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Old Testament and Related Studies (The collected works of Hugh Nibley) by Hugh Nibley
In December 1832, the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph Smith, "Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith." Few members of the Church have followed that admonition as faithfully as has Hugh Nibley, emeritus professor of ancient history at Brigham Young University. As a young man he memorized vast portions of Shakespeare and studied Old English, Latin Greek and other languages. As a student at Berkeley, he began reading the southwest corner of the ninth level of the library and worked his way down to the northeast corner of the first level, studying every significant book that caught his eye. And throughout his life, he has related everything he has learned to the greatest knowledge of all-the word of the Lord, as revealed in the scriptures and in the temple. Not content with that, however, Dr. Nibley has dedicated himself to being a teacher, to sharing with others the knowledge he has gleaned through his vast studies. He has lectured and published widely, producing more than three hundred papers and books on a wide variety of subjects. Old Testament and Related Studies is the first volume in The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, published by Deseret Book Company and the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. This collection of papers and lectures, many of which have never been published, includes papers on the earth before Adam, the historicity of the Bible, archaeology and religion, myths and the scriptures, patriarchy and matriarchy, apocryphal works, the message of Isaiah, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Qumran community, and other subjects, all in Dr. Nibley's fascinating and inimitable style. Old Testament and Related Studies, which was complied and edited by John W. Welch, Gary P. Gillum, and Don E. Norton, will be enjoyed by students of the Old Testament, gospel scholars, and history buffs — indeed, by anyone who desires to "Seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
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Hugh Nibley
151 books93 followersHugh 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.
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.
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March 25, 2010
Hugh Nibley is probably the most respected scriptural scholar among LDS people. He tends to get quoted in the same manner as James Talmage, Bruce R. McConkie, and Neal A. Maxwell. Many church scholars question his sources of information – which are usually from outside the church – and many non-LDS scholars applaud his frankness. He is quoted by members of the church because they think he makes them look smart. He is quoted by members of the twelve apostles because they really are smart – and they understand what he says.
I don't think I would be far wrong if I said that every member of the church has heard at least a quote by Hugh Nibley (General Conference, Sunday School lessons and Sacrament Meeting talks frequently use him as source material). I have heard of Hugh Nibley all my life. I have read little blurbs that he wrote when they showed up in lesson manuals. I even read an article of his in the Ensign magazine once. I never read any of his books, however, of which there are legion.
“Old Testament and Related Studies” is a collection of eleven essays that Hugh Nibley wrote at different times in his life and for a variety of different audiences. So I guess I still haven't read one of his books.
Nibley has an abiding disdain for other scholars that shows up in these essays and comes across as mildly arrogant. It can also be quite entertaining as his sarcasm is quite poignant.
Some of the essays were very intriguing, some of them I had to struggle to read and some felt completely pointless. “Before Adam,” in which he addresses the theory of evolution and how the creation of Adam and Eve fit into that, was particularly good. Some Christians, LDS people not excluded, refuse to even think about anthropological theories and other 'scientific evidence' because they feel like it undermines their faith. Nibley assures them that science is not out to get them and disprove all their beliefs – although some scientists might be. Instead he brings Christian belief and archeological evidence into focus and explains it in a way that is both scientifically logical and does not lessen the Creation that God describes in the Old Testament.
“Qumran and the Companions of the Cave: The Haunted Wilderness” was also very interesting to me. Partly because it talks about two of my favorite ancient legends: the society at Qumran and the legend of the Seven Sleepers. For some reason these have always intrigued me immensely. Nibley describes the legends and talks about possible explanations for why they came about and what they might mean.
Nibley at his best is sarcastic, funny, entertaining, and educational. At his worst he is dry, arrogant-seeming, and educational. He is always educational. Even if you don't understand a thing he says (which happens to me quite frequently) at least you will learn a few new words to add to your vocabulary.
Perhaps because of the nature of the book (compiled by others) the essays seem somewhat varied in language. Nibley has an astounding ability to lay out complex ideas and translated information from Egyptian, Arab and Hebrew works so that anybody can understand. Somewhat contradictorily he also has a profound ability to talk way over the average person's head. This seems to be mostly consistent within each essays so it could be that some essays were written for a more educated audience.
Nibley is always careful to cite sources for the surprising things that he is saying, whenever there is a source to give. Quite frequently he is just speaking straight out of his own head. For a scholar of his (mental) stature this seemed a bit strange.
