Joseph Fielding McConkie

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Joseph Fielding McConkie is an emeritus professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He is the son of LDS Apostle Bruce R. McConkie. He has authored and co-authored 25 books. He is the father of 9 children and has 13 grandchildren.

[edit] Career

Doctorate of Education from Brigham Young University in 1973
LDS Chaplain in Vietnam
Mission President in Scotland
Stake President at BYU.
LDS Mission to Scotland from 1960 to 1962 a
CES Institute Director in Seattle Washington
Professor at BYU

[edit] Publications

His books primarily address Joseph of Egypt, Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon.
- En Busca Del Don Celestial -- In Search of the Spirit (Spanish). Deseret Book (2006)
- Gospel Symbolism. Deseret Book (2006)
- LDS Classic Paperback Library: Our Destiny The Call and Election of the House of Israel. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Deseret Book (2006)
- The Life Beyond. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Deseret Book (2006)
- Revelations of the Restoration: A Commentary on the Doctrine & Covenants & Other Modern Revelations. co-authored with Craig J. Ostler. Deseret Book (2006)
- Sustaining and Defending the Faith. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Deseret Book (2006)
- The Bruce R. McConkie Story: Reflections of a Son. Deseret Book (2006)
- Understanding the Power God Gives Us. Deseret Book (2006)
He contributed many columns to Meridian Magazine.