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Bruce R. McConkie

Bruce R. McConkie, former Apostle

Bruce Redd McConkie (July 29, 1915—April 19, 1985) was an influential Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is remembered by the many doctrinal books he wrote, such as Mormon Doctrine and The Messiah Series, and for writing the chapter headings for the Standard Works. Mormon Doctrine, published in 1958, was a first attempt to compile the doctrines of the Church into a single, comprehensive volume, and it was solely Elder McConkie's work. However, the tone of the book was extremely authoritative, and though some of the doctrines presented were not approved by the First Presidency, the book was popular and looked upon as authoritative by members of the Church. The First Presidency oversaw revisions to the book, at first reluctant to republish it in any form. New editions were released in 1966 (with a more moderate tone) and 1978 (after the Priesthood was given to all worthy male members of the Church).

He also wrote the words to the hymn "I Believe in Christ" (#134), which was included in the

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Bruce R. McConkie

Early Life

Bruce R. McConkie was born July 29, 1915, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but before he was a year old, his family moved to the small town of Monticello, Utah. They returned to Ann Arbor in 1925 in order for Bruce’s father to continue his studies, and when he finished the following year, the McConkie family settled in Salt Lake City.

Undergraduate Education, Missionary Service, & Family

A studious and intelligent young man, Bruce R. McConkie graduated high school at age 15 and studied for three years at the University of Utah before leaving in 1934 to serve a mission in the Eastern States. His mission fostered his love of studying and teaching the doctrines of the gospel. It also gave him the opportunity to participate in the first Hill Cumorah Pageant in 1936.

When he returned to Utah, Bruce R. McConkie continued to attend the University of Utah, earning a bachelor of arts degree. He graduated in 1937 alongside his classmate Amelia Smith, who earned a bachelor’s degree in bacteriology and pathology. They were married that same year in the Salt Lake T

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Lawrence R. Flake, Prophets and Apostles of the Last Dispensation (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2001), 513–16.

Born:29 July 1915, Ann Arbor, Michigan

First Council of the Seventy:6 October 1946

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles:12 October 1972 (age 57)

Died:19 April 1985 (age 69), Salt Lake City, Utah

Released from his World War II duties as an intelligence and security officer at Fort Douglas, Utah, Bruce R. McConkie, though a practicing attorney before the war, decided to try his hand in the field of journalism. Having joined the Deseret News editorial staff, he was covering the semi-annual general conference of the Church. While seated at the press table a half hour before the beginning of the session, he was approached by President David O. McKay, then a counselor in the First Presidency, who informed him of his call to serve in the First Council of the Seventy. Absorbing this shocking news, he remained at the press table to cover the session and hear his name read for the sustaining vote of the entire Church.

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