Professor nibley has an unequaled knowledge of ancient scripture and their translations. David persuitte, joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon. Hugh nibleys comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Part 1 part 2 rightclick cntrlclick for macs and save. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 2 deseret book. 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. 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project to gather and publish all of hugh nibleys published books and articles, as well as many other previously unpublished papers and transcribed talks. Lecture 17 book of mormon 2 nephi 2 the law and the atonement hugh nibley mormon. David nibley is an actor and editor primarily known for his starring roles in saints and soldiers. 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. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2. 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. Nibley in the second of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. And all are clearly represented on our facsimile no.
Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. 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. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2 neal a. 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. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 22 2 nephi. 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. I mention this because this is the theme of the book of mormon in which the words destroy or destruction appear 354 times. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures. Actual transcript of an honors class at brigham young university in provo utah, taught by hugh nibley. On november 27, 1967 the metropolitan museum of art in new york city made available to the church certain papyri fragments that had once been in the possession of joseph smith.
Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. Hugh nibleys book of mormon challenge david van alstyne. This might sound more impressive if it were not for the fact that the period in. 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. Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 18 2 nephi 38 lehis family. It seems to be a mimic of lecture 49, thus the chapters of 2 nephi 2931 are missing and the series is incomplete. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. The great hugh nibley was very wrong about a few important. Lecture 18 book of mormon 2 nephi 38 hugh nibley mormon.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and represents only the opinions andor editorial decisions of hugh nibley and sharman b. How a professional development project lasted 25 years hugh nibley subject index this subject index covering the books and articles written by hugh nibley was complied by gary gillum, louis midgley and pat ward, from 20042007. For a discussion in this vein by an author who is not shy about describing problems with nibleys scholarship, see todd m. That is the image of the eye of re in the head of the standing lady, who is born every morning daily the lotus. If you prefer to read, then the transcripts are available online for free. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b.
Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. See more ideas about hugh nibley, lds scriptures and lds books. However, you should be able to get the audio for all four semesters here. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 2 nephis. 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. See all books authored by hugh nibley, including approaching zion the collected works of hugh nibley, vol 9, and since cumorah collected works of hugh nibley, vol 7, and more on.
Teachings of the book of mormon, part 4 by hugh nibley. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Both the lehi story, which covers less than ten years in the thousandyear history of the book of mormon, and the lachish letters both happen to be the same years. Looks like only the first semesters lectures are on this youtube channel. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. 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. Nibley bookofmormon uploaded a video 6 years ago 2. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. 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. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990. It always got me because theres an important trading center in the middle of the sahara that goes by the name of dar alhamra which means red city. Lecture 02 book of mormon nephis heritage hugh nibley. Prophet of the restoration, praise to the man, heavens door, hatching pete, friends for life.
Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. 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. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 7 1 nephi 1. 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. He also appeared in disneys high school musical 2 2007. Lecture 22 book of mormon hugh nibley mormon youtube. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. The book of mormon challenge was popularised by hugh nibley, and often presented to his students in a course on the book of mormon. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 1 deseret book. Part two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41.
As hugh nibley demonstrates in his lectures below, the. Lecture 17 book of mormon 2 nephi 2 the law and the. He was a prolific author, and wrote apologetic works supporting the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of joseph smith. Lecture 21 book of mormon hugh nibley mormon youtube. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. 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. The book of mormon has withstood 174 years of intense scrutiny, both pro and con, and stands as a tangible witness that it is exactly as it has been purported to be a divine book written and translated by the gift and power of god. The famous 17th chapter of the book of the dead explains our fig. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university. You may be familiar with the nibley challenge, wherein hugh nibley challenged his university students to write a book as complex and consistent as the book of mormon in 60 days, with all its parallels to the ancient world. Isbn 9780875791272 9780875791272 hardcover, deseret book co, 1987 nibley. Hugh nibley, the prophetic book of mormon salt lake city. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc.
Nibley bookofmormon uploaded a video 6 years ago 49. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university 19891990. The editor text scanned all four volumes of the series to about half the original by eliminating those portions the editor felt not necessary to the verses under discussion. To set our hearts on riches is, in the book of mormon, the ultimate disaster. He had roles in 17 miracles, my girlfriends boyfriend, church ball, joseph smith. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Hugh nibley books list of books by author hugh nibley. Nibley on extinction of the wicked book of mormon is like a fossil 1,2 this is one of those great periods of extermination. Hugh nibley subject index hugh nibley collection hbll. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original.
In retrospect the book was an earthquake, shattering the intellectual and religious landscapes on which the book of mormon had been erected and creating new vistas and pinnacles. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon. The love of money is the root of all evil 1 timothy 6. 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. Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. The purpose of this two volume series is to make easily available selections from lectures transcribed and published in four volumes as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday. Lecture 22 book of mormon 2 nephi 2931 scripture and cannon hugh. Teachings of the book of mormon semester 2 transcripts. Proctor, american book of mormon map eldin ricks, book of mormon. Parry, the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns.
The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Deseret book and the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1986. Hugh nibley taught of a potential connection between hopi legend and the book of mormon. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. 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. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b. David nibley mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
449 1070 1054 51 1472 777 520 324 1508 236 1256 520 1024 699 1469 994 1286 70 781 296 206 835 23 1494 360 723 1030 1486 1286 1038 1368 1069 1325 199 17 526 247 654 971 1045 258 1094 544 1078 1332 180 336