The audio and video of that talk can be purchased from his official website here. He began a careful study of the scriptures at the age of 17 when he was called on a mission to england, and had a wellknown scriptural scholar, dr. Intelligence, or the light of truth was not created or made, neither indeed can be. The story of the mormon pioneers by skousen w cleon abebooks. His most popular works are the 5,000 year leap and the naked communist.
What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. Cleon skousen assembled many of the prophecies pertaining to modern times which appear in the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the authoritative writings of church leaders. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. And a hundredth part of the proceedings of this people, which now began to be numerous, cannot be written upon t. The prophet zenos is not found in the old testament. Cleon skousen participated in the byu know your religion series, where byu religion professors travel throughout the united states giving talks to instruct and inspire the saints. The earliest text, attempts to sift through changes in the manuscript to bring the reader back to the best approximation of what the original text of the book of mormon would have said. Willard cleon skousen was an american conservative author and faithbased political theorist.
The united states of america has been blessed with the worlds greatest political success formula. Joel skousen ask gramps q and a about mormon doctrine. This volume is the culmination of his labors, and it is the most textually significant edition since joseph smiths work was first published in 1830. The nook book ebook of the treasures from the book of mormon first nephi to jacob 7 by w. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical.
Edgar hoover including a hotspot stint as the director of communications. This is the outline and notes for a speech given the afternoon of january 14, 1990 at an l. So i read quite a bit, and towards the end of my mission i thought i had it pretty well figured out, and i got a chance to ask brother widsoe, can i report to. Essays on latterday saint history and doctrine in honor of richard lloyd anderson. Born in raymond, alberta, canada on january 20, 19, dr. Cleon skousen has 71 books on goodreads with 39496 ratings. This four volume set was originally prepared as a university course, but its easy to read and has proven highly popular with seminary students and those. The substance and meaning of the constitution, and more on. He and his wife, jewel, were the parents of eight children. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. In our commentary on the book of mormon we have emphasized scores of these treasures. Here, amulek is teaching about sin and repentance, and the need for a.
The earliest text begins with a twentytwopage introduction by grant hardy about the nature and coming forth of the book of mormon, together with an inviting call for the further study of that book within lds, american, and world contexts. For additional information about treasures from the book of mormon audio commentary or student manuals, call tollfree 1. Cleon skousen, the second of nine children, was born in raymond, alberta, canada, in 19. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Cleon skousen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Slave stealers audiobook by tim ballard, mike tomlin. By the way, the sword of laban still exists but it is hidden with the nephite library in the hill cumorah. Over the past twentyone years, editor royal skousen has pored over joseph smiths. As editor of the book of mormon critical text project and the book of mormon. We think most people will immediately recognized why the lord is deeply offended because we have neglected or ignored so many important parts of this great scriptures. At the time of his passing in 2006, his work was not yet. Dec 14, 2012 the mormon church does not officially support any author whether they be mormon or non mormon.
In 1987, the state of california briefly considered using it as a textbook for the state schools. Cleon skousens intelligence theory of atonement lehi. Here is an exciting and thoroughly readable book which provides a versebyverse commentary on isaiah, one of the most important books in the bible. Skousen is also known for his book the making of america 1977.
Cleon skousen mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Page 1 of 5 as we come to the conclusion of this beautiful sabbath day, i want to express my personal appreciation for the privilege of being a guest in such a pleasant place with such a sweet spirit, and this beautiful music sung concerning one of our favorite scriptures is so appropriate for the subject that i would. Author royal skousen has made it his lifes work to bring readers back to the original text of the book of mormon. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Willard cleon skousen was a prolific writer surrounding lds church topics and us constitutional topics. So much of the book of mormon felt like a fantasy tale to me, with all of its visions and people being overcome by the spirit and fainting dead away. The key beginning place for understanding the atonement is in alma 34. Skousens growing up years were spent in canada, mexico, and california.
Royal skousen publishes study of book of mormon translation. Treasures from the book of mormonvolume four 3 nephi 8moroni 10 4th voume by. For eighteen years, while serving as a teacher in various church auxiliaries and acting as a stake mission president, w. Royal skousen publications the book of mormon critical text. Royal skousen has singlehandedly brought the textual analysis of the book of mormon to a professional level on par with the finest classical and biblical scholarship. Based on the earliest sources available, this corrected text represents the most accurate and readable edition of thebook of mormonever published first published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of.
He is the leading expert on the textual history of the book of mormon and the founder of the analogical modeling approach to language modeling. In 1960 he began a speaking tour around the country addressing the important political issues facing america at that time. He worked his way through college at brigham young university, served a two year mission for the mormon. Jacob finishes his address by emphasizing that sin has consequences. Treasures from the book of mormon first nephi to jacob. There is not, and will not likely be enough clean and authoritative information to even draft an official lds position on.
