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. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone out of print. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mcconkie, including mormon doctrine, and millennial messiah. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. The first edition of the book was published in 1958, and is now a collectors item. Mcconkie blacksliding on the catholic harlot doctrine 11232002 from deconstructor someone here said. My husband and i love this book, it has been our go to for every teaching calling weve had.
At the time mcconkie was in the presidency of the quorum of the seventy. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. I understand that the first edition of mcconkie s mormon doctrine defined the catholic church and i guess the rest of christendom as the great and abominable church, but that he had to change later editions so that it did not. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. 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. It is wonderful that so many people are interested in elder bruce r. I did not understand how else to find out what we believed. 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. I understand that the first edition of mcconkies mormon doctrine defined the catholic church and i guess the rest of christendom as the great and abominable church, but that he had to change later editions so that it did not. Mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie lds mormon book of 1976. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Hopefully we will read with a careful eye this book. Isbn 9781890718015 9781890718015 hardcover, eborn books, 2000. I wanted to start a new series on the book mormon doctrine, by bruce r. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce r s opinions of mormon doctrine. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. Mckay, prince cited a study by some general authorities that the book had over errors. Mcconkies personal opinion is stated as doctrine and has either been specifically contradicted by later leaders or has been outright denounced. Still, like many books, there is much good in it if the reader is discerning and knows what topics this book can easily address. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. 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 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. The hardback cover is cracking along the front and back spine crease. Boxed set, the mortal messiah from bethlehem to calvary book 3 mortal messiah, the mortal messiah from calvary book 4 mortal messiah. Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church. I started reading mormon doctrine when i was sixteen. Some have referred to this book no longer being published as bruces doctrine. Mcconkie of the quorum of the twelve ces symposium on the. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. 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. Strange that nobody has offered accounts of what actually occurred. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print religion mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing salt lake tribune 05212010 after more than 50 years, bruce r. 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.
The encyclopedic explanation of lds teachings, first published in 1958, went through 40 printings. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 see other formats. Mormonism and racial issuesblacks and the priesthood. I also find it rather unusual that some people wont forgive elder mcconkie for making one mistake in doctrine. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946. 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. Buy mormon doctrine 2d ed by mcconkie, bruce r isbn. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. Why mormon doctrine is not mormon doctrine mormon matters. The 776page book was a first for its time, a type of encyclopedia of. Mcconkie 72919154191985 was a highranking member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons. Mcconkies mormon doctrine is popular but polarizing salt lake tribune 05212010 after more than 50 years, bruce r.
Mcconkie, new revelation on priesthood, priesthood salt lake city. Few lds books can match it in endurance or number of copies sold. Perhaps few books, except the scriptures, can match it in the frequency with which it has been quoted in talks and lessons by those seeking to teach gospel principles. Mcconkie and why his book, mormon doctrine, was revised. However, its initial publication in 1959 was not only unauthorized, but met by president david o. He was a member of the first council of the seventy from 1946 to 1972 when he advanced to the quorum of the twelve apostles. 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. He had such an encyclopedic knowledge of the scriptures that he was able to call upon in delineating lds doctrine. With a little research one will find a thorough explanation.
Mcconkie, former mormon apostle bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Mcconkies first edition of mormon doctrine was published in 1958. Publication date 1966 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until. Mormon doctrine 2nd edition by bruce r mcconkie abebooks. 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. Mormon doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the church into a single, comprehensive volume, and it. May 20, 2010 few lds books can match it in endurance or number of copies sold.
Sep 02, 2008 author of a new witness for the articles of faith, mormon doctrine, the promised messiah, the purifying power of gethsemane and the seven deadly heresies, the millennial messiah, messiah series6 vol. Mcconkie has 32 books on goodreads with 14649 ratings. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons. In previous comments there are several allegations about elder bruce r. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print the salt lake tribune. Mcconkie of the quorum of the twelve ces symposium on the new testament, 17 august 1984, brigham young university. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Landmark mormon doctrine goes out of print religion. Two ministers of one of the largest and most powerful protestant denominations came to. Mormon doctrine was an encyclopediastyle reference book written in the 1950s by bruce r. Mormon doctrine was an encyclopediastyle reference book written in the 1950s by bruce.
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. Mormon doctrine by bruce r mcconkie lds mormon book of. This book had a profound impact on a generation of church members. Photo of the mormon doctrine, which was published in 1958, by bruce r. Author of a new witness for the articles of faith, mormon doctrine, the promised messiah, the purifying power of gethsemane and the seven deadly heresies, the millennial messiah, messiah series6 vol. Last week marked the oneyear anniversary of the quiet removal of bruce r. It makes a good reference to use for sacrament meeting talks or personal study. This comprehensive reference book is an excellent source of information on the latter day saint religious beliefs and is invaluable to me.
All references to it had already been expunged from the. Mcconkies mormon doctrine, one of the most influential lds books of the 20th century, has quietly gone. Oh, i dont know that we think that, or that sounds like it is just his thoughts. 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. Mcconkie, then a young member of the churchs quorum of the seventy the book was. Our purpose in referring to the sealed book or books spoken of by isaiah and john is to set the stage for a consideration of the sealed bookthe holy biblethat is now in our hands. Mar 15, 2009 mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. Mcconkies compendium mormon doctrine from deseret booktores. No other book has done more damage to the lds church than this collection of elder mcconkies opinions. Mcconkie, then a young member of the churchs quorum of the.
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