The references to the book of mormon in the 1835 edition of the lectures are to page numbers in the 1830 edition of that scripture because the paragraphs or verses had not yet been numbered. Another testament of jesus christ is a sacred book of. Authorship and history of the lectures on faith religious. Dahl, authorship and history of the lectures on faith, in the lectures on faith in historical perspective, ed. Like the book of mormon, i find their contents to be profound, even though they come from an early period in the churchs history. He has spent a quarter century meticulously studying the original and printers manuscripts of the book of mormon.
Willes center for book of mormon studies, via www, january 8, 2015 the laura f. As it turns out, some of the most meaningful and wellconstructed examples of this form of writing found anywhere in the world appear in the pages of the book of mormon john w. Nephis message to the gentiles religious studies center. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a. The nature of the original language nol continues the analysis of the book of mormon text that was begun in grammatical variation gv, published in 2016. Peacebuilding lectures byu center for conflict resolution. Kolob book of mormon onomasticon brigham young university. Mp3 rightclick cntrlclick for macs and save link as to download onto mp3. Willes book of mormon lecture is now available online. Byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, he said. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education. Mar 15, 20 hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 25 jacob 57.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. What we have learned about the book of mormon text. Brian kershisnik will be giving a joint lecture on january 25 on byu campus. Brigham young university, or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Willes center for book of mormon studies sponsored three lectures by royal skousen called 25 years of research. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. The book of mormon and the reshaping of covenant wheatley. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university.
These lectures were given throughout the school year at byu in 197374. Book of mormon peoples, guided by the brass plates and revelation which their religious leaders earnestly sought, did likewise. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book that he loves and knows so well. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. Kolob greatest star, first in government, the last pertaining to the measurement of time, nearest unto throne of god.
Introduction to the 1990 edited version religious studies. Feb 11, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Lecture book of mormon 1 nephi 1214 nephis vision. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Byuprovo byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Alford is an associate professor of church history and doctrine at brigham young university. The willes center, as it has already come to be known, will form an integral part of byus neal a. Welch, chiasmus in the book of mormon, byu studies 1969. Hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. Royal skousen is professor of linguistics and english language at brigham young university. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation.
Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical text project 07. The critical text project is an invaluable resource for any scholar or student of the book of mormon. Part two contains twentyseven lectures focusing on mosiah 6 through alma 41. A discussion of lecture 5 religious studies center. The printed editions book of mormon, lecture 2 of 3 march 5, 20 in early 20, our laura f. Brigham young university virtual book of mormon book. It contains lectures on mosiah 6 through alma 3641. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Samuelson has announced the formation of the laura f. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the transition, or bridge, between the end of the small plates of nephi and the. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 4 neal a. Cannon, questions and answers on the book of mormon salt lake city. Welch meticulously tracks the timeline of the book of mormons translation. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990.
David pulsipher, a history professor from byu idaho who specializes in nonviolence. They had a profound influence on later book of mormon prophets and have great relevancy today. The recordings of these lectures end in third nephi. Alford, a history of mormon catechisms in a firm foundation. Using the interpreters, joseph orated the record to his scribes emma smith, martin harris, and oliver cowdery.
A study of the teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon with emphasis on the saviors ministry. I find the doctrine and scope of the lectures to be stimulating and the perspective to be harmonious with traditional theology of the 20thcentury church. The essenes, as the dead sea scrolls revealed, practiced baptism by immersion before christ. At that time, his books were out of print, so i spent many celestial hours pouring over their pages in the byu. Jan 26, 20 hugh nibley was a brilliant man, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science.
The translation was completed in 1829, giving us the book of mormon. Any thoughts on others who have been listening along. Hugh nibley teachings of the book of mormon sem 1 lect 25 jacob 57. Willes center for book of mormon studies at brigham young university. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted. The original and printers manuscript book of mormon lecture, 1 of 3 february 26, 20 in early 20, our laura f. And also to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations.
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. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently. Lecture 02 book of mormon nephis heritage hugh nibley. David pulsipher, a history professor from byuidaho who specializes in nonviolence. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Part three contains twentynine lectures focusing on alma 45 through 3 nephi 20.
Mar 11, 2016 at the same time, the book of mormon effectively served the role and function of a reconstituted covenant theology. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 12 originally aired. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 1 neal a. A history of mormon catechisms religious studies center. Brigham young university byu scholarsarchive maxwell institute publications 2004 teachings of the book of mormon, semester 1. Willes center for book of mormon studies sponsors scholarly research and publications on the book of mormon in order to increase understanding and appreciation for this scriptural text. The religious studies center at brigham young university sponsors an annual symposium on the book of mormon. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Teachings of the book of mormon, semester 2 neal a.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 121. Nibley, hugh, teachings of the book of mormon, semester 4. Joseph, having little education, needed a scribe to write down the words which he translated. Joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the keystone of our religion. Latterday saints believe that in order to know whether the book of mormon is a true account and is inspired by god, one must read it, ponder its message, and pray sincerely to ask whether it is true.
Our mission is to inspire greater knowledge of the book of mormon. Isaiah certainly from the brass plates influenced book of mormon religious thought and practice. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies.
Skousen is professor of linguistics and english language at byu. Bateman, emeritus general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, will be the keynote speaker at brigham young university s 44th annual sidney b. Book of mormon, title page chapters 25 through 33 of 2 nephi contain nephis final messages. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. At the same time, the book of mormon effectively served the role and function of a reconstituted covenant theology.
More details can now be known about the key events that anchor our historical understandings of the pace of translation, about. 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. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. If they were to focus primarily on the lectures, perhaps they would adjust both the selection of data and perform additional tests and comparisons. The lectures on faith until 1921 the doctrine portion of the doctrine and covenants. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 2004. I look forward to continuing to listen to the book of mormon lectures. We left the page number references as they were used in the 1835 edition of the lectures and added references to the 1981 edition of the book of mormon in. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Ludlow wrote a popular onevolume work, a companion to your study of the book of mormon 1976. Rediscovery of the apocrypha and the book of mormon. The willes center is the main venue for serious, academic research concerning the book of mormon.
Frequent short essays published on our website, and via memes, podcasts, and videos on social. Book of mormon central is designed and built by people who love the book of mormon. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley. Transcripts of lectures presented to an honors book of mormon class at brigham young university, 19881990 hugh nibley follow this and additional works at.
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Skousen the nature of the original text book of mormon lecture, 3. The new volumes will be available for sale from byu studies in september. Another testament of jesus christ for our day discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. In fairness it should be recognized that larsens and renchers work with the lectures on faith was a peripheral, almost incidental glance, in a study of book of mormon authorship. Book of mormon hebrew translation selections manuscript.
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