Yet the Mormon church ensured it got ahold of the direct copyright by acquiring it from Bookcraft and published under its direct ownership umbrella (Deseret Book Publishing) in 1993.
This book was published under 7, count 'em 7, Mormon "prophets" (McKay, Lee, Kimball, Benson, Hunter, Hinckley, Monson). Only McKay conveyed strongly that alterations needs to be forthcoming.
But what do you expect? Mormons called McConkie an "apostle."
Mormons believe in continuing revelation.
And it was an "apostle," after all -- the apostle Paul -- who wrote a good chunk of the New Testament.
Pave the way to hell.
I wanted to read this “All McConkie” stuff.
Any idea where I can download it?
That explains a lot. My first copy was a 2nd Ed. published in 1979.
A book that called Roman Catholicism the “Church of the Devil.”
I hate it when others put down my religion. I can say LSD, uh, I mean LDS is just another form of Islam, and I am being nice here.
Just curious as to why this is such a fascinating subject to you? Especially since McConkie gave a disclaimer at the front of the book, stating that he alone was responsible for the doctrinal and spiritual interpretations.
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Mormon Doctrine (1958–2010), RIP.
May 24, 2010 8:40:38 PM MDT · by Colofornian · 3 replies · 105+ views
Landmark ‘Mormon Doctrine’ goes out of print
May 22, 2010 9:07:38 AM MDT · by Colofornian · 26 replies · 287+ views
Publisher Stops Printing Popular LDS Book
May 20, 2010 6:42:37 PM MDT · by Colofornian · 23 replies · 259+ views
Shame. Mormon Doctrine is one of the best books for witnessing to the LDS.
But, as is typical, they have to distance themselves from anything that might tell the truth about what they believe.
When I was LDS, EVERY MORMON FAMILY had at least one copy and it was allowed on missions. It was the standard reference.
A book that called Roman Catholicism the “Church of the Devil.”
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Joey Smith started that falsehood...
Or as Resty said, and I predicted on another thread, now it’s just one man’s opinion!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2518904/posts?page=26#26
To: Colofornian
** Bruce R. McConkie’s Mormon Doctrine, one of the most influential LDS books of the 20th century, has quietly gone out of print.***
Save your copies! When they write a new version of doctrine the old ones will suddenly become...”Just one man’s opinion”.
26 posted on 05/23/2010 10:37:47 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar ( Viva los SB 1070)
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To: Colofornian
Bruce R. McConkie like the Pratt brothers had their opinions on things there were times they struck gold and other times they got carried away.
No man is perfect in all things nor is the LDS we all have our baggage which will influence our thoughts so that is why in John it said always try the spirit no one can escape the opposition trying to detract us.
Even the Prophets teach all of the LDS to pray and get a confirmation for ourselves when a revelation is given.
317 posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 12:00:56 AM by restornu
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Back in the late 70s Mormon Doctrine was given to me as the “go to” book to understand anything and everything about what Mormons believe.
By the late 80s it had lost its luster, but was still useful. Lately it seems to have sunk almost to the depths of a Paul H. Dunn book.
“Prophets” just ain’t what they used to be....
McConkie is such a poser - the book by smith has over 4000 changes to it.
I have refrained until now...but who gives a $hit about Mormon doctrine? If it does not agree with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Equal with God, (not Lucifer’s brother) it is false and evil teaching. No one can be baptised into salvation, into grace, after they are dead. Flame away, I know I am correct. And Joseph Smith is a nobody...