Nibley also aimed to place the book of mormon within a biblical, middleeastern context. 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. Lee library at byu, nibley had his own office where he worked on his magnum opus, one eternal round, which focuses on the hypocephalus facsimile. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 2 deseret book. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley mormon youtube. Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. 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. In addition to his efforts as a scholar, nibley was well known for writings and lectures on lds scripture and doctrinal topics, many of which were published in lds church magazines. Hugh nibleys comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol.
Transcripts of lectures present to an honors book o. Dec 18, 2018 the love of money is the root of all evil 1 timothy 6. My tbm father hasnt read the essay on the book of abraham, but beloved that high nibley s book about boa confirms that it is real. Teachings of the book of mormon part two by hugh nibley. The book of mormon manuscripts preston nibley byu speeches. Around the time of nibley s death in 2005, his daughter martha beck published a memoir where she claimed to have recovered repressed memories of nibley sexually abusing her. 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 had while editing nibleys books. 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.
The article on the egyptian names in the book of mormon is based on sound scholarship and actual irrefutable facts. Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley nook. I remember nibley talking about how the pronounciation of ra has changed over the 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. 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. The 7 hugh nibley quotes every mormon should know lds living. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped.
Hugh nibley weekly lecture series beginning tonight at byu. This might sound more impressive if it were not for the fact that the period in. Hugh nibley books list of books by author hugh nibley. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 1 deseret book. 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. He was over forty older than the prophet joseph was when he was martyred at carthage when his first book, lehi in the desert and the world of. Lecture 03 book of mormon geopolitics 600 bc hugh nibley mormon. 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. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a. Selections from all four volumes, teachings of the book of mormon, by hugh w.
Hugh nibleys extensive contribution to book of mormon. His book an approach to the book of mormon was used as a lesson manual for the lds church in 1957. That is a quotation from the pseudepigrapha,11 which is quoted by paul, and it is also quoted in the book of mormon. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641.
It seems to be a mimic of lecture 49, thus the chapters of 2 nephi 2931 are missing and the series is incomplete. Semester two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41. 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. 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 book of mormon studies and research. As hugh nibley demonstrates in his lectures below, the. Mar 17, 2014 nibley commentary of the book of mormon volume 1. 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. Willes center for book of mormon studies and the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, in conjunction with religious education and the harold b.
Nibley, teachings of the book of mormon seely 1 9 1 this volume is the third installment of a projected four of the transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university in 19891990. Nibley s honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. 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. Read some of nibleys unpublished lectures and discourses. The world and the prophets is a collection of talks that dr. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 4 setting the stage, 600 bc text. A consecrated life, the authorized biography of hugh. If the text of the book of mormon were to be used as the script for makig a series of movies, this is what the movie trailer might look like. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. In 1990, farms sponsored a 12 part lecture series by hugh nibley called one eternal round. Attend nibleys daughter zina nibley petersens discussion of. See more ideas about hugh nibley, lds scriptures and lds books. Mormon author hugh nibley honored with byu lecture series.
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. Some additional thoughts on jordan peterson, the book of mormon, and hugh nibley ok so today im listening to a youtube set of lectures by jordan peterson 5 hours for the next 50 years, and it reminded me why i think the parallels of petersons lectures with the book of mormon and hugh nibleys interpretations are so interesting. 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. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. To set our hearts on riches is, in the book of mormon, the ultimate disaster. Lee library, are hosting a weekly lecture series that begins tonight, january 14th, 2010, at 7. The love of money is the root of all evil 1 timothy 6. Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 1 the book of mormon like nothing else full lecture series. 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 1 neal a. Attend nibley s daughter zina nibley petersens discussion of nibley s early education today. Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Lecture 04 book of mormon hugh nibley mormon youtube.
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. Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Hugh nibley and the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures.
Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. Part three contains twentynine lectures focusing on alma 45 through 3 nephi 20. Since utah beach, hugh nibley was never again the same. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon.
The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol. The opposition to these facts comes from religious bigotry. The great hugh nibley was very wrong about a few important. I have made an effort to add scripture references to each paragraph, when applicable, including chapter and verse. It consists of twentynine lectures, of approximately twelve pages each, covering alma 45 through 3 nephi 20. Nibley concisely sets forth the mormon idea of revelation particularly the importance of prophecy and contrasts it was historic christianity, which tends to limit revelation to. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990.
Hugh nibleys extensive contribution to book of mormon studies is a monument of dedication and ingenuity. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. Lecture 10 book of mormon dead sea scrolls hugh nibley mormon duration. The great hugh nibley was very wrong about a few important things. It was hugh nibley talking about egyptology and the book of abraham for 12 lectures. Some additional thoughts on jordan peterson, the book of mormon, and hugh nibley ok so today im listening to a youtube set of lectures by jordan peterson 5 hours for the next 50 years, and it reminded me why i think the parallels of petersons lectures with the book of mormon and hugh nibley s interpretations are so interesting.
Lecture book of mormon 1 nephi 1214 nephis vision. Preston nibley offers littleknown insights into the history of the book of mormon manuscripts which help us appreciate its value as a book of scripture. The same variety of endings is found in the book of mormon, e. 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. Part two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41. Hugh nibley, the book of mormon, and the lachish letters. 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. Hugh nibley s complete works were published jointly by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms and deseret book. Nibley makes a big point about the parallelism of names between the lachish letters and the book of mormon, bringing in also the aramaic letters from elephantine as further comparison. A prolific writer, a keen and witty observer, and a relentless critic of the worldly, he has led members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints of all ages to. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5.
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