Joseph Fielding McConkie

Who was Joseph Fielding McConkie?

Joseph Fielding McConkie was an emeritus professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University and an author or co-author of over 25 books.

McConkie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the son of Bruce R. McConkie and Amelia Smith McConkie. In 1966, he married Brenda Kempton in the Salt Lake Temple.

McConkie received a Doctorate of Education from BYU in 1973 and was an LDS Chaplain in Vietnam. He served in many capacities in the LDS Church, including as president of the Scotland Edinburgh Mission from 1989 to 1992. He also served as president of a student stake at BYU and was an Institute Director in Seattle, Washington.

Before retiring, McConkie taught at BYU as a Professor of Ancient Scripture in the College of Religious Education.