Book of mormon verse by verse commentary by grant

Nov 14, 2005 regarded as sacred scripture by millions, the book of mormon first published in 1830 is one of the most significant documents in american religious history. Regarded as sacred scripture by millions, the book of mormon first published in 1830 is one of the most significant documents in american religious history. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. It will be treasured by anyone who wishes to understand more fully the teachings of those whom the lord called in the land of promise to testify of him. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. It marshals the best of modern scholarship and new insights into a consistent picture of the book of mormon as a historical document created in and reflecting a particular place, time, and culture.

It has the torah in hebrew and in english, and then it has not one, but two commentaries actually three commentariesthis is just the way. Gospel principles, a manual published by the lds church for new members, says on page 263, the israelites are to be gathered first spiritually and then physically. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu formerly farms. In the more enlightening world of book of mormon prophets, however, we have a glorious exposition on the resurrection taught and inscribed in the middle of the second century b.

The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Each study includes an exposition, a principle from the exposition, and an application of the principle to experience. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of. New versebyverse resource on the book of mormon fairmormon. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting in a breathtaking tour through the highlights of scripture. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Mormonism, democracy and the urgent need for evangelical. Dna studies also provide evidence against the idea of native american indians descending from a lost tribe of israel. Oct 12, 2011 verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages.

Mar 16, 2010 i want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse. John tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other hidden books. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. Abinadi spoke of the first resurrection, occurring immediately following the resurrection of christ, who is the firstfruits of them that slept 1. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. Two is an excellent addition to scripture study time. According to the book of mormon itself, it was written by many ancient prophets. Book of mormon writers by verse christianity stack exchange. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Analytical and contextual commentary of the book of mormon, takes a detailed, nearly versebyverse look at the book of mormon. The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life.

Grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. A readers edition, published in 2003 by the university of illinois pressas with a readers edition, the maxwell institutes study edition attempts to make the text more accessible by presenting it in paragraphs, with poetry set in verse form. Highly informative and easy to read, this commentary on the book of mormon provides stimulating views that complement the scriptures. 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. As such a teacher he ought to have understood this doctrine. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. Jesus answered and said unto him, thou art the teacher of israel. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For thus saith the prophet, they shall be saved, even if it so be as by fire. There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this.

I had set a goal shortly after my daughter received her mission call, to have the book of mormon read the day before she left. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. It was not new, but was clearly taught in the old testament. New versebyverse resource on the book of mormon october 29, 2012 by neal rappleye one of our objectives at fair is to provide access to quality research on latterday saint topics that is useful for the average saint in their everyday study of the scriptures. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. That is to say, heavily influenced by the male authors, with cross references to what we are supposed to learn, and so on. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis. Shannon brigham young university, book of mormon priesthood from lehi to alma concurrent sessions 3. A readers edition, published in 2003 by the university of illinois press. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word verse by verse. Sometimes its his own thoughts, but he also pulls in commentary from other lds commentaries which is nice for highlighting unique thoughts.

While it doesnt actually cover every verse, it does cover most and includes lots of insights, background information, and references to aid in understanding the reading. Maxwell said, is like a vast mansion with gardens, towers, courtyards, and wings. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830 book of mormon and less. Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. This new readerfriendly version reformats the complete, unchanged 1920 text in the manner of modern translations of the bible. Our father in heaven planned the coming forth of the founding fathers and their form of government as the necessary great prologue leading to the restoration of the gospel. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. This book has been a delightful addition to my scripture study. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. Sep 07, 2011 verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. The question which expressed the bewilderment of nicodemus is answered by another question. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently teamed up with latterday saint scholar grant hardy to produce the book of mormon.

One thing i loved, that made it easier to read and understand isaiah was reading it in verse. This new edition of the book of mormon uses with permission the. I have made an effort to add scripture references to each paragraph, when applicable, including chapter and verse. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830. All told, hardy identifies some 23 quotations of isaiah and other scriptural works in 1 nephi 22 woven deftly into nephis larger. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and.

Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added from. Ye shall not add any book, chapter, verse or word, which i have not spoken. There are rooms yet to be entered, with flaming fireplaces waiting to warm usyet we as church members sometimes behave like hurried tourists, scarcely venturing beyond the entry hall. Perhaps the most significant difference between mise and the readers edition is that the latter was expressly an academic work, designed for religiously neutral scholarship, while mise is edited and presented from an explicit position of faith and is intended primarily for readers who regard the book of mormon as revealed scripture. If you are a scholar, look for more intense books by gileadi. Is the book of mormon the mind and will and voice of god to all men. Among the many differences between the two volumes, i find two most significant. Covering alma 30 through the end of the book of mormon, verse by verse. In the mormon doctrine of the return of the jews to the promised land, the lost tribes will remain west of the atlantic. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with footnotes and scripture references, for most of the verses from 1 nephi to alma 29. Curiously, nephi also quotes one unknown prophet, whose writings presumably were found on the brass plates, in verse 17. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center.

Neither shall ye diminish ye shall not only not take away any larger portion of this word, but ye shall not take one jot or tittle from the law. Stepbystep with alan miner free brother miners commentary steps through the book of mormon by chapter and verse but within each verse he highlights phrases which you can click and go to commentary on those phrases. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Ye shall not add to the word which i command you, nether shall you diminish ought from it,neither make new laws of their own, and join them to the law of god, and set them upon a level with it, or prefer them before it. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. Mormonism rejects the bible as the sole and sufficient authority for the faith, and insists that the book of mormon and other authoritative latterday saints writings constitute gods final revelation. All standard works displays a random verse from a selection of standard works. There is no question that the isaiah passages in the book of mormon are in the language of the king james translation of the bible. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book. Or i would find where two or three unique kjv phrases are combined in a bom verse like mormon 9. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of mormon. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition, copublished with deseret book and the religious studies center at byu.

Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon avram r. We recommend that you actively apply the principle to your life throughout each. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. If you want something that is simply an introduction to help you get the ideas presented, then the book of mormon made easier. Now available for preorder the book of mormon, elder neal a. Adam clarke in the book of mormon lds church is true blog.

It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Furthermore, the authority in mormonism is mediated through a human priesthood, through whom god is claimed to speak directly and. The maxwell institutes study edition of the book of mormon is both an update and an expansion of grant hardys the book of mormon. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section.