ChristKnight Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) So I'm interested in purchasing This Is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology, but Amazon only has it for pre-order, yet lists the publish date as June 17, 2011. Does anyone know what's going on here and when it'll be out?Also, nackhadlow wrote a review of this book, which can be found here. Edited August 2, 2011 by ChristKnight
bluebell Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 It sounds like a very interesting book. I think i'll have to pick up a copy.
David T Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 They've been having printing delays. as I understand it, it should be going out any time now.
David T Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 Just heard from the publisher - looks like it will be out on Friday, and I think with an e/kindle version available, too. So that's cool.
ChristKnight Posted August 3, 2011 Author Posted August 3, 2011 Just heard from the publisher - looks like it will be out on Friday, and I think with an e/kindle version available, too. So that's cool.Ok awesome, thanks for the info!
bluebell Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 I found it today on barnesandnoble.com for nook, but it says it's volume 2. What is volume 1?
David T Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 I found it today on barnesandnoble.com for nook, but it says it's volume 2. What is volume 1?The ebook editions were separated into two parts - it's one book, just divided. It's up at amazon.com now as well, in hardcopy and in two-part Kindle edition:HardcopyKindle part 1, part 2
Jeff K. Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Can you give us a short synopsis of the books purpose, maybe a shortened version of your review (though I did enjoy reading it)?
David T Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Can you give us a short synopsis of the books purpose, maybe a shortened version of your review (though I did enjoy reading it)?Basically it expresses the scriptural lineage of Current Doctrinal Concepts, and contrasts with how the topics were originally conceived and expressed in Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon and Early Mormonism. It's somewhat iconoclastic in which it challenges the concept of having the Same Understanding consistently being transmitted/restored from time period to time period, and also serves as a function "snopes" handbook for identifying scriptures commonly used as prooftexts for modern doctrinal concepts.It is not a discussion of the progession and evolution of doctrine from 1820-Present (Terryl Givens, I believe, is working on a two volume work that does that) - but rather presents topical snap shots of contrasting usage of scriptures and terminology at different periods of time.It's written by an active BYU professor, although his views definitely contrast with the correlated narrative. In many ways, I see it as an invitation to CES to acknowledge and explore the elephant in the room.
Jeff K. Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 It would seem there might be room for such a view given that not all keys at all times were given, meaning that the knowledge or need of the authority to use the power of the priesthood in a certain way was not necessary. I not that very little is reflected in most religious literature (Bible, Book of Mormon) regarding specifics of what was to be done with the priesthood as opposed to the generally stronger exhortations as to how a people who held the priesthood should live. I believe we extrapolate a great deal from what little we find.
ksfisher Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Does anyone know why the E-version has been divided into two parts? I noticed that same thing with Brant Gardner's new book.
David T Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Does anyone know why the E-version has been divided into two parts? I noticed that same thing with Brant Gardner's new book.Basically, taking Amazon's royalty policy into consideration, it's actually the best way for them to release these books in a way that 1) lets them actually make a profit, and 2) makes the price somewhat reasonable for an e-version. I understand they'd prefer not to do it this way, but it's the only way which actually makes it possible for a small niche publisher like Kofford to get it out there digitially without charging full retail hardback price. (combined, the eversions end up being $20 - the hardcover retail price is $34)
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