Nyman has served in many positions in the church including as a bishop and a member of the correlation and translation committee. He prophesies that josephs posterity will not be destroyed, for they shall hearken to the book of mormon v. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to prepare a commentary on the book of mormon than dr. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.
Nyman has taught the book of mormon for decades at brigham young university. Book of mormon commentary volume 5 book of mormon commentary, divine ministry, the first gospel. Sumerian roots of jareditederived names and terminology in the book of mormon. Within the pages are the actual book of mormon verses, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between books in order to cross reference the commentary with the book of mormon. Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added. Others who have contributed to the literature about the book of mormon are paul r. This sixvolume hardcover set includes a comprehensive commentary on the book of mormon from byu professor of religion, monte s. The first one was prominent in the last half of the book of mosiah. Jan 24, 2012 book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 24 page 2 of 12 verses 4 through 21 are generally considered to be a poem, which dr. 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. The basic subject of these chapters in alma is the wars between neph. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon commentary volume 1. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
Nyman was a byu faculty member in the department of religion and later president of southern virginia university. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. The title of this volume of the book of mormon commentary series would more appropriately be called the records of helaman, since there are the two helamans whose records were abridged by mormon. It begins during the thirtyfourth year after the birth of jesus christ and ends in the four hundred and. This was about 40% of all the recorded nyman s in the usa. This book is 568 pages, and covers the first 42 chapters of the book of alma. Nyman author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. Book of mormon commentary volume 3 book of mormon commentary the record of alma paperback december 27, 2019 by monte s. 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.
The record of alma book of mormon commentary the record of alma kindle edition by nyman, monte s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Pennsylvania had the highest population of nyman families in 1840. The important things to learn from nephis admonitions are that christ.
The basic subject of these chapters in alma is the wars between nephites and lamanites. Their abridged record is the book of helaman in our presentday book of mormon. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. Again, the fullness of time apparently refers to the earthly ministry of christ as suggested in the comments on 2 nephi 2. Book of mormon commentary volume 4 book of mormon commentary the record of helaman nyman, monte s. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to. Through many years of association i have been impressed with brother nyman s thorough understanding of the nature and spirit of the book of mormon. He includes littleknown but relevant quotes from general authorities he has read over 50 years. He was formerly a slalom skier, but he is now a speed specialist, competing mainly in downhill, super g, and combined. Study aids book of mormon subject guides at brigham. His son, moroni, completed the record of his father mormon chapters 8 and 9.
One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong. Book of mormon commentaries the encyclopedia of mormonism. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. The set is sequential and the author has done a fantastic job of referencing prophet and. The most nyman families were found in the usa in 1920. Such critics evidently overlook the fact that the book of mormon is translation literature, and joseph smith felt free in his translation to use any words familiar to himself and his readers that would best convey the meaning of the original author. This should whet our appetite for the time when they go forth unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people who were of. I nephi wrote this record book of mormon commentary. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me matthew 25. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers. The compete book of mormon is contained within the series, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between the commentary and the book of mormon.
A scholarly commentary on the book of mormon covering every story and gospel theme monte nyman will help readers discover sacred truths which persuade men to come to god. This precept is one of the most widely known in the book of mormon. Book of mormon tickets cheap book of mormon tickets. He has written several books including great are the words of isaiah, an ensign to all people and the most correct book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon commentary volume 2. Doni peterson because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers. Nyman, whose publications include an ensign to all people. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. You must write a book with 239 chapters, 54 of them about wars, 21 about history, 55 about prophecy, 71 about doctrine, 17 about missionaries, and 21 about the mission of jesus.
A book of mormon commentary may be measured by the content of third nephi. The sacred message and mission of the book of mormon 1987. Because of the atonement, men are free forever, meaning the atonement has been made for. Book of mormon commentary volume 2 book of mormon commentary these records are true monte s. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references.
Book of mormon study guides the book of mormon study. Discussions on the book of mormon study the book of mormon president henry b. Save more with the trusted new york city experts, nyc. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Book of mormon commentary volume 6 is the final installment of the book of mormon commentary set. Book of mormon commentary volume 4 book of mormon commentary the record of helaman. The first six chapters of helaman were kept by helaman and warn us of the secret combinations that do and will exist in the latter days. The subjects covered in the records of helaman and his sons are pertinent to our day since we are facing similar problems as we approach the second coming of jesus christ. In his foreknowledge the lord knew they would hearken when the book of mormon became available. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w.
This volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. In 1840 there were 4 nyman families living in pennsylvania. The book of mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to uganda to try to convert citizens to the mormon religion. His mission and his message religious studies center.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. The best source for the book of mormon tickets and the book of mormon information, photos and videos. The second record of helaman, abridged by mormon, was kept by helaman, son of helaman, and his sons. It covers more of the time period of the book of mormon people than any of the other five volumes. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Welch, a byu professor of law, admits that the best early manuscripts lack tois archaiois in matthew 5.
A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each verse is found in monte s. Written by south park creators trey parker and matt stone together with avenue qs robert lopez, the book of mormon takes the hit tv series trademark satirical, intelligent humor and translates it into an adultonly traditional broadway. Since the book of mormon was not available until 1830, lehi must have meant that they would be preserved. Passover and the birth of christ comparing the bible and the book of mormon. This cry from the dust witnesses of the divinity of jesus christ to us today.
The book of mormon broadway musical is the hottest show on broadway in years and it is hilarious. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. With a fluid and informative writing style, the author provides a thorough collection to supplement personal study, lesson planning and research. The first record abridged consisted of alma chapters 45 through 63. Book of mormon commentaries book of mormon central. Nephi adds his own testimony of the prophecies of joseph who was sold into egypt. I want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse. John christopher thomas pentecostal theological seminary and bangor university, implied readers, the book of mormon, and the bible grant hardy university of north carolina, asheville, reading the book of mormon as a bible commentary room 2. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob.
The book of mormon and the book of mormon commentary series. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The other retention hath done it verifies that it is the lords work. Book of mormon tickets will be delivered in ample time for the performance to be enjoyed, and all transactions take place on a secure, userfriendly website. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on. He implies that there are other prophecies that were not mentioned.
Reynolds brigham young university, the covenant concept in the book of mormon. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Steven nyman was born 12 february 1982 in provo, utah. Two men named alma are prominent in the book of mormon.
The first seven chapters of the book of mormon, the small book within the book of mormon, are mormons abridgment of his own work see mormon 5. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. Millet was associate professor and department chairman of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 7number 1 article 15 1995 monte s. The nyman family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. An online handbook to the lds church mormon here, then, is eternal lifeto know the only wise and true god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon commentary volume 3. Who better to prepare a thorough book of mormon study guide than dr. The third installment in the book of mormon commentary series is entitled the record of alma. We do not have these verses in the present bible text, but they fit very well into the context of isaiah 49 and 50.
Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephis vision, by steven l. Lehi again bears witness of the messiah coming to redeem all men from the fall v. Book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record. The book of mormon agrees with the textus receptus not the original text and includes the later phrase by them of old time. Patrons will also be pleased to find that book of mormon tickets, along with all other tickets, have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Monte nyman s latest commentary on the book of mormon surpasses every book published to date on the subject. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means. Cheesman, whose works include the world of the book of mormon 1984, and monte s. The nook book ebook of the i, mormon make a record. You cannot be a college graduate, in fact, you can have only three years of schooling.
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