This book has a lot to teach about Abraham, Moses, Adam and Eve, evolution, creation, Qumran, the Seven Sleepers, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Old Testament, the Book of Mormon, Isaiah and even archeology and anthropology. It is a feast of knowledge.
What many people forget, however, is what I pointed out above. Hugh Nibley was never an apostle like those other great LDS scholars. He was a man gifted with a divine capacity to learn, reason and explain great mysteries of history and doctrine – but he is not the mouthpiece of God. Sometimes he speaks very authoritatively about things that are pure conjecture on his part. Just because Nibley said it does not make it so. Nibley does not teach false doctrines but many times he speculates about mysteries that have not been revealed.
This book is better as a source for a few of Hugh Nibley's essays than as a book on LDS doctrines and beliefs. I think that everybody needs to read the essay “Before Adam” (yes, everyone) as it would quell all the contention between the creationists and evolutionists... if they understood it. I suspect that neither side would be willing to pay close enough attention. The other essays vary in importance probably according to what individuals care more about. If you are a lover of Isaiah then read “Great are the Words of Isaiah” in which he starts by saying “I have reached the stage where I have nothing more to say.” Then he goes on to talk about Isaiah for thirty pages. If you are intrigued by ancient myths then read “Myth's and Scripture” or “The Historicity of the Bible.”
I enjoyed this book, though I had a hard time reading some of the essays. I am glad that I read it, I learned a great deal. I'll plan to read more Hugh Nibley books in the future, as the opportunity permits.
(4/5)
I don't think I would be far wrong if I said that every member of the church has heard at least a quote by Hugh Nibley (General Conference, Sunday School lessons and Sacrament Meeting talks frequently use him as source material). I have heard of Hugh Nibley all my life. I have read little blurbs that he wrote when they showed up in lesson manuals. I even read an article of his in the Ensign magazine once. I never read any of his books, however, of which there are legion.
“Old Testament and Related Studies” is a collection of eleven essays that Hugh Nibley wrote at different times in his life and for a variety of different audiences. So I guess I still haven't read one of his books.
Nibley has an abiding disdain for other scholars that shows up in these essays and comes across as mildly arrogant. It can also be quite entertaining as his sarcasm is quite poignant.
Some of the essays were very intriguing, some of them I had to struggle to read and some felt completely pointless. “Before Adam,” in which he addresses the theory of evolution and how the creation of Adam and Eve fit into that, was particularly good. Some Christians, LDS people not excluded, refuse to even think about anthropological theories and other 'scientific evidence' because they feel like it undermines their faith. Nibley assures them that science is not out to get them and disprove all their beliefs – although some scientists might be. Instead he brings Christian belief and archeological evidence into focus and explains it in a way that is both scientifically logical and does not lessen the Creation that God describes in the Old Testament.
“Qumran and the Companions of the Cave: The Haunted Wilderness” was also very interesting to me. Partly because it talks about two of my favorite ancient legends: the society at Qumran and the legend of the Seven Sleepers. For some reason these have always intrigued me immensely. Nibley describes the legends and talks about possible explanations for why they came about and what they might mean.
Nibley at his best is sarcastic, funny, entertaining, and educational. At his worst he is dry, arrogant-seeming, and educational. He is always educational. Even if you don't understand a thing he says (which happens to me quite frequently) at least you will learn a few new words to add to your vocabulary.
Perhaps because of the nature of the book (compiled by others) the essays seem somewhat varied in language. Nibley has an astounding ability to lay out complex ideas and translated information from Egyptian, Arab and Hebrew works so that anybody can understand. Somewhat contradictorily he also has a profound ability to talk way over the average person's head. This seems to be mostly consistent within each essays so it could be that some essays were written for a more educated audience.
Nibley is always careful to cite sources for the surprising things that he is saying, whenever there is a source to give. Quite frequently he is just speaking straight out of his own head. For a scholar of his (mental) stature this seemed a bit strange.
This book has a lot to teach about Abraham, Moses, Adam and Eve, evolution, creation, Qumran, the Seven Sleepers, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Old Testament, the Book of Mormon, Isaiah and even archeology and anthropology. It is a feast of knowledge.
What many people forget, however, is what I pointed out above. Hugh Nibley was never an apostle like those other great LDS scholars. He was a man gifted with a divine capacity to learn, reason and explain great mysteries of history and doctrine – but he is not the mouthpiece of God. Sometimes he speaks very authoritatively about things that are pure conjecture on his part. Just because Nibley said it does not make it so. Nibley does not teach false doctrines but many times he speculates about mysteries that have not been revealed.
This book is better as a source for a few of Hugh Nibley's essays than as a book on LDS doctrines and beliefs. I think that everybody needs to read the essay “Before Adam” (yes, everyone) as it would quell all the contention between the creationists and evolutionists... if they understood it. I suspect that neither side would be willing to pay close enough attention. The other essays vary in importance probably according to what individuals care more about. If you are a lover of Isaiah then read “Great are the Words of Isaiah” in which he starts by saying “I have reached the stage where I have nothing more to say.” Then he goes on to talk about Isaiah for thirty pages. If you are intrigued by ancient myths then read “Myth's and Scripture” or “The Historicity of the Bible.”
I enjoyed this book, though I had a hard time reading some of the essays. I am glad that I read it, I learned a great deal. I'll plan to read more Hugh Nibley books in the future, as the opportunity permits.
(4/5)
August 7, 2016
7.5/10
I find that I pretty much eat up every word of Nibley that I can get my hands on. What an amazing mind. Overall, Nibley has an amazing way of starting with concepts and ideas that are basic and then slowly building on them until you find yourself understand some pretty interesting doctrinal ideas. Occasionally, he'll delve into reference so obscure and deep that it becomes incredibly difficult to follow and almost always the end of these off the walls references has very little relevance to the overall point. 'Old Testament and Related Studies,' also has some Dead Sea Scroll references that I had read from him in another book, but by and large if you're looking for some interesting history about the Church, Nibley is a pretty solid bet.
I find that I pretty much eat up every word of Nibley that I can get my hands on. What an amazing mind. Overall, Nibley has an amazing way of starting with concepts and ideas that are basic and then slowly building on them until you find yourself understand some pretty interesting doctrinal ideas. Occasionally, he'll delve into reference so obscure and deep that it becomes incredibly difficult to follow and almost always the end of these off the walls references has very little relevance to the overall point. 'Old Testament and Related Studies,' also has some Dead Sea Scroll references that I had read from him in another book, but by and large if you're looking for some interesting history about the Church, Nibley is a pretty solid bet.
May 11, 2009
Hugh Nibley's is a mind which cannot be stopped. This first installment showcases an indefatigable thirst for knowledge and a exciting way of looking at common LDS cosmology. This book really merits four stars, but the editors who put together this collection of Nibley's lectures/talks/articles irritated me to the point of subtracting from the overall work. Lazy lazy lazy. When a particular article came from a manuscript which Nibley had published, it was easy to the see the magnificence of his scholarship. Meticulous. Each source, every statement had exact bibliographic information and, more often than not, extensive end notes. However, when the editors of the book transcribed a talk or lecture (a situation where Nibley certainly had sources in mind, but didn't necessarily slow down a lecture to elaborate on them) very few notes or sources are given. A serious scholar of Nibley's work would have put in the effort to track down sources and make notes to the work. The editors make note of other Nibley works where such documentation is shown, but for a collection purporting to be the "collected works" of Hugh Nibley, I expect more.
December 19, 2023
Nibley is one of my favorite authors. I have a lot more to write about the specifics of this volume's treasures, but seriously, I have another Nibley volume that I have to finish reading first. My friens Zina, Nibley's youngest daughter, recounted how her father was a prolific reader known for sitting in the library with a stack of books guarded by one arm while he plowed through volume after volume, taking notes on whatever interested him along the way. He was a true Christian apologist who engaged the world through his beloved gospel lens.
A personal aside, Nibley's curmudgeonly humor, brilliance, and associative mind are reason enough to love spending time with him, but I feel compelled to explain why I have set a goal to read all of his collected works in honor of my Finnish father, Valto Antero Tolvanen.
I grew up during the 1960s through the 1980s with my scholarly father reading Nibley, discussing what he discovered, and then clacking away with his lightning fast peculiar two-finger typing method on his huge Finnish-keyed olive green WWII-era typewriter, as he translated, eventually with Hugh's blessing, all of his available works at the time into Finnish. He began this task with Lehi in the Deseet to improve his own knowledge of English.
Well, the Finns are known as the most literate nation in the world and Dad didn't want them to miss out on Nibley. A peculiar ability of Dad's was his