Altought Bruce R. McConkie's work is not an official LDS Church Publication, it is a clear and consise presentation of what mormons believe. I found the "encyclopedic" style quite useful, and it has plenty of cross-references that come in handy when looking for unfamiliar names. One of the most stressed matters within the work is the identity of Christ, from His premortal commission, His earthly ministry, the things He is bringing to pass in the latter days, and His glorious second coming. Worthy of mention here is that the work includes the most complete summary of what the scriptures say are the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ. McConkie is one of the most versed latter-day saints regarding the messiah, and in this work, it shows. Definitely, a good study tool, but not for entry-level study of mormonism.