Latter-day commentary on the book of mormon

It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing. Scott sommerdorf tribune file photo the book of mormon, the signature scripture. For me there could be no more impelling reason for reading the book of mormon than this statement of the lord that we shall be judged by what is written in it. Furthermore, official lds church commentary on the book of mormon says that at least some ancestors of native americans came from the jerusalem. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. The book of revelation was written in the first century a.

Why the message behind the book of mormon musical is so. Yea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of. Find renewed vigor in your scripture study with scriptural insights and commentary. Latterday commentary on the book of mormon hardcover january 1, 1999 by k. Latterday commentary of the book of mormon deseret book. Latterday saints urge church to spread the word about manuals. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Contrary to the belief of many, say and sit will never replace diligently do. Mother and i would sit down on our couch before bedtime and read aloud from the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon, the second in a fourvolume series designed to ignite your enthusiasm for reading the. I have a copy of the book and have read through it, although i havent studied it in detail.

Latterday commentary last days signs of the times mormon. Chapter 9 is jacobs commentary of isaiah in 2 nephi 78one of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the atonement is found in the ninth chapter of 2 nephi in the book of mormon. Latterday commentary on the book of mormon compiled by. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Latterday saint scripturecritical proof text fairmormon. I have not met mauricio, who is an excommunicated mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. 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.

The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200. Brother bassett presents this fascinating material by topic within a. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. It is one of the first books i read as a little child. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Commentaries and insights on the book of mormon, vol. Douglas bassett byu scholarsarchive citation asay, ronald w. My young friends of the aaronic priesthood, say less and do more. Latterday saints believe in the holy bible, both the old and new testaments. Welch, authorship of the book of isaiah in light of.

Bassetts latterday commentary on the book of mormon ronald w. For latterday saints, it is also the most significant book we can know. Mauricio berger and the sealed book of mormon latterday. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading latterday commentary of the book of mormon. All abbreviated references in the posts are to first nephi, so 1. Although other collections of early latterday saint documents have been published, none has focused exclusively on the documents. Book of mormon latterday commentary last days signs. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Church of jesus christ of latter day saints strangite. Book of mormon musical as the base line for our discussion about the beliefs and history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

The saints were given the book of mormon to read before they were given the revelations outlining such great doctrines as the three degrees of glory, celestial marriage, or work for the dead ezra taft. Are latterday saints mentioned in the book of revelation. Insights from prophets, church leaders, and scholars 1999, by k. The church of jesus christ of latter day saintsusually distinguished with a parenthetical strangiteis a schism of the latter day saint movement. This book of mormon is brought to you for free and open access by the all journals at byu. What does the book of mormon say about the church of jesus. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. In 1962 my mother was a california public school teacher who had just been introduced to the book of mormon. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. This book fills an important need in latterday saint scholarship.

Latterday commentary of the book of mormon kindle edition by bassett, k. Details about latterday commentary on the book of mormon insights from prophets leaders lds. Review of latterday commentary on the book of mormon. In march of 2019 mauricio berger of brazil published the sealed book of mormon. Bassetts latterday commentary on the book of mormon. The book of mormon for latterday saint families, like its predecessor the new testament for latterday saint families, is a valuable tool for parents and children who wish to follow this counsel. References to the book of mormon and other latterday saint scripture are sometimes linked to the online book of.

It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Now, to aid in our understanding of this important work, scholars ed j. Both claim to be the lost book mentioned in the bible, though the latter is. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Author of latterday commentary on the book of mormon, the barbers song, and doctrinal insights to the book of mormon, vol. Latterday commentary on the book of mormon insights. The book of mormon abridged anew byu scholarsarchive. The ancient book of mormon prophet nephi understood how critics would respond to the book of mormon. First, lets look at fertility in previous generations.

Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth. In a rare move, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has. A latterday saint artists take on the churchs move to display more. 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. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. Brother bassett presents this fascinating material by. Publishing the book of mormon and organizing the church. They relate to virtually every aspect, of this extraordinary book, from historical contexts to doctrinal issues to inspiring stories.

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. The best example of joseph smiths providing an explanation of the book of. Douglas bassett author of latterday commentary on the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Latterday saint approaches to this question include sidney b. In addition, they use other scriptures, including the book of mormon, which serves as. 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. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. The most correct book latterday commentary last days. According to research from the 2016 next mormons survey nms, todays latterday saint adults grew up in families of 4. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. The book of mormon for latterday saint families by thomas.