An approach to the book of mormon by hugh nibley byu. 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project to gather and publish all of hugh nibleys published books and articles, as well as many other previously unpublished papers and transcribed talks. The articles in this volume, brought together under one cover for the first time, approach the book of mormon. How to write an antimormon book hugh nibley professor at brigham young university february 17, 1962 devotional. Resources for better understanding the book of mormon and. Deseret book and the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1986. How to write an antimormon book hugh nibley byu speeches. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a. Hugh winder nibley was one of mormonisms most celebrated scholars. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped. Preach my gospel, lds missionary study guide, chapter 35 especially 5, 2004 finding christ through the book of mormon, susan easton black heroes from the book of mormon, bookcraft. The ancient doctrine of the two ways and the book of. Byu speeches 218 university press building provo, utah 84602.
Hugh nibley discusses the military strategy and tactics of the wars in the book of mormon compared to other modern and ancient warfare. Twentiethcentury book of mormon scholar hugh nibley referred repeatedly in his writings to the famous and ubiquitous doctrine of the two ways, but as far as i have been able to determine, he never explored how it is embedded in nephite discourse. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. Brother brigham challenges the saints presents hugh nibleys reflections on the thoughts of brigham young on politics, education, leadership, and the environment. Though it is several decades old, it still offers a challenge worth pondering. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. He is also associate professor of history at brigham young university, where he teaches american religious history.
Hugh nibleys extensive contribution to book of mormon studies is a monument. 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. Spencer fluhman is the executive director of the neal a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one. Book of mormon peoples the encyclopedia of mormonism. Although nibley did, at times, discuss the prophet specifically, his defense of joseph came primarily through academic vindication of the book of mormon. The presence of prophets and of contemporary prophecies were important to the book of mormon people. It was brought forth by prophetic gifts for prophetic purposes. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 2004. Religious studies center, brigham young university and deseret book, 2003, 8096. 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. Nibley was professor emeritus of ancient scripture at byu, having. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, provo, ut and salt lake city.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during. 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. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of. 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. The 7 hugh nibley quotes every mormon should know lds living. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. I want to continue my scripture study under his tutoring. Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. March 20, 1968 by ben crowder abraham, abraham literature, book of abraham, book of mormon, book of the dead, cosmological. The book of mormon as a record of military strategy byu. 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. Nibley was notable both for vigorously defending the church and for frankly discussing what he saw. This is an excellent book to use in your daily scripture study of the book of mormon.
Welch, hugh nibley and the book of mormon, ensign, apr. Lecture 03 book of mormon geopolitics 600 bc hugh nibley. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Welch meticulously tracks the timeline of the book of mormons translation. He graduated summa cum laude from byu and received masters and doctoral degrees in history from the university of wisconsinmadison. His apologist works, while not official positions of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, are highly regarded within the lds community and mainly attempt to support the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of. Includes material on scriptural studies conducted by nibley. Did the daughter of hugh nibley accuse him of abusing her. Willes book of mormon lecture is now available online. Home latterday saint movement studies mormon studies.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle edition by hummel, sharman bookwalter. Learn how authors of anti mormon materials use specific strategies to convince readers of their trustworthiness, knowledge, and lack of bias. The ancient doctrine of the two ways and the book of mormon. For byu studies in 1988, hugh nibley received an unusual critique from kent p. 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. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 3 geopolitics and. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon, volume one, kindle. I had never read any of hugh nibley s books before. He was a prolific author, and wrote apologetic works supporting the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of joseph smith. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2.
The book of mormon as a record of military strategy byu speeches. How a professional development project lasted 25 years. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 4 setting the. 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 who was a professor at brigham young university byu for nearly 50 years.
Resources for better understanding the book of mormon and tools for dealing with common attacks on the lds faith suggestions from jeff lindsay, 2018 there are many interesting resources for coping with challenging or meaningful questions about the book of mormon and latterday saint religion. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Hugh nibley, lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites. It seems to be a mimic of lecture 49, thus the chapters of 2 nephi 2931 are missing and the series is incomplete. Reasons why the book of mormon is the true word of god. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 1 deseret book.
Hugh winder nibley was born march 27, 1910, in portland, ore. Hugh nibley professor at brigham young university february 17. Jan 28, 2010 it is not necessary to loosen ones hold on redemptive theology especially the doctrines of the fall, atonement and rebirth as taught in the book of mormon as one becomes more knowledgeable. The timeliness of brighams counsel on these topics will quickly become apparent to readers, as will the unique insights that nibley adds. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. His apologist works, while not official positions of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, are highly regarded within the lds. Here are some suggested resources that may be of help. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven. Babylon, bible, book of mormon, book of moses, book of remembrance, coffin texts, darkness, earth. Hugh winder nibley march 27, 1910 february 24, 2005 was an american author, mormon apologist, and professor at brigham young university byu. She gained notoriety for her accusations that she was sexually molested by her father hugh nibley. Jan 26, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Below is the book of mormon challenge, an assignment that professor hugh nibley at byu sometimes gave to students in a required class on the book of mormon. Martha nibley beck is the daughter of wellknown lds scholar hugh nibley.
Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. 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 16, 2020 the latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. 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. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 1 the. The book of mormon as a record of military strategy hugh nibley professor at brigham young university april 10, 1967 devotional. Martha beck gained notoriety for her accusations that she was sexually molested by her father hugh nibley. When others made scholarly attacks against josephs character, nibley would move the debate to a discussion of the historicity of the book on its own terms. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series.
It is not necessary to loosen ones hold on redemptive theology especially the doctrines of the fall, atonement and rebirth as taught in the book of mormon as one becomes more knowledgeable. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, c1986. Lecture 04 book of mormon hugh nibley mormon youtube. 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. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Nibley, lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites salt lake city. It speaks in a clarion voice of warning to those who would survive the last days. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well.
Hugh nibley publications and writings brigham young university. Prophecy in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. Challenge on the book of mormon hugh nibley below is the book of mormon challenge, an assignment that professor hugh nibley at byu sometimes gave to students in a required class on the book of mormon. More details can now be known about the key events that anchor our historical understandings of the pace of translation, about. Book of mormon and the ruinsthe main issues hugh nibley. Contains correspondence, research notes, drafts, articles, photocopies, and papers collected and written by hugh nibley for lectures and publications. Whilst listening to the book of mormon lecture series by dr. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. I have heard others in the church express similar views, but to hear these things from someone like jackson, published in something like byu studies which has now unfortunately been engulfed by farms, was a bit of a shock.
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. Sign up for the byu speeches newsletter to receive monthly inspiration. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Each tab specializes in a particular area of scholarship in the field. 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 nibley s published books and articles, as well as many other previously unpublished papers and transcribed talks. Mormon author hugh nibley honored with byu lecture series. When others made scholarly attacks against josephs character, nibley would move the debate to a discussion of the historicity of. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. Hugh nibley and joseph smith book of mormon central.
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