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. Hugh nibley began serious research on one eternal round as early as 1988. Latterday saints, however, because of the account in the book of moses in the pearl of great price know more about enoch, the nature of his visions, and his role on earth. Hugh nibley books list of books by author hugh nibley. Knowhy otl06a was noahs ark designed as a floating temple. He graduated summa cum laude from ucla and completed. Enoch the prophet by nibley available from rakuten kobo. An old testament knowhyi for gospel doctrine lesson 5. 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. How a professional development project lasted 25 years. Matthew blacks alleged protestation to hugh nibley that joseph smiths source for enoch would some day be found intrigues. The enochian concept of tracing sin not to adam but to satan intrigues. The work of scholars such as george nickelsburg and hugh nibley has opened our eyes to ancient traditions regarding the figure of enoch, so that we, as latterday saints, have come to realize what a wealth of knowledge the prophet joseph smith provided when he produced his inspired renderings of the first several chapters in genesis, including the greatly expanded story of enoch.
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. This isnt my favorite nibley book his book of mormon works or approaching zion would probably get that nod, but this greatest hits collection deeply impressed me at the time with its range of classical literacy to social criticism to studious, spiritual discipleship. Enoch the prophet collected works of hugh nibley hugh nibley in the book of moses, we find what joseph smith entitled extracts from the prophecy of enoch. Approaching zion is lds scholar and social critic hugh nibleys most popular book. Maxwell institute publications brigham young university. January 1, 1900 by ben crowder ancient order, book of abraham, book of enoch, book of mormon joseph smiths contributions, book of moses joseph smiths contributions, cosmology, doctrine and covenants, doctrine and covenants joseph smiths contributions, enoch, history joseph smiths contributions, joseph smith doctrinal contributions.
Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Click to read more about enoch the prophet collected works of hugh nibley, vol 2 by hugh nibley. Nibley was notable both for vigorously defending the church and for frankly discussing what he saw. Fans of hugh nibley will love this book, which takes a few verses of the pearl of great price and explains them as the book of enoch, with comparisons to many apocrypha, dead sea scrolls documents, and so on that have been discovered more recently than the ancient book of enoch was translated by the prophet joseph smith. Apr 07, 2018 what did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and the aramaic book of the giants. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley, 1988 1990, videotaped.
Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. Although an english translation of the ethiopian book of 1 enoch appeared in 1821, the ancient manuscripts that are most relevant to the lds story of enoch were not. Four semesters of honors book of mormon classes taught at byu by hugh nibley. Ancient book of enoch text quoted in book of mormon. 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 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 deeper understanding of and commitment to the gospel of jesus christ. As usual, i am impressed with hugh nibley, because of his stalwart faith in the prophet joseph, taking everything completely at face value. More accessible than many of his scholarly works, it is replete with nibleys trademark humor and startling insights into history, religion and life. Gillum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lee library faith of an observer film transcript pdf mormon scholars testify, hugh nibley hugh nibley subject index harold b.
What did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and the. 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. 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. He was a prolific author, and wrote apologetic works supporting the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of joseph smith. 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. Isbn 9780875790473 9780875790473 hardcover, deseret book co, 1986. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. Regrettably, after he completed his initial studies of the relationship between ancient documents and joseph smiths enoch revelations in 1978, nibleys chief works on enoch have been conveniently collected in hugh w. January 1, 1900 by ben crowder ancient order, book of abraham, book of enoch, book of mormon joseph smiths contributions, book of moses joseph smiths contributions, cosmology. Enoch the prophet by hugh nibley goodreads share book. These scriptures, says the eminent lds scholar hugh nibley, supply us with the most valuable control yet on the bona fides of the prophet. In 197577, the church published a series of hugh nibley articles in the ensign called a strange thing in the land.
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. Well known and beloved in its text form, most of the essays in this book were originally delivered as speeches. 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about enoch the prophet collected works of hugh nibley, vol 2 by hugh nibley. This book is edifying and instructive in comparative literature, as nibley expounds on constant patterns seen throughout the scriptures and their meaning for us. Apr 09, 2018 knowhy otl05c could joseph smith have drawn on ancient manuscripts when he translated the story of enoch. Hugh nibley is probably still best known for his groundbreaking investigations into the ancient near eastern backgrounds of lehi and of the jaredites. Full references will be provided and some additional notes when time allows. What did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and the aramaicbook of the giants. Beyond this ignorant present the collected works of 2 copies lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites 121 copies since cumorah collected works of hugh nibley, vol 7 97 copies old testament and related studies 97 copies. Author of teachings of the book of mormon, since cumorah, the world and the prophets, by study and also by faith, when the lights went out, apostles and bishops in early christianity nibley, hugh, works.
