Joseph Fielding McConkie
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Joseph Fielding McConkie (born 3 April 1941) is an emeritus professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University
. He is the son of LDS Apostle Bruce R. McConkie
and Amelia Smith McConkie. He has authored and co-authored over 25 books, speaks regularly at LDS gatherings, and is married to Brenda Kempton McConkie. They are the parents of 9 children and 18 grandchildren.
Some of his students went on to become professors, judges such as William Sheffield
(for whom the BYU Religious education program had created a special curriculum), and doctors.
Many of McConkie's books primarily address Joseph of Egypt
, Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon
, and the revelations of the Restoration.
Columns
McConkie has contributed columns to Meridian Magazine and LDS Living.
Talks
Some of McConkie's talks and lessons:
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
. He is the son of LDS Apostle Bruce R. McConkie
Bruce R. McConkie
Bruce Redd McConkie was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 until his death...
and Amelia Smith McConkie. He has authored and co-authored over 25 books, speaks regularly at LDS gatherings, and is married to Brenda Kempton McConkie. They are the parents of 9 children and 18 grandchildren.
Some of his students went on to become professors, judges such as William Sheffield
William Sheffield (judge)
William Sheffield was a general legal counsel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Asia Area of the church and was closely connected with the sending of Mormon missionaries to India by the church in the late-20th century...
(for whom the BYU Religious education program had created a special curriculum), and doctors.
Career
- Doctorate of Education from Brigham Young University in 1973
- LDS Chaplain in Vietnam
- Mission PresidentMission presidentMission president is a priesthood leadership position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . A mission president presides over a mission and the missionaries serving in the mission...
of the Scotland Edinburgh Mission from 1989 to 1992 - Stake President at BYU.
- LDS Mission to Scotland from 1960 to 1962
- CES Institute Director in Seattle Washington, adjacent to the University of Washington
- Retired Professor of Ancient Scripture in the College of Religious Education at Brigham Young University
Publications
BooksMany of McConkie's books primarily address Joseph of Egypt
Joseph (Hebrew Bible)
Joseph is an important character in the Hebrew bible, where he connects the story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in Canaan to the subsequent story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt....
, Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr...
, and the revelations of the Restoration.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Four Distinctive Aspects of Deity as Taught by Joseph Smith. Brigham Young University Master Thesis (1968) pdf
- True and Faithful, The Life Story of Joseph Fielding Smith. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1971) - Teach and Reach. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1975) - Journal of Discourses Digest, Volume 1. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1975) - Seek the Spirit. Deseret Book (1978)
- En Busca Del Don Celestial—In Search of the Spirit (Spanish). Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(2006) - His Name Shall Be Joseph, "Ancient Prophecies of the Latter-day Seer". Hawkes Publishing, Inc. (1980)
- The Spirit of Revelation. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1984) - Hearken, O Ye People, Discourses on the Doctrine and Covenants, Sperry Symposium 1984. editor. Randall Book (1984)
- Sustaining and Defending the Faith. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1985) - Gospel Symbolism. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1985) - The Life Beyond. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1986) - Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 1 - First and Second Nephi. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1987) - Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 2 - Jacob through Mosiah. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1988) - Prophets and Prophecy. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1988) - In His Holy Name. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1988) - Truth and Courage: Joseph F. Smith Letters, editor. privately published by 1988 Joseph F. Smith Family Trustees and Officers (1988)
- The Holy Ghost. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1989) - The Man Adam. co-edited with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1990) - A Guide to Scriptural Symbols. co-authored with Donald W. ParryDonald W. ParryDonald W. Parry Ph.D. is a professor of Hebrew Bible in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University. He holds the Abraham O. Smoot Professorship. He is the author and editor of many works related to the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Old Testament...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1990) - Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 3 - Alma through Helaman. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1991) - Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 4 - Third Nephi through Mormon. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
and Brent L. TopBrent L. TopBrent LaMar Top is a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University .-Biographical background:Top is a native of Idaho Falls. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denmark. He holds a bachelors degree in history, a masters degree in...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1992) - Our Destiny The Call and Election of the House of Israel. co-authored with Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1993) - Sons and Daughters of God: The Loss and Restoration of Our Divine Inheritance. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1994) - Here We Stand. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1995) - Joseph Smith, The Choice Seer: The Prophet's Greatness as Teacher, Priesthood Leader, and Restorer. co-authored by Robert L. MilletRobert L. MilletDr. Robert L. Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah...
. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1996) - Answers: Straightforward Answers to Tough Gospel Questions. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(1998) - Witnesses of the Birth of Christ. BookcraftBookcraftBookcraft was a major publisher of books and products for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:In 1940, LDS Church President Heber J. Grant asked the church's Improvement Era magazine to compile his sermons into a book called Gospel Standards. Compiler G...
(1998) - Revelations of the Restoration: A Commentary on the Doctrine & Covenants & Other Modern Revelations. co-authored with Craig J. Ostler. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(2000) - The Bruce R. McConkie Story: Reflections of a Son. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(2003) - Understanding the Power God Gives Us. Deseret BookDeseret BookDeseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
(2004) - The Smith Family: A Tradition of Revelation. Self-published (Christmas 2005)
- Between the Lines: Unlocking Scripture with Timeless Principles. Digital Legend (2009)
- Valiant in the Testimony of Christ. Digital Legend (2009)
- Christ, Covenants, & Salvation. Ben Haven Books (2010)
Columns
McConkie has contributed columns to Meridian Magazine and LDS Living.
- Mary and Elisabeth: Handmaidens of the Lord
- What Was It Like to Have Bruce R. McConkie as Your Father?
- Political and Religious Freedom: Understanding the Power God Gives Us
- Questions Commonly Asked By Those Not of Our Faith
- From Father to Son: Joseph F. McConkie on Gospel Teaching
- Joseph Smith and the One True Church Doctrine
Talks
Some of McConkie's talks and lessons:
- Finding Answers, BYU Devotional, 12 December 2006: video, audio, transcript
- The How of Scripture Study, BYU Education Week, 23 August 2006: video, audio
- The Smith Family and a Tradition of Revelation, Sperry Symposium, 28 October 2005: audio
- The Prophet Joseph Smith: Revealer of Truth, BYU Education Week, 15 August 2005: video, audio
- Joseph Smith as Known to Isaiah, BYU-I Devotional, 12 October 2004: audio
- Agency, Ricks College Devotional, 9 November 1999: audio
- The Prophet Joseph Smith: Evidences of His Testimony, BYU Education Week, 16 August 1999: audio
- President Joseph F. Smith's Panoramic Vision: Doctrine & Covenants 138, BYU Education Week, 18 August 1997: audio
- Recently interviewed on the topic of LDS scriptural interpretation and doctrine, on the LDS sponsored podcast "Mormon Identities," by Eric Hunstman (part 1 http://broadcast.lds.org/ldsradio/MormonIdentity/2011-01-0380-joseph-mcconkie-64k-eng.mp3 and part 2http://broadcast.lds.org/ldsradio/MormonIdentity/2011-01-0390-joseph-mcconkie-part-2-64k-eng.mp3.)