Mormon Doctrine (book)

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Mormon Doctrine
Cover for the 1966 2nd edition of Mormon Doctrine
AuthorBruce R. McConkie
Publication date
1958

Mormon Doctrine (originally subtitled A Compendium of the Gospel) is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by Bruce R. McConkie, a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It was intended primarily for a Latter-day Saint audience and has been used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature, and was a highly influential all-time bestseller in the LDS community.[1][2] It was viewed by many members both then and now as representing official doctrine despite never being endorsed by the church.[3]: 16  It has been both heavily criticized by some church leaders and members and well regarded by others. After the book's first edition was removed from publication at the instruction of the church's First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, corrections were made in subsequent editions. The book went through three editions but has been out of print since 2010.

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