Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volumes 1-4

by Joseph Fielding McConkie, Brent L. Top, Robert L. Millet

As the keystone of our religion, the Book of Mormon is high-priority reading. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. This four volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work--doctrine. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the Book of Mormon verses and gives detailed commentary that reflects not only the authors' own considerable scholarship and research but also the insights of other scriptures and modern prophets. This invaluable commentary will help readers draw nearer to God by enhancing their study of His sacred word.

Genres: Lds, Church, Religion

Paperback Set

First published August 28, 2007

About the author

Joseph Fielding McConkie received a Doctorate of Education from Brigham Young University in 1973, following which he became the director of the LDS Institute of Religion at the University of Washington in Seattle. Four years later he joined the faculty at BYU where he is now a Professor of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or co-author of 25 books, the most recent being a 1200 page work titled Revelations of the Restoration. His scholarly interests center in scripture and doctrine. Other experiences include being an LDS Chaplain in Vietnam, a mission president in Scotland, and a Stake President at BYU.

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Reviews

[Christian Larsen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This set is page after page of the same-old stuff. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the Book of Mormon. The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors use from modern prophets and apostles, but if this is what you want, you would be better off with K Douglas Bassett's "Doctrinal Insights to the Book of Mormon" (3 vols) which are strictly quotes by apostles and prophets regarding each verse or chapter of the Book of Mormon. If you really want to learn something, the best commentary available on the Book of Mormon is Brant Gardner's "Second Witness" series (6 vols). It will be decades before anyone is able to surpass Gardner in scope or quality.

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[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the Book of Mormon with some commentary. It's great to delve deeper into the doctrine.

[Sam Bright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great verse-by-verse commentary. A good study enrichment for someone who has read the Book of Mormon quite a few times.

[Granny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this commentary of the Book of Mormon. It has helped me to sort out all the time lines and people, which can be a bit confusing for me. I have learned so much by using this commentary that I never paid attention to before when just reading the scriptures on my own. I really like the format of this commentary with a scripture section first, and then the commentary on those verses, and then onto the next scriptures in sequence. I have another popular commentary on the D&C by a different author that I just finished, that is arranged in such a confusing style and so much unnecessary repetition that is just annoying.

[Bryan Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember Robert Millet tell his "Doctrines of Religion" class at BYU, don't take my word as Gospel truth. Reading someone else's pompous interpretation of the scriptures is like drinking downstream from a full-bladdered cow.

[Beckee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great companion to your daily reading.