Teachings of the Book of Mormon: Part 2

by Hugh Nibley

Transcripts of lectures presented to an Honors Book of Mormon class at Brigham Young University, 1988-1990. It contains lectures on Mosiah 6 through Alma 36-41. Hugh Nibley is one of the best-known and most highly revered of Latter-day Saint scholars. For over forty years this near-legendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners with his encyclopedic knowledge, his wit, and his untiring research in defense of Latter-day Saint beliefs. Now you can join Dr. Nibley in the second of four Honors Book of Mormon classes that he taught at BYU during 1988—90. Part two covers Mosiah 6 through Alma 41 in twenty-seven lectures. It is vintage Nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Nearly twenty-seven hours of learning.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Mormonism, Nonfiction

473 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

About the author

Hugh Winder Nibley was one of Mormonism's most celebrated scholars. 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 Latter-day Saints and for frankly discussing what he saw as the shortcomings of the LDS people and culture.

A prolific author and professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, he was fluent in over ten languages, including Classical Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Egyptian, Coptic, Arabic, German, French, English, and Spanish languages. He also studied Dutch and Russian during World War II.

In addition to his efforts as a scholar, Nibley was well known for writings and lectures on LDS scripture and doctrinal topics, many of which were published in LDS Church magazines. His book “An Approach to the Book of Mormon” was used as a lesson manual for the LDS Church in 1957.

Reviews

[Ann Hollon]

Love this book and will read it again. It's one I will retain in my library of books and refer to many times and go to when searching for answers. I love that Hugh Nibley is secure and strong in his believes yet questions and searches for answers which he presents brilliantly. When reading this book I feel as if I'm in that class room where he is teaching. Would I have actually enjoyed being a student of his in a class room setting I ask myself? I think not, but learning from him in this setting as a reader at my own pace I thoroughly enjoy.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this volume better than the first. You have to have a memory for current (1999?) events for some of the references. Nibley avoids doctrinal discussion and at the same time there were fewer references to Egyptian and Hebrew which originally attracted my attention. More discussion on human nature; of course calling Shiblon a prig is probably inaccurate but entertaining.

[Damon Thueson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continually astounding...what an amazing man.