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Summary: The Book That Says It All...
Review: The unusual thing about McConkie's Mormon Doctrine is that it has little to do with the loving, gentle image presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in its advertisements. Bruce McConkie's approach may be disconcerting to many non-LDS, but his candor makes Mormon Doctrine well worth the time.I seriously recommend this volume to all those persons who are investigating the theology of the LDS simply because it addresses so many issues which will probably not be discussed during investigator classes and missionary meetings. In other words, practically all of the Gospel Doctrines of the Restored Church are presented in alphabetical order, with reference sources clearly noted. I personally feel that Mormon Doctrine is a wealth of information concerning one of the fastest growing Faiths in the world. So, if you are interested in learning more about "Intelligences", "Heavenly Parents", "Eternal Progression" and the "Father of God", Mormon Doctrine is the superb resource. Elder McConkie pulls no punches, and the clarity of his expositions on his Faith make his work understandable on all levels. The style of Mormon Doctrine is very forthright, clear, and authoritative. Although at the very beginning of the book there is the caveat that Mormon Doctrine does not necessarily represent the views of the Church, and thus represents only the views of the author, the book is clearly one of the standard references in official Church publications, with references being made to it frequently in Sunday School manuals and other publications. At this point, I must state that Elder McConkie's references to non-LDS Churches (and especially Roman Catholicism) tend to be rather harsh, so please keep that in mind when reading Mormon Doctrine.
Rating:
Summary: The Book That Says It All...
Review: The unusual thing about McConkie's Mormon Doctrine is that it has little to do with the loving, gentle image presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in its advertisements. Bruce McConkie's approach may be disconcerting to many non-LDS, but his candor makes Mormon Doctrine well worth the time. I seriously recommend this volume to all those persons who are investigating the theology of the LDS simply because it addresses so many issues which will probably not be discussed during investigator classes and missionary meetings. In other words, practically all of the Gospel Doctrines of the Restored Church are presented in alphabetical order, with reference sources clearly noted. I personally feel that Mormon Doctrine is a wealth of information concerning one of the fastest growing Faiths in the world. So, if you are interested in learning more about "Intelligences", "Heavenly Parents", "Eternal Progression" and the "Father of God", Mormon Doctrine is the superb resource. Elder McConkie pulls no punches, and the clarity of his expositions on his Faith make his work understandable on all levels. The style of Mormon Doctrine is very forthright, clear, and authoritative. Although at the very beginning of the book there is the caveat that Mormon Doctrine does not necessarily represent the views of the Church, and thus represents only the views of the author, the book is clearly one of the standard references in official Church publications, with references being made to it frequently in Sunday School manuals and other publications. At this point, I must state that Elder McConkie's references to non-LDS Churches (and especially Roman Catholicism) tend to be rather harsh, so please keep that in mind when reading Mormon Doctrine.
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Summary: Good, but unfortunately altered from earlier editions
Review: This book is an excellent resource for those interested in what Mormons think on various topics. Unfortunately the later editions have been edited to not reflect the Mormon churches view of white racial superiority. Earlier editions of this book as well as the Book of Mormon and Pearl of Great Price and Journal of Discourses speak of whites as being the "chosen seed" and the blacks as being the "seed of cain." The Book of Mormon also speaks of dark skin as a curse(see 2 Nephi 5:21-23) that was pronounced upon the American Indians to make them loathsome to the mormon god's "white and delightsome people." The reader of this book would do good to look for a copy of an earlier edition as well to compare and see the way the Mormon church tries to hide some of its less favorable teachings from potential converts. All in all, the book is worth the money for a good general reference on the subject of "Mormon Doctrine"
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Summary: the best
Review: this book is just awesome. No one, in the whole world, has been able to clearly express and define concepts and religious beliefs.
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Summary: Usefull
Review: This book is well organized and provides a helpful overview for someone trying to filter through Mormon terminology. I would recomend it as a usefull, though not official, reference sorce.
I would like to remind readers to keep the time of the origional publication in mind when considering various terminology. One reveiw points out the use of the word negro and atempts to imply racist intentions behind its use. Remember that in the 1950's this was the proper politicaly correct reference for those of Africnan decent.
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Summary: Deserves a ZERO except for the fact that this is a Comedy!
Review: This little single volume work is an excellent source of the basic principles of the doctrines within Mormondom. Although only the ideas of the writer, I would place this as one of the more solid standards of correct portrayals of the LDS church's stance on many theological ideals.
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Summary: Excellent source of basic knowledge
Review: This little single volume work is an excellent source of the basic principles of the doctrines within Mormondom. Although only the ideas of the writer, I would place this as one of the more solid standards of correct portrayals of the LDS church's stance on many theological ideals.
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Summary: Interesting thoughts, but not exactly church doctrine
Review: Though this book has a lot of interesting thoughts and insights it is not the approved doctrine of the church. Most of it is just the author's humble opinion and speculation on certain subjects.
In my opinion this is not a completely accurate view of what the Mormons believe because most of it was Elder McConkie's express opinion. Most of the things discussed in that book are very trivial and if you asked an average "church-going Mormon" they would tell you that they don't know and it isn't taught but there opinion is such and such. If you really want to understand our beliefs, talk to the missionaries and read the Book of Mormon.
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Summary: Deserves a ZERO except for the fact that this is a Comedy!
Review: Well, if this nonsense has been edited a million times (like the Book of mormon), this book deserves a ONE because it is just so HILARIOUS! I use this book to show my children just what mormonism is REALLY about - and they've used it EFFECTIVELY even thought the eldest is just 15. Get a used copy to learn all about such whoopers as: 1. Kolob - the "planet" mormons believe we are all from (literally) - page 428 2. They do NOT believe in "families" (one of mormons' biggest PR scams) - they PERMIT divorce! 3. "Joseph Smith, Jr. was born into mortality, December 23, 1805. As a pre-existen spirit he ranked with Adam and Abraham..." blah, blah, blah (yes, it REALLY says that - page 396) 4. On "negros" (hey, why didn't he just use the "n" word?!) - "In all past ages and until recent times in this dispensation, the lord [sorry, but the mormon "lord" is NOT that of Christianity] did not offer the priesthood to Negroes." page 527 If this book weren't so FUNNY, it would make you cry.
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Summary: "Blacks will have the priesthood in the Millenium"
Review: Yes, Bro. Bruce did write those words in his first couple editions of this book. Just goes to show that anytime a person adds in more than the Standard Works, what you get is nothing more, or less, than that person's opinion. If you want some truly interesting uninspired writings, read the Apocrypha instead.
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