He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume 2, by. You may be familiar with the nibley challenge, wherein hugh nibley challenged his university students to write a book as complex and. Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. Mormon author hugh nibley honored with byu lecture series. Hugh nibleys comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. However, you should be able to get the audio for all four semesters here. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol.
Semester four contains twentyseven lectures focusing. 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. Nibley retired in 1975 but continued teaching until 1994, spending the majority of his time in the harold b. 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. Each year at its annual book of mormon lands conference, the book of mormon archaeological forum gives the father lehi.
The collected works of hugh nibley book 6 thanks for sharing. Learn how authors of antimormon materials use specific strategies to convince readers of their trustworthiness, knowledge, and lack of bias. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. Nibley is notable for his extensive research and publication on ancient languages and culture, his. Although nibley did, at times, discuss the prophet specifically, his defense of joseph came primarily through academic vindication of the book of mormon. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b.
Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. 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. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures. Hugh nibley, a mormon scholar, historian and gadfly who defended his faith yet openly criticized what he saw as many members conformity and materialism, has died. Hugh nibley, the book of mormon, and the lachish letters. I have always thought in reading the book of mormon, woe to the generation that understands this book. See more ideas about hugh nibley, lds scriptures and lds books. Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. 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. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. 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. 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.
For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners. Semester two contains twentyseven lectures focusing. Hugh nibley s comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Looks like only the first semester s lectures are on this youtube channel. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 1 deseret book. Dec 01, 2014 nibley commentary of the book of mormon volume 1. Hugh nibley and joseph smith book of mormon central. Nibley, a mormon religious scholar who was one of the most active and outspoken defenders of mormon writings and teachings, died yesterday at his home in provo. 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. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. Commentary of the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. 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.
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. 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 two by hugh nibley. Howlers in the book of mormon hugh nibley collection hbll. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibley commentary of the book of mormon volume 1. His wikipedia article doesnt really list criticisms of him. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Lecture 17 book of mormon 2 nephi 2 the law and the. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 2004. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 4 neal a. Hugh nibley, brother brigham challenges the saints, collected works of hugh nibley, vol. 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. Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and rep. Nibley shows that a long list of mistakes presumably made by joseph smith may actually turn out to be, on closer inspection and with fuller understanding, vindications of its authenticity. Jan 01, 2004 hugh nibley s knowledge of egypt and adjacent areas at the time that lehi left help to make an interesting and relevant point of view on events and imagery in the book of mormon. Most of hugh nibleys papers, both published and unpublished, along with a complete annotated bibliography, a complete scriptural index, and a subject index of his works can now be ordered. It always got me because theres an important trading center. Hugh nibley, lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites ecological nomadism versus epic heroism in ether.
See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. As hugh nibley demonstrates in his lectures below, the. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2. 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.
Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Hugh nibley, prophetic book of mormon book of mormon central. Parry, the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns. Hugh nibley is the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Hugh nibley is probably mormonisms most famous scholar, but ive heard him referred to as a disgraced egyptologist. The purpose of this book is to make easily available selections from the four volume lectures transcribed and published as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. If you prefer to read, then the transcripts are available online for free. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon.
Hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2 neal a. 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. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners with his. From hugh nibley, the world and the prophets 1987, 214. A biblical scholar looks at the book of mormon mormons in.
Hugh nibley lectures manuscript collection descriptions. Lecture 1 introduction the book of mormon like nothing else. 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. Just as attorneys representing the church wouldnt bear their testimonies in a courtroom, hugh nibley defended joseph smith through facts and scholarly dialogue, not testimony bearing. 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, teachings of the book of mormonsemester 1.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Hugh nibley was a veritable genius, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. 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. May 17, 2015 lecture 10 book of mormon dead sea scrolls hugh nibley mormon youtube stay safe and healthy.
In an article published in 1982 hugh nibley proposes to demonstrate that the lachish letters are the star witness for the correctness of the book of mormon, the opening scenes of which take. January 2, 1965 by ben crowder antimormon writers, book of mormon, joseph smith jr. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university 19891990.
The book of mormon challenge hugh nibley lds historian and apologist hugh nibley, in an effort to show how impossible it would be for someone to write the bom, issued. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Jan 26, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. The ancient and the academic hugh nibleys teachings. Nibley s honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890.
Hugh nibley on the book of mormon from hugh nibley, the prophetic book of mormon 1989, 16566. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. 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. For over forty years he has enthralled his readers and listeners with his encyclopedic knowledge, his wit, and his untiring research in defense of latterday saint beliefs. 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. Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon sharman bookwalter hummel, editor selections from all four volumes teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley. 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. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during. Hugh nibley taught of a potential connection between hopi legend and the book of mormon. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon.
Hugh nibleys knowledge of egypt and adjacent areas at the time that lehi left help to make an interesting and relevant point of view on events and imagery in the book of. The idea that the book of mormon was simply a product of its time. Nibley volume 1 edited from semester 1, 2 nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. 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. The long, long silence was broken by an angel from on high. Feb 12, 20 hugh nibley was a veritable genius, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. 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. Rediscovery of the apocrypha and the book of mormon hugh. 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. Jan 01, 1988 hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. Hugh nibleys teachings, dealings and understanding of the hopi by jody livingston as an avid researcher of the indigenous inhabitants of the american. Oct 25, 2016 according to hugh nibley, the father of contemporary mormon scriptural and theological scholarship, the book of mormon can and should be tested.
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