Enoch the prophet, the enoch figure, the book of enoch as theodicy, and a strange thing in the land. Nibley discusses the coming forth of the apocryphal book of enoch, once one of the most important pieces of scripture, and compares it with the two chapter. Milik, the oldest jewish document attributed to enoch is the astronomical book of enoch from qumran enastr. Ancient affinities within the lds book of enoch part one. 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. Knowhy otl05d what did hugh nibley have to say about the. Because of the extent of his visionary experiences, a mystique surrounds him outside the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The three facsimiles from the book of abraham hugh w.
Rhodes took over the project following nibleys death in 2005, he was faced with thirty boxes of research notes and drafts, 450 computer. Nibley 1980 typos and typographical nonsequiturs are not nibleys. Hugh nibley, in his book enoch the prophet, pulls from adolph jellineks collection of jewish traditions, bet hamidrash, a story of more than eight hundred thousand men who followed enoch and refused to leave him as he was about to be taken up into heaven riding a chariot of fire. Hugh nibley, nibley on the timely and the timeless college. Approaching zion by hugh nibley nook book ebook barnes. Hugh nibley was one of the most gifted scholars in the lds church. In the book of moses, we find what joseph smith entitled extracts from the prophecy of enoch. The return of the book of enoch, part 1 skip to content.
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. Enoch the prophet, the enoch figure, the book of enoch as theodicy, and a strange. Hugh nibley, the heritage of cain pearl of great price lecture series. As with his other works, enoch the prophet is a dive into the deepend of the academic and theological pool, and i. As these were available online, and were technically appropriate reading material for a missionary, i printed off the whole thing, but wasnt able to. These scriptures, says the eminent lds scholar hugh nibley, supply us with the most valuable control yet. After having read only three volumes, i already feel the immense wait of nibleys work. The comparison the the fallen angels and the sons of god intrigues. In 197577, the church published a series of hugh nibley. Nibley compares various enoch texts with what has been revealed to joseph smith.
In the book of moses, we find what joseph smith entitled extracts from the. I enjoyed this book and hope to continue my study of enoch. Hugh nibley adopted reynoldss and sjodahls reading liyah, but not their reading of on as heliopolis or sun city, george reynolds and janne sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon i. What did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and the aramaic book of the giants. We have been told that if we stop seeking, we shall not only find no more but lose the treasures we. A new nibley library page is currently under construction that will feature nibley treasures untold. In the meantime, heres a list of nibleys contributions to farms and the maxwell institute over the years. Of all things classic quotations from hugh nibley by hugh nibley, gary p. Enoch the prophet collected works of hugh nibley, vol 2. Buy a cheap copy of enoch the prophet collected works of. What did hugh nibley have to say after having compared the lds enoch moses 67 and ancient enoch manuscripts, in particular the qumran book of the giants.
What did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and. Lehi in the desert, the world of the jaredites, there were jaredites by hugh nibley, one eternal round by hugh nibley, appr. Enoch the prophet is the third volume in the collected works of hugh nibley. Hugh nibley talk on three degrees of righteousness, jan. Rhodes took over the project following nibley s death in 2005, he was faced with thirty boxes of research notes and drafts, 450 computer files, and as many as twenty versions of one chapter. Approaching zion is lds scholar and social critic hugh nibley s most popular book. Well known and beloved in its text form, most of the essays in. For those who are interested in nibleys work on the book of enoch and know how to dodge some randomness, here are some good links a strange thing in the land. More accessible than many of his scholarly works, it is replete with nibley s trademark humor and startling insights into history, religion and life. I was reading the is the book of mormon really an ancient book. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b.
Item is part of a part series of articles published in. There may be a hint in the beginning of the pistis sophia, which claims to be the book that enoch hid. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Apr 08, 2018 what did hugh nibley have to say about the lds enoch and the aramaicbook of the giants. This second volume in the collected works of hugh nibley includes four chapters. More editions of the collected works of hugh nibley. Dec 25, 2018 i wanted to address a few central ideas covered in enoch the prophet that are simultaneously fascinating, but also dont sit completely will with me in some of their implications. Nibley turned his attention to other subjects and never.