However, its initial publication in 1959 was not only unauthorized, but met by president david o. Plewe mapping mormonism brings together contributions from sixty experts in the fields of geography, history, mormon history, and economics to produce the most monumental work of its kind. 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. May 20, 2010 if people do some research, they will find that the 1st edition of mormon doctrine was not in line with church teachings and president david o mckay denounced the book and ordered that it never be printed again without significant changes. The 1978 reprint of the 1835 edition and the 1993 photo reprint of the 1846. It has all the information a person needs to continue gospel studies within the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. But the mormon people apparently loved it, and six years later mcconkie lobbied the ailing prophet for a second edition. The first edition of the novel was published in 1950, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. Mcconkies mormon doctrine was the essential operations manual for every bishop in the seventies. I have a first edition 1958, 4th printing, and a second edition 1966, third printing that i used on my mission from 1967 t0 1970 what a youngun twas is then, but such a geezer is i now. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to. The second edition reprinted the seven lectures on faith and all 103 numbered sections included in the covenants and commandments part of. Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book.
Topics bruce mcconkie, mormon, doctrine collection opensource language english. The doctrine and covenants and the book of mormon are both part of the fixed canon of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon. 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. Mormon doctrine bruce r mcconkie lds 4th printing 2nd edition. Mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. The 1844 edition of the doctrine and covenants is essentially a reprint of the 1835 edition, with the addition of eight new items. Jul 08, 2014 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 with mormon doctrine. The second edition of mormon doctrine removed the reference to the catholic church, and instead stated. West section 120 section 2140 section 4160 section 6180 section 81100 section 101 120 general assembly covenants and commandments of the lord, to his servants of the church of the latter day saints. Hopefully we will read with a careful eye this book. Why would the church allow mcconkies mormon doctrine to be. The following is a brief, incomplete summary of what mormons believe will be the major events prior to jesus return and his ushering in the millennium, a thousand years of peace and righteousness where. Mcconkie 2nd edition, 3rd printing 1968 item information.
If people do some research, they will find that the 1st edition of mormon doctrine was not in line with church teachings and president david o mckay denounced the book and ordered that it never be printed again without significant changes. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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 with mormon doctrine. Doctrine and covenants, 1844, page 0 the joseph smith. The second edition of mormon doctrine, with its approved revisions, was published in 1966. Mar, 20 i have a first edition 1958, 4th printing, and a second edition 1966, third printing that i used on my mission from 1967 t0 1970 what a youngun twas is then, but such a geezer is i now. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon, 2nd. Additionally, the entire book has been disavowed as. Mcconkies mormon doctrine as an authoritative volume on official lds doctrine. Kimball, who would later become the prophet of the church. However, if you think mcconkies first edition racist rhetoric is bad, among other things you oughta read for what purpose by alvin r. Book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833.
The church discontinued the printing of the book permanently in. We specialize in early mormon books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other. The bishop would wave the thick book high above his head and then invite errant deacons to present their offending part on the desk. A second edition to mormon doctrine was created under the guidance of spencer w. Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. God the father is a perfected, glorified, holy man, an immortal personage.
Horne states, the most obvious difference between the two editions is a more moderate tone. A third edition was published in 1978 after the mormon church decided to allow people of african descent hold the priesthood and receive the full blessings of the temple. The criticism you referred to was directed at the first edition of mormon doctrine. Mcconkie, mormon doctrine, 2nd edition, p 309 in a discussion of general authorities 17 every soul is free. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 10 pages and is available in paperback format.
Mcconkies first edition of mormon doctrine was published in 1958. This sixbook set, entitled analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon atv, fulfills the central task of the critical text project, to restore the original text of the book of mormon to the extent possible using scholarly means. The death of mcconkies mormon doctrine mormon matters. I also find it rather unusual that some people wont forgive elder mcconkie for making one mistake in 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. For every nine surviving copies of the first edition book of mormon 1830, there is only one surviving copy of the first editiondoctrine and covenants 1835. Why mormon doctrine is not mormon doctrine mormon matters. The book, although used, came in excellent condition. Mormon doctrine hardcover january 1, 1966 by bruce r. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. And christ was born into the world as the literal son of the holy being. The second edition of volume 4 of the book of mormon critical text project. At the time mcconkie was in the presidency of the quorum of the seventy. An atlas of latterday saint history second edition author brandon s. The second edition with significant changes made was printed around 1966. Included in the first lds hymnbook and all since, 1835. It is not clear that mckay ever authorized it to be published under church.
The 1978 reprint of the 1835 edition and the 1993 photo reprint of the 1846 edition were used as sources for this. The two biggest additions to the new edition of mormon scripture can be found in the book of doctrine and covenants, says givens, a professor of literature and religion at the university of. Many entries were removed, while others were added, and entire paragraphs were changed in other entries. Throughout the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, leaders and members have reverenced the text of the scriptures and deepened their understanding by using study aids such as dictionaries, crossreferences, and the historical information given in chapter and section headings. The volume, titled the doctrine and covenants, was published in 1835 and became the churchs third standard work. Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. The main problem with mormon doctrine, and everything else elder mcconkie writes, is that many people talked about elder mcconkie, but few ever read or understand elder mcconkie. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Everyone within the church would benefit by this text in their studies of our faith. Dark green, white and light green colored hardboards, rubbing to the edges, ends and corners.
Furthermore, it was sold in church controlled bookstores for decades. All of the recommended changes were made for the second edition, which is the version we are using. Rare 1st printing, 2nd edition mormon doctrine, bruce r. No, we members do not affirm that teaching as doctrine at all. He guided elder mcconkie through the preparation of the second edition to mormon doctrine, suggesting approximately fifty changes to make, and elder mcconkie made other changes on his own. The second edition therefore has the public endorsement and backing of two apostles.
Mcconkie 2nd edition, 3rd printing 1968 mormon doctrine, bruce r. Mckay and other general authorities with both surprise and objection. The second edition contained edits that were approved david o. Second coming mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
This second portion was an expanded version of the book of commandments and contained 103 sections. 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 2nd edition by bruce r mcconkie abebooks. Mar 15, 2009 mormon doctrine was written when brother mcconkie was a member of the first counsel of the seventy 19461972. Mar 17, 20 the two biggest additions to the new edition of mormon scripture can be found in the book of doctrine and covenants, says givens, a professor of literature and religion at the university of.