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