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. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Mcconkies personal opinion is stated as doctrine and has either been specifically contradicted by later leaders or has been outright denounced. Mcconkie blacksliding on the catholic harlot doctrine 11232002 from deconstructor someone here said. Mcconkie s mormon doctrine changes in parallel columns. Mcconkies book mormon doctrine the lds church is no longer publishing. Mcconkie upon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and upon mormon culture. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. On another thread it was suggested that there were over doctrinal errors contained in the original edition of mormon doctrine by elder bruce r. It was the perfect place for a convert to go for a source of church teachings in a preinternet age. 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 doctrine of the priesthood is known only by personal revelation. But before going into this i would like to address the conditions needed for agency to be exercised. 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. Jun 25, 2012 after over 50 years dodging criticism brought about by elder bruce r. It comes, line upon line and precept upon precept, by the power of the holy ghost to those who love and serve god with all their heart, might, mind, and strength. Mcconkie said suicide is the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. His sermons and books reflect an earnest, lifelong search of the scriptures and a deep love for those sacred writings and for their central figure, the lord jesus christ. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. Mcconkie, former mormon apostle bruce redd mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was an influential apostle of the church. Suicide consists in the voluntary and intentional taking of ones own life, particularly where. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants.
Id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. These topics are interconnected so discussing one involves the others. Mcconkie was a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church from 1946 until. Mcconkies mormon doctrine changes in parallel columns. Professor mcconkie is also the author of numerous items on latterday saint teachings and history, such as doctrines of the restoration. 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. Feb 23, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. 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. He served in the eastern states mission during 193436, then returned to marry amelia smith, the daughter of presi.
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. Mcconkie laments the fact that evolution is a religion and it is not compatible with mormonism. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine. But now we have a lavish, multivolume, semiofficial encyclopedia, intended for libraries, for the general reader, and for latterday saints. True religion is found only where men worship the true and living god. 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. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. 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.
Sep 26, 2016 the following works contain information about mormon doctrine. However, its initial publication in 1959 was not only unauthorized, but met by president david o. Mcconkie was a longtime general authority and member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Bruce redd mcconkie was born 29 july 1915 in ann arbor, michigan. Lee expressed similar thoughts when he taught that any doctrine, advanced by anyoneregardless of position that was not supported by the standard works, then you may know that his statement is merely his private opinion. After over 50 years dodging criticism brought about by elder bruce r. There is no denying the considerable influence of elder bruce r. Changes between first edition of mormon doctrine 1958 and second edition of mormon doctrine 1966. 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. 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. Mcconkies knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel is legendary among church members. Elder mcconkie was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles from october 1972 until his death in april of 1985. 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. Mcconkie s personal opinion is stated as doctrine and has either been specifically contradicted by later leaders or has been outright denounced.
He is primarily known as the author of mormon doctrine which was discontinued in 2010. He served in that assignment until his death from cancer at age 69. People sometimes ask what was the thing that lead me out of the church. Dec 09, 2009 on another thread it was suggested that there were over doctrinal errors contained in the original edition of mormon doctrine by elder bruce r. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. It was the first book i ever purchased when a brandnew convert in 1979, in the authoritativelooking blackandgold binding. In imitation of the true order of heaven whereby seers receive revelations from god through a urim and thummim, the devil gives his own revelations to some of his followers through peep stones, or crystal balls. 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. Mormon doctrine mcconkie mcconkie mormon doctrine pdf mormon doctrine. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate.
Jan 12, 2014 people sometimes ask what was the thing that lead me out of the church. 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. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. May 20, 2010 id like to hold a little in memoriam session here at mormon matters for bruce r. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip. 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.
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. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Mcconkie, formerly of the quorum of the twelve, expressed what many church leaders have taught. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. Mcconkie, the father of the prophet, joseph smith and the first vision, and wit and wisdom from the early brethren. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 served as a seventy from 19461972 when he was called to the quorum of twelve.
Mcconkie s book mormon doctrine the lds church is no longer publishing it. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce r s opinions of mormon doctrine. He recognized that the prophet could bring forth new doctrine. Mcconkie july 29, 1915april 19, 1985 was a general authority of the church. Mcconkie that have never before been available to the public.
Publication date 1966 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church. 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. Mcconkie has listed four necessary conditions for agency agency, mormon doctrine. 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. This entire address may be ordered from byu under the date and this title, or from the utah lighthouse ministries. I was going to post this rebuttal there but decided not to derail that thread but instead post it here. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mcconkie according to the lords law of marriage, it is lawful that a man have only one wife at a time, unless by revelation the lord commands plurality of wives in the new and everlasting covenant. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is.
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