Buy a cheap copy of treasures from the book of mormon vol by w. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1998. Undoubtedly, his record was contained on the brass plates of laban. 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. Cleon skousen spent the majority of his life researching the gospel, the us constitution, the founding of america and writing numerous books and articles on the topic. Part i presents the incredible story of isaiah himself. Royal skousen publications the book of mormon critical.
Treasures from the book of mormon first nephi to jacob 7. And now i, jacob, spake many more things unto the people of nephi, warning them against fornication and lasciviousness, and every kind of sin, telling them the awful consequences of them. No church has dared to suggest that god could fall. No church on the face of the earth has dared to announce the doctrine contained in the book of mormon, alma 42.
Royal skousen, the original and printers manuscripts, february 26, 20. Restoring the original text of the book of mormon by royal. The following document is a readonly version of the book of mormon. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. The original book of mormon by royal skousen youtube. Cleon skousens most popular book is the 5000 year leap. During this period, he averaged 300 speeches a year. The earliest text yale university press, 2009, my task has been to recover the original englishlanguage text of the book of mormon to the extent scholarly and academic analysis will allow. Cleon skousen was born in raymond, alberta, canada, in 19, but moved to california with his family when he was ten. I can see how that can be commentary on two verses took 6 pages. The mormon church supports, officially supports, authors whose books represent their doctrine correctly. Ever heard of cleon skousens atonement theory reddit.
Treasures from the book of mormon, volume one deseret book. He is also one of the most wellknown, respected defenders of america and the gospel the world has ever known. John gilbert s 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book of mormon. He died on january 9, 2006, in salt lake city, utah. Skousen served the fbi for 16 years 19351951, and worked closely with j. The best known explanation of his theory is a talk he gave to a meeting of missionaries in dallas, tx in 1980. In a special solemn assembly of the church, april 6, 1986, ezra taft benson was sustained as president of the church. Cleon skousen 192006 was a popular teacher, lecturer and author in the united states for over 40 years. Treasures from the book of mormon audio commentary vol.
A notable anticommunist and supporter of the john birch society, skousens works involved a wide range of subjects including the sixday war, mormon eschatology, new world order conspiracies, and parenting. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. January 20, 19 january 9, 2006 was an american conservative author and faithbased political theorist. My testimony of the book of mormon, scholarly and personal. The nature of the original language of the book of mormon. Mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r.
Feb 03, 2011 the mechanism god uses to change flesh or any other matter is a mystery, but cleon skousen doesnt have to take wild guesses that god is just a cosmic chemist and put magical scientificsounding elements in an apple. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. This volume will be incorporated into our interactive text of the book of mormon. The amazing story of the sword of laban is found in volume one of treasures from the book of mormon on page 41. Latterday saints have a unique insight into the real meaning of the atonement of jesus christ, thanks to the book of mormon. In the second lecture, the printed editions, skousen discussed his analysis of twenty printed editions of the book of mormonfifteen published by the lds church, four by the rlds church now the community of christ, and one private edition published in 1858 by james wright in new york city. A personal search for the meaning of the atonement unabridged audiobook, by w. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w.
He therefore used the sword of laban as a pattern and made many more just like it. Born in san diego, california, where his dad was an fbi agent, he grew up in portland, oregon, gaining a love for books, the outdoors and politics. My dad told me it took him a couple of years to get though all of the volumes. John gilberts 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book of mormon. The yale edition presents the reconstructed original text in a cleartext format, without explanatory intervention. Max skousen excommunicated twice latterday commentary. The meaning of the atonement written by cleon skousen. Our heavenly father says, i want you to know i walk the razors edge of celestial law continually in order to maintain the confidence and the honor of all those who trust me because. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. It allowed them to create more than half of the worlds total output in production and enjoy the highest standard of living in the history of the. Based on the earliest sources available, this corrected text represents the most accurate and readable edition of thebook of mormonever published first published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its estimated million members. Royal skousen in his 2003 book of mormon archaeological forum presentation.
Hundreds of passages which have previously seemed obscure or confusing are treated with remarkable clarity and insight in this book. The 28 great ideas that changed the world, and the making of america. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon. He was a byu professor for 16 years teaching the book of mormon, old testimate, and more. These newest books in the book of mormon critical text project analyze every basic type of editorial change or grammatical variation in the book of mormon, beginning with the handwritten manuscripts and considering every major printed edition. Jun 03, 20 royal skousen in his 2003 book of mormon archaeological forum presentation. But, over the last year, it finally dawned on me that the book of mormon isnt just a nice story book full of faithpromoting exceptions to the rule. He moved to california with his parents at the age of ten.