Joseph Fielding McConkie

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.

Career

• Doctorate of Education from Brigham Young University in 1973
• LDS Chaplain in Vietnam
• Mission President 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

Books

Many of McConkie's books primarily address Joseph of Egypt, Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, 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. Bookcraft (1971)
• Teach and Reach. Bookcraft (1975)
• Journal of Discourses Digest, Volume 1. Bookcraft (1975)
• Seek the Spirit. Deseret Book (1978)
• En Busca Del Don Celestial—In Search of the Spirit (Spanish). Deseret Book (2006)
• His Name Shall Be Joseph, "Ancient Prophecies of the Latter-day Seer". Hawkes Publishing, Inc. (1980)
• The Spirit of Revelation. Deseret Book (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. Millet. Deseret Book (1985)
• Gospel Symbolism. Deseret Book (1985)
• The Life Beyond. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Deseret Book (1986)
• Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 1 - First and Second Nephi. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (1987)
• Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 2 - Jacob through Mosiah. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (1988)
• Prophets and Prophecy. Bookcraft (1988)
• In His Holy Name. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (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. Millet. Bookcraft (1989)
• The Man Adam. co-edited with Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (1990)
• A Guide to Scriptural Symbols. co-authored with Donald W. Parry. Bookcraft (1990)
• Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 3 - Alma through Helaman. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (1991)
• Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Volume 4 - Third Nephi through Mormon. co-authored with Robert L. Millet and Brent L. Top. Bookcraft (1992)
• Our Destiny The Call and Election of the House of Israel. co-authored with Robert L. Millet. Deseret Book (1993)
• Sons and Daughters of God: The Loss and Restoration of Our Divine Inheritance. Bookcraft (1994)
• Here We Stand. Deseret Book (1995)
• Joseph Smith, The Choice Seer: The Prophet's Greatness as Teacher, Priesthood Leader, and Restorer. co-authored by Robert L. Millet. Bookcraft (1996)
• Answers: Straightforward Answers to Tough Gospel Questions. Deseret Book (1998)
• Witnesses of the Birth of Christ. Bookcraft (1998)
• Revelations of the Restoration: A Commentary on the Doctrine & Covenants & Other Modern Revelations. co-authored with Craig J. Ostler. Deseret Book (2000)
• The Bruce R. McConkie Story: Reflections of a Son. Deseret Book (2003)
• Understanding the Power God Gives Us. Deseret Book (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 [1] and part 2[2].)

References

• Deseret Book Author Listing