David Hocking – Overview of the Annotated Editions
David and his wife Teresa are parents to 3 children and “Grammy and Grampy” to 9 grandchildren. Born in Hyannis, Massachusetts, he has a rich New England heritage. As a young Deacon, he helped clear the Joseph Smith Memorial in Sharon, VT for camp grounds. Now living in Raleigh, NC, he enjoys being close to the “land of Lehi.” He loves gardening and is an accomplished guitarist, a talent he was able to use in the England South Mission in 1971-1973 as a member of the Family Portrait Singers, at BYU in the Young Ambassadors (1969-1970) and in several dance bands.
David received an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering in 1971 and a B.S. in Microbiology in 1975 from BYU. He has worked for 43 years in Sales and Marketing in the Biotechnology industry. He has authored a book on hemoglobin disorders as part of the newborn screening programs utilized in State Health Laboratories. He has invented a 5-minute test to detect the various forms of Sickle Cell Disease in newborns, children and adults. The test requires no equipment and is being used in over 30 low-resource countries to help save lives.
BeaconLight Books, LLC, was formed to illuminate sacred texts. He has been reformatting scripture to help readers better understand them with increased comprehension. He is the Managing Editor of The Annotated Book of Mormon which has been created to help readers understand the everlasting gospel as explained in the text, together with what the modern prophets and apostles have taught about it. The text has been formatted so readers can identify natural conversations, poetic speech patterns, prophecies, and the words of God. The annotations include prophetic commentaries on quoted scripture and the use of colored text. These elements bear witness to the divinity of this ancient text by drawing upon Hebrew tradition—much different from the nineteenth century rural America known to Joseph Smith.
Virtual Expo September 2020
My wife Melanie and I have been using the A BofM all through 2020 as we study Come Follow materials. We have found all the special features very useful especially the color coding of text indicating who the writer/speakers are. The imbedded insight material is a great service. Having it just when needed, in the moment, is inspired. We have the B of J but have not appreciated its content until this expo presentation. Now we will very likely dive into its content and insights. We commend you for this work and trust that it is very rewarding for you. Thank you, Carl and Melanie Harris
I don’t think you fully appreciate what you have done for so many with your hard work. Lives are being touched and drawn back into the pages of the Book of Mormon thanks to your efforts. My father has read the Annotated Book of Mormon 17 times! He loves it and is passionate to share it with others. I have given copies to each of my sons. Friends have seen my copy and ordered copies for themselves and their families. At no other time in history has there been a need to dive back into our scriptures, and you product was there at just the right time to fill that need. I’m so very grateful you chose to listen to that prompting you had! Many thanks!
David, your work is globally monumental. What a great contribution three books are to the world in bring them to the truth.
I am so happy I could help the little bit that I did.
I have sold many copies of your two first books at my cost with your kind discount to help more ane more come to the Christ.
Lord you for your inspired efforts.
David W. Allan