Mcconkies mormon doctrine changes in parallel columns. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. Mormon doctrine hardcover january 1, 1966 by 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. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Since i didnt see the newscast, im not sure what reasons were given, but one viewer stated, why. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. 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. Yes, president young did teach that adam was the father of our spirits, and all the related things that the cultists ascribe to him. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone.
Born in monticello, utah, he grew up in a mormon home. How blessed we are to have his pure and sincere witness, his clear teaching of doctrine, and his invitation to learn and be blessed by the sacred doctrine of the atonement of jesus christ. How blessed we are to have his pure and sincere witness, his clear teaching of doctrine, and his invitation to learn and be blessed. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. 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.
Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church into a single, comprehensive volume, and it. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. All of elder mcconkies quotations of himself come from mormon doctrine. Mcconkie laments the fact that evolution is a religion and it is not compatible with mormonism. Today, mormonleaks introduces a series of documents called the mcconkie papers. 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. Elder mcconkie did not know when he spoke these words that in a coming day would be less than two weeks away in his mortal experience. 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.
If help was needed in preparing the talk, father would guide us back to the first vision. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce r s opinions of mormon doctrine. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. And yet, in his letter to eugene england, elder mcconkie says the opposite. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is. He expressed views that are out of harmony with the gospel. False religion always results from the worship of false gods. Elder mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles from october 1972 until his death in april of 1985. 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. Mcconkie upon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and upon mormon culture.
I was living in slc when md was first published in 1958. Jul 24, 2017 today, mormonleaks introduces a series of documents called the mcconkie papers. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until. Mcconkies knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel is legendary among church members. 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. That brigham young did teach that adam is the father of our spirits, but that brigham young was simply wrong. There is no denying the considerable influence of elder bruce r. He later went on a mission to the eastern states from 19341936, and eventually married amelia smith with whom he had nine children.
America was the land southward in the book of mormon. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Mcconkie, who now serves as an apostle in the mormon church, made these remarks concerning blacks in his book mormon doctrine. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Still, like many books, there is much good in it if the reader is discerning and knows what topics this book can easily address. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Elder mcconkies mormon doctrine, 26% from joseph srnith, 16% from ames e.
Mcconkie has 32 books on goodreads with 14622 ratings. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this. But now we have a lavish, multivolume, semiofficial encyclopedia, intended for libraries, for the general reader. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. Mcconkie was born july 29, 1915, in ann arbor, michigan, but before he was a year old, his family moved to the small town of monticello, utah. 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. Although mormons teach that jesus is eternal, what they mean is that he existed as a. The story is that the brethren tried to get him to change some parts, but he initially refused since what he said was true mormon doctrine being taught at that time. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. True religion is found only where men worship the true and living god. Mcconkie, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles from 1972 to. In 1958, mcconkie published a book, mormon doctrine.
Jan 12, 2014 people sometimes ask what was the thing that lead me out of the church. Mcconkie, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles from 1972 to 1985 and author of mormon doctrine. 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 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. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. 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. People sometimes ask what was the thing that lead me out of the church. Feb 23, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Nov 12, 2009 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. Mcconkie, former mormon apostle bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. May 20, 2010 id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. Mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine. Mcconkies mormon doctrine will no longer be published by the church, and that it will not be sold by deseret book.
The mp3 of this talk may be downloaded for free here. Dec 11, 2008 here, elder mcconkie asserts that brigham young taught a doctrine perfectly consistent with what elder mcconkie taught on the subject. They returned to ann arbor in 1925 in order for bruces father to continue his studies, and when he finished the following year, the mcconkie family settled in salt lake city. 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. Mormon theologian bruce mcconkie states, the appointment of jesus to be the savior of the. Mormon doctrine paperback april 1, 1958 by bruce r. 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. Mcconkie, which on january 5, you asked me to read. Mcconkie, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have an obligation to understand the. 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. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. Pressure forces mormon president to issue new revelation. The book of mormon itself does not sustain this view which supports the claim that joseph was not the author of the 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.
President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. Back in the day of twoandahalf minute talks, all of bruce and amelia mcconkies children spoke on the same subjectjoseph smith. Mcconkie s personal opinion is stated as doctrine and has either been specifically contradicted by later leaders or has been outright denounced. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. Jul 30, 2015 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
Mormon doctrine deviates significantly from the bible, which teaches that jesus is eternal and not procreated. Publication date 1966 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church. 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. 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.
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