Description download mormon doctrine bruce r mcconkie comments. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking sa. Mcconkie had this to say regarding the joseph smith translation items, the chapter headings, topical guide, bible dictionary, footnotes, the gazetteer, and the maps. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The first edition also had a lot of entries in it that defined false doctrines in other churches that were removed from the second edition because they had nothing to do.
Mcconkie on charity lds church quotes posted on november 10, 2011 by ldschurchquotes november 10, 2011 above all the attributes of godliness and perfection, charity is the one most devoutly to be desired. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 253 lds sponsors have a favorite quote. However, the problem was that people started referencing it and quoting it and using it as though it was official church doctrine, when in fact it was not. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915 april 19, 1985 was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1972 until his death. Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home. Autobiography ebooks nonfiction ebooks novel ebooks author. Bruce r is still regarded as lds authority on lds doctrine and his book is in many lds homes and quoted i am quite sure. It troubles me to find that leaders and members in. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public. He expressed views that are out of harmony with the gospel. Mcconkies knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel is legendary among church members. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. 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.
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. Mcconkie, and his recent book looking at the doctrine and covenants again for the very first time. He was actually involved with editing and abridging the journal of discourses into what was proposed to be a multivolume set probably 10. 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. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is.
Mcconkie, which on january 5, you asked me to read. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. Pdf mormon doctrine bruce r mcconkie free download pdf.
The doctrine of the preexistence, revealed so plainly, particularly in latterdays, pours a wonderful flood of light upon the otherwise mysterious problem of mans origin. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. 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. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. I was going to post this rebuttal there but decided not to derail that thread but instead post it here. In a real though figurative sense, the book of life is the record of the acts of men as such record is written in their own bodies.
Still, like many books, there is much good in it if the reader is discerning and knows what topics this book can easily address. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone. 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 book of mormon the book of mormon 3rd edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. Bruce r mcconkie was an apostle of the lord, jesus christ. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Mcconkies personal opinion is stated as doctrine and has either been specifically contradicted by later leaders or has been outright denounced. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Mcconkie, formerly of the quorum of the twelve, expressed what many church leaders have taught. Mcconkies mormon doctrine changes in parallel columns.
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