Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. The articles on hugh nibley and on egyptian names in the book of mormon are each long enough, and to combine them would make an article that is too long and bulky. Nibley, a fantastic download i must daresay, i noticed that lecture 22 is not what it says it is nor is it what it ought to be. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 1 deseret book. The book of mormon challenge was popularised by hugh nibley, and often presented to his students in a course on the book of mormon. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 hugh nibley follow this and additional works at. I have laughed and wept as i have written this final examination speaking on behalf of all who have taken a nibley class, attended a nibley fireside, sourcechecked a footnote, or have been changed by reading his gifted prose, i say, simply, thank you, hugh, with special mention also to phyllis. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original. Hugh nibley was a veritable genius, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Hugh nibley, teachings of the book of mormon semester 1. Part of thereligious education commons this book is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars.
Lecture 02 book of mormon nephis heritage hugh nibley. Ive included some context because his narrative is interesting. Since joseph smith was younger than most of you and not nearly so experienced or welleducated as any of you at the time he ed the book of mormon, it should not be too. I mention this because this is the theme of the book of mormon in which the words destroy or destruction appear 354 times. The long, long silence was broken by an angel from on high. The great hugh nibley was very wrong about a few important. Hugh nibley is one of the best known and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 provo. This class was videotaped in the maesar building during winter semester 1986 and the text was then transcribed and is included here in this book. Nibley is notable for his extensive research and publication on ancient languages and culture, his vigorous defense of doctrines of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and for frankly discussing what he saw as the shortcomings of the lds people and culture. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university.
In 1957 hugh nibleys an approach to the book of mormon appeared on the scene, the melchizedek priesthood manual for that year cue the sighs of bittersweet longing for the manuals of yesteryear. Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. Lecture 17 book of mormon 2 nephi 2 the law and the. Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. That is a quotation from the pseudepigrapha,11 which is quoted by paul, and it is also quoted in the book of mormon. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners with his encyclopedic knowledge, his wit, and his untiring research in defense of latterday saint beliefs. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. He went out and tried to preach, ran into real trouble, and had to leave town hugh nibley, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 1, p. In many respects this is the experience of moses moses 1 and abraham abraham 3 and a multitude of other prophets who are.
Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley nook. Nibley in the second of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Basically, the idea is that the detractors of the book are invited to try their hand at writing a similar epic, the point presumably being that it is so difficult that it could only have come about with divine help. Hugh nibley, mormon scholar hugh winder nibley born march 27, 1910 in portland, oregon february 24, 2005 was one of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints most celebrated scholars. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 4 by hugh nibley. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. Book by hugh nibleys daughter about lds faith stirs controversy. Thanks in part to being exposed to his works, i shifted from hardliner rightwing mormon towards progressive mormon, and then finally realized that mormonism has little place for true progressives. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during. Hugh nibley identifies 30 rules for lucrative antimormon book writing and expounds upon each rule, in the cited work, through examples found in various antimormon books. An approach to the book of mormon by hugh nibley goodreads. Hugh nibleys knowledge of egypt and adjacent areas at the time that lehi left help to make an interesting and relevant point of.
An approach to the book of mormon the collected works of hugh nibley. Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Part two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41. It was in the first class ever held in book of mormon for near eastern students, and the semester had barely.
Looks like only the first semesters lectures are on this youtube channel. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. However, you should be able to get the audio for all four semesters here. Semester four contains twentyseven lectures focusing on 3 nephi 6 through moroni 10. The ancient and the academic hugh nibleys teachings. In a subsequent lecture, hugh nibley expands on this legend a bit. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon.
Hugh nibleys comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Nibley on his fathers side and alexander neibaur, the first jewish convert to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on his mothers side, nibley grew up with a strong gospel presence in his life from. Book by hugh nibleys daughter about lds faith stirs. Hugh winder nibley march 27, 1910 february 24, 2005 was an american scholar and an apologist of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church who was a professor at brigham young university byu for nearly 50 years.
Each year at its annual book of mormon lands conference, the book of mormon archaeological forum gives the father lehi award and the mother sariah award to a couple who have contributed significantly to. The love of money is the root of all evil 1 timothy 6. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. Parry, the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday. Ricks with the completion of the collected works of hugh nibley 19 volumes in all and the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of nibleys birth this year, i felt it would be a good time for me to share some of the experiences i. See more ideas about hugh nibley, lds scriptures and lds books. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 2 nephis heritage text. Hugh nibleys teachings, dealings and understanding of the hopi by jody livingston as an avid researcher of the indigenous inhabitants of the american southwest, specifically with a focus on the hopi and ancestral pueblo, i was recently in a conversation with some fellow members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and followers of the book of. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890.
Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped. Some interpret these assemblies as examples of divine council. Nibley on extinction of the wicked book of mormon is like a fossil 1,2 this is one of those great periods of extermination. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890.
Hugh nibley, teachings of the book of mormonsemester 1. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. I actually like nibley as a byu student, and his public political positions which sided more with democrats than republicans resonated with me. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol.
It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a. Rather than trying to prove the book of mormon is true, he takes the approach to say, for example, are. The rules are reprinted here to aid in the identification and dissection of critical works. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. The article on the egyptian names in the book of mormon is based on sound scholarship and actual irrefutable facts. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Historical and current lds pronunciation of the name would favor the latter, reading the ph as. The imagery and practices found in the book of mormon are compared with certain phrases and material concerns found in jewish and christian apocryphal writings. Howlers in the book of mormon hugh nibley collection hbll. This book, published by deseret book and the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, inaugurates an ambitious multivolume project to gather and publish all of hugh nibleys published books and articles, as well as many other previously unpublished papers and transcribed talks. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university 19891990. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990. Reid the washington post, may 8, 2005 although the lds church is one of the wealthiest and fastestgrowing christian denominations, members of the faith often take a defensive stance toward the outside world.
Rediscovery of the apocrypha and the book of mormon hugh. Nibley, professor emeritus of ancient scriptures at brigham young university, gave the following twentysix lectures in an honors class on the pearl of great price. Hugh nibley, an approach to the book of mormon, 3rd ed. Hugh winder nibley was born on march 27, 1910, in portland, oregon, as the third of four boys born to alexander and agnes sloan nibley. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners. To set our hearts on riches is, in the book of mormon, the ultimate disaster. Nibley was notable both for vigorously defending the church and for frankly discussing what he saw as the shortcomings of the lds people and culture. So, hugh nibley has two lawyers speaking at his funeral. Readers of an approach to the book of mormon, the sixth volume in the collected works of hugh nibley, will find erudite and sometimes unexpected insights into this book of scripture as evidenced by this excerpt from the preface to the 1964 edition. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham young university, and somewhat on a lark, i slipped. If you prefer to read, then the transcripts are available online for free. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 2 deseret book. He was a prolific author, and wrote apologetic works supporting the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of joseph smith. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2 neal a.
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