The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of blackness and analyzes the. The prophet joseph smith said, the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, 194. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. How might readers make sense of this connection between polygamy and material wealth. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon.
Purpose jacobs objective was to urge the people of nephi to repent of two sins. Mcconkie and millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided. Fall, atonement, resurrection, and judgment 2 nephi 9. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, edited by monte s. Book of mormon study questions 2 nephi middaymornings. Jacobs writings are found in 2 nephi chapters 610 and in the book of jacob. Monte nymans latest commentary on the book of mormon surpasses every book published to date on the subject. Bytheway goes chapter by chapter, helping the reader understand cultural references, symbolic language, and the overall message of the selections of isaiahs writings that are referenced in 2 nephi.
Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study notes. 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. Jacob promises to meet us at the judgment bar of god. Pride and seeking riches just as president benson explained in his talk on pride, jacob explains that the nephites are in competition with one another in the seeking of money. Insight into the life and message of zenos has been discussed very nicely in a f. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of blackness and analyzes the textual data to answer the question of. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. The farewell speech of king benjamin or the sermons of jesus christ when he visited the american continent are all well known.
It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Jacob through mosiah joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Contextual and analytical commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Read in that spirit, they fill the soul with a sweet and heavenly joy which only the spirit of god can produce.
Crowell, hebraisms in the book of mormon, in recent book of mormon developments, vol. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. Joseph fielding smith, answers to gospel questions, 4. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. God will fulfill his covenants with the house of israel. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of mormon duration. Book 2 of 4 in the doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon series. The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. Jacob specified that plural marriage may be practiced when god commanded it, but insisted that monogamy was otherwise the norm. He will apparently be there with nephi, moroni, and many other prophets. The book of mormon condemns the practice of having multiple wives.
First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by robert millet and joseph fielding mcconkie this is a 4 volume set which doesnt go straight through the book of mormon as some other commentaries, but approaches it by topic and then studies the scriptures with prophetic statements about those verses. According to a welldocumented article in that book by david seely and john welch, although the evidence does not allow a firm conclusion about the dating of the prophet zenos, we do find that the writers of several old. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis. Dec 05, 2009 jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of mormon duration. Because it is read with varying degrees of understanding, most of us could benefit by some aid to that understanding. Mar 28, 2016 jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. Montes book is not a few highlights of mostread passages, its a total and complete commentary of every story and gospel theme in the book. Setting shortly after the death of his brother, nephi, jacob delivered this sermon. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah.
Zenos was a prophet in ancient israel, living before 600 b. A reread of the book of mormon, to help us all keep up with our reading and share insights with each other. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Let us first look at who the man jacob was and why he was particularly qualified to write about the mission of jesus christ. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. Jan 02, 2012 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. King benjamin bore testimony to his sons that the plates of brass, that had been brought from jerusalem and preserved by the hand of god, were true. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Detailsid97692in our reading and study, no other book can begin to take the place of the book of mormon.
May 11, 2008 from the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. In chapter two, jacob warns the people of two sins in which they are beginning to labor. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil. Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation.
Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Quoted by alma, amulek, nephi, samuel, mormon and jacob. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study. One of the most beautiful and doctrinally significant discourses in the book of mormon was given by jacob, brother of nephi in 2 nephi 610.
Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Jacob 4 antenantiosis in the book of mormon, by gail call, from reexploring the book of mormon. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. We have something in the book of mormon that, if we did not have any other truth expressed in it, would be. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses.
Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. C jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. Jan 05, 2012 greatest passages in the book of mormon. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Most of the time he would be doing probably the best. Before you feel insulted by the books title, just hear me out. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jacob also saw fit to refer to christ as the great creator three times 2 nephi 9. The first sermon is found in 2 nephi 610, the second in jacob 23, and the treatise. Indeed, as joseph smith said, a man will get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Book of mormon central, why does jacob declare so many woes.
Sherem, like others who followed, used much power of speech and flattering words to teach that there should be no christ jacob 7. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. Jacob is unique in both the book of mormon and the bible in referring to the lord as the allpowerful creator jacob 2. The farewell speech of king benjamin or the sermons of jesus christ when he visited the american continent. He includes littleknown but relevant quotes from general authorities he has read over 50 years. This observation proves especially true in the teachings of the book of mormon prophet jacob, a man consecrated to fulfill the role of a priest. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of god and. In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing. Even the lamanites are more innocent in these matters. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Gail call discusses a particular ancient literary device found in jacob 4. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon. And now behold, my brethren, ye know that these commandments were given to our father, lehi.
Jacob 7 introduces the first antichrist in the book of mormon see commentary for alma 30. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Behold, ye have done greater iniquities than the lamanites, our. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. From verses 2528 and 34, it is clear that the lord had commanded lehis family to have but one wife. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. The book of mormon mentions jacob as the younger brother of nephi, and the elder of two sons born to lehi the younger son being joseph after lehis departure from jerusalem. Jacob through mosiah paperback july 30, 2007 by joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. According to the book of mormon narrative, jacob was born in the wilderness during his father lehis journey from jerusalem to the promised land the americas sometime between 592 b.