Hugh nibley is probably still best known for his groundbreaking investigations into the ancient near eastern backgrounds of lehi and of the jaredites. In retrospect the book was an earthquake, shattering the intellectual and religious landscapes on which the book of mormon had been erected and. The original books only had occasional verse references. Hugh nibleys 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. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original.
I have made an effort to add scripture references to each paragraph, when applicable, including chapter and verse. 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. Commentary of the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. Dec 01, 2014 nibley commentary of the book of mormon volume 1. Teachings of the book of mormon part two by hugh nibley. 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. The collected works of hugh nibley book 6 thanks for sharing.
Every volume has been updated and rebuilt for the latest digital formats. 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. 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. Semester two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. Isbn 9780875790473 9780875790473 hardcover, deseret book co, 1986. Hugh nibley 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. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped.
Hugh nibleys most popular book is approaching zion the collected works of hugh nibley, volume. Books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. 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. Nibley s honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Nibleys honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Mar 28, 2010 most of hugh nibleys writings are now contained in the collected works of hugh nibley, which has become a 19 volume series of books compiled and published by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, and the neal a. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, brigham young university, c2008. Hugh nibley books list of books by author hugh nibley. 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. Originally published in 1957 as a melchizedek priesthood manual, an approach to the book of mormon is dr. Hugh nibley s complete works were published jointly by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms and deseret book. Those classic studies are contained in this volumethe first of several books to appear in the volumes of the collected works of hugh nibley that deal with the book of mormon. Hugh nibley, lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites.
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. 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, lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites. Buy the complete set of the collected works of hugh nibley. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university 19891990. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. The long, long silence was broken by an angel from on high. More editions of the collected works of 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. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, neal a. The following text is taken from the collected works of hugh nibley, vol.
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. 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. So, hugh nibley has two lawyers speaking at his funeral. I could spend the rest of my life reading just here. Commentary on the book of mormon ebook written by hugh w. As hugh nibley demonstrates in his lectures below, the. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during. Hugh nibley, prophetic book of mormon book of mormon central. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 4 volume set by hugh nibley jan 1, 1993 paperback.
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. Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. See more ideas about hugh nibley, lds scriptures and lds books. Hugh nibley s comments on the structure and complexity of the book of mormon collected works of hugh nibley, vol. Lehi in the desert the world of the jaredites there were jaredites. 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. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, brigham young university, c2005. Hugh nibley has been centrally concerned with primitive christianity, especially the shadowy era between the new testament proper. 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. 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. Most of hugh nibleys writings are now contained in the collected works of hugh nibley, which has become a 19 volume series of books compiled and published by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, and the neal a. An approach to the book of mormon by hugh nibley collectors edition 1976 lds hardcover book 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.
Nibley, the book of mormon as a record of military strategy, byu speeches 17 february 1962 mp3 donald w. Teachings of the book of mormon part one by hugh nibley. The ancient and the academic hugh nibleys teachings. Book of mormon authenticity should be consulted for some real excitement. Mar 17, 2014 nibleys commentary on the book of mormon. 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.
Part 1 part 2 rightclick cntrlclick for macs and save. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b. It seems to be a mimic of lecture 49, thus the chapters of 2 nephi 2931 are missing and the series is incomplete. Semester one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. 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. 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. Reviewed by david rolph seely seventeen years ago, as an undergraduate at brigham. 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 a. Buy a cheap copy of mormonism and early christianity. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. Hugh nibley has 55 books on goodreads with 14872 ratings. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nibley commentary of the book of mormon volume 1. 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. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. Parry, the book of mormon text reformatted according to parallelistic patterns. All nineteen volumes of hugh nibleys collected works are available together as ebooks for the very first time. 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. Jan 26, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Aug 07, 2012 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.
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