Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Selections from the book of mormon in simplified characters were released in 1983 and the full book in 2001 and was the 62nd language. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. According to the book of mormon, deseret meant honeybee in the language of the jaredites, a group believed by mormons to have been led to the americas following the. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. 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.
While this 1893 german edition of the book of mormon, printed by deseret news, is wellworn, and you can still see the beautiful pebble designs inked onto the edges of the pages. Notes amaranth, and pseudograin, wikipedia, accessed 28 june 2014. A guided tour through modern revelation salt lake city, ut. Mormon historian gordon irving explains the idea of the law of adoption in early mormonism. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the. From the beginnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormon concept of salvation has continually broadened and deepened. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. Ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning salt lake city. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Doctrine of a dark skin curse both of africandescent, and native americans via book of mormon church fighting civil rights movement past super racist statements by mormon church leaders lds response to nazi germany, excommunication of helmuth hubener. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Mormon mystery shes the ultimate mom and members revere her, but they know little beyond that.
Both of these utah bookstores trace their roots to george q. The doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price 2015 deseret alphabet edition smith jr. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986 doctrine and covenants. This triple combination includes the 20 edition of the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price bound in one book. This hawaiian edition of the book of mormon was printed by deseret news in 1905, bound in blindstamped black cloth with a giltstamped title on cover and spine.
We specialize in lds books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other documents. Full coloring book pdf printed copies are available for 95 cents at store. The book of mormon is the word of god and, by studying it, individuals can draw nearer to him. Deseret is a word from the book of mormon that is said to mean honeybee. The book of mormon study guide revised edition deseret book. 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. Shes not a fragile wallflower, but a goddess in might and dignity. What does the book of mormon teach about the afterlife. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. A trailer featuring eight upcoming book of mormon videos episodes and their scheduled dates for viewing were released friday, march 6. His book mormon doctrine can be found in almost every mormon household and is the standard reference used by mormons to talk about church doctrine.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Talmage apostle of the lds church and author of a long and complete description of smiths articles of faith in a study of the articles of faith, in 1899. Johnson, clark v prophetic decree and ancient histories tell the story of america. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The introduction to contemporary editions since 1981 of the book of mormon published by the church reads. The word deseret comes from the book of mormon, where it is mentioned in ether 2. Details about book of mormon new testament gospel doctrine manual latter day saint lot 2. Deseret book, 2003, 680682 larry evans dahl, spirit world, in book of mormon reference. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. The huneybee font, a freeware true type deseret alphabet font used by this site and many others, is available at huneybee. The book of mormon consistently goes beyond the bible in its teachings, but is certainly in harmony with it. The book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the perl of great price triple combination in the deseret alphabet is available here triple.
Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon salt lake city, utah. And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which they cannot hope for. Matthews, resurrection, the, in book of mormon reference companion, ed. 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 bc to ad 421. The doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price 2015. Mcconkie, which on january 5, you asked me to read. Antiscience rhetoric 6,000 year earth, global flood, kolob, evolution bad. Tai was sustained as a general authority seventy on april 6, 2019, at age 46. Another testament of jesus christ, 2015 deseret alphabet edi. The deseret book company was created in 1919 from a merger of the deseret news bookstore and the deseret sunday school union bookstore. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. In our book the mormon kingdom, volume 2, we documented the fact that many people lost their lives in early utah because of the doctrine of blood atonement.
As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the book of mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. Ludlow, gods covenants and promises to the house of israel, in book of mormon reference companion, ed. Ludlow, unlocking isaiah in the book of mormon salt lake city. Video segments will retell book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his missionary entourage encountering the zoramites and their rameumptom.
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In the case of each doctrine considered, it is the book of mormon and not the bible that establishes the doctrinal position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Featuring the beloved stories from the book of mormon, this resource is designed to support family and individual scripture study. 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. Early members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who emigrated to what would later become utah adopted the distinctive name as a way to focus on the communal and beneficial traits common to colonies of bees. Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. In the 84th section of the doctrine and covenants, the lord decreed that the whole church was under condemnation, even all the children of zion, because of the way they treated the book of mormon. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. The mormon pioneers were members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, also known as latterday saints, who migrated in the mid1840s across the united states from the midwest to the salt lake valley in what is today the u.
Approximately fivesixth of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon was typeset from the printers manuscript. Book among company, lds its popular church the lds members, and churchs highly the publishing controversial book had and long bookselling doctrinal been simultane. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1982. Mar 06, 2020 a trailer featuring eight upcoming book of mormon videos episodes and their scheduled dates for viewing were released friday, march 6. The gospel principles, which is the manual of the mormon church, states, the first spirit born to our heavenly parents was jesus christ. In 2007, a new updated triple combination with the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price, along with additional study aids, like footnotes throughout, maps, a topical guide and pictures. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1996 1985, 184185. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. It contains crossreferences to all the standard works, including the latterday saint edition of the king james version of. Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. Mcconkie, new revelation on priesthood, priesthood salt lake city. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more.
The doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price 2015 deseret alphabet edition. The doctrine and covenants, one of the four sacred books of mormonism states, christ, the firstborn, was the mightiest of all the spirit children of the father. Chinese translation of the book of mormon deseret news. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. It not only showcases two brilliant, quickwitted theologians, it also surveys authoritative historical sources for both the mormon doctrines and traditional christian concepts about god. The other onesixth was typeset from the original manuscript. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last. Mormon doctrine is derived from four primary sources.
Ann madsen, joseph smith and the words of isaiah, in isaiah in the. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent, said the lord, and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. Book of mormon cassette tape set new testament doctrine and covenants 1981.
The american scripture that launched a new world religion new york. 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. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Book of mormon new testament gospel doctrine manual latter.