Looks like only the first semester s lectures are on this youtube channel. Hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. 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. Hugh nibley, teachings of the book of mormon semester 1. 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. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well.
Teachings of the book of mormon semester 2 transcripts transcripts of 27 lectures by hugh w. Hugh nibley is the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. 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. 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. In refering to his statement in a commencement prayer he gave in 1960 in which he said, we have met here. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, video. So, hugh nibley has two lawyers speaking at his funeral. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original.
Part three contains twentynine lectures focusing on alma 45 through 3 nephi 20. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university. Hugh nibleys opening remarks in his earthshaking address, leaders to managers. I professor of history and religion f brigham young university. Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 2004.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Apr 9, 2016 lecture 12 book of mormon 1 nephi 811 the tree of life hugh nible. 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. Hugh nibley taught of a potential connection between hopi legend and the book of mormon. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh 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. 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. Rediscovery of the apocrypha and the book of mormon hugh. It seems to be a mimic of lecture 49, thus the chapters of 2 nephi 2931 are missing and the series is incomplete. 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. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon. 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.
Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Although nibley did, at times, discuss the prophet specifically, his defense of joseph came primarily through academic vindication of the book of mormon. 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. Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. If you prefer to read, then the transcripts are available online for free. The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Announcing volume 173 in the collected works of hugh nibley.
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. 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. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 1. 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 mormon. The fatal shift, given at the byu commencement ceremony on august 19, 1983, would have fit even more perfectly in an oxford setting. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and represents only the opinions. 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. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham. 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 brigham young university, and represents only the opinions andor editorial decisions of hugh nibley and sharman b. The book of mormon challenge was popularised by hugh nibley, and often presented to his students in a course on the book of mormon. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2. Hugh nibley s comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol.
In it, he compares the cultural traits of the middle east with those described in the book of mormon. Howlers in the book of mormon hugh nibley collection hbll. Jan 26, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. 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. 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. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon.
Hugh nibley was a veritable genius, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990. Nibley on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, 27 march 1990, volume 2 john m. 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. 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. Looks like only the first semesters lectures are on this youtube channel. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2 neal a.
I mention this because this is the theme of the book of mormon in which the words destroy or destruction appear 354 times. Lecture 1 introduction the book of mormon like nothing else. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. Nibley on extinction of the wicked book of mormon is like a fossil 1,2 this is one of those great periods of extermination. The ancient and the academic hugh nibleys teachings. Lundquist, stephen david ricks deseret book, 1990 bible 676 pages. Lecture 02 book of mormon nephis heritage hugh nibley.
Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 2 nephis heritage text. Thanks to delia taylor for the treasure trove of hugh nibley resources. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners. Jan 01, 1988 hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. 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. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday. Nibley s honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Islam and mormonism a comparison by hugh nibley 3\u201d. The long, long silence was broken by an angel from on high.
However, you should be able to get the audio for all four semesters here. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b. 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. 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. Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures. Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley. With great excitement i am happy to announce on behalf of farms the longawaited publication of volume 173 in the best selling. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 provo. Hugh nibley and joseph smith book of mormon central. Mar 06, 20 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 up with a strong gospel presence in his. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars.
Several years ago i fell asleep reading nibleys abraham in egypt, the collected works of hugh nibley, volume 14, and had the following dream that appeared to be a future farms press conference, circa 2063 ad. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 4 by hugh nibley. 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. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university 19891990. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. 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.
Hugh nibleys comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. According to the book of mormon, ether is a jaredite prophet, one of the last surviving jaredites, and primary author of the book of ether. Semester four contains twentyseven lectures focusing on 3 nephi 6 through moroni 10. Teachings of the book of mormon semester 2 transcripts. 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. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped. Did hugh and his friend scribble book of mormon passages in egyptian in one of utahs. Parry, the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns. 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.
Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 2 deseret book. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w.
Lecture 12 book of mormon 1 nephi 811 the tree of life. If you prefer to read, then the transcripts are available online for. 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. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 4 by hugh nibley nook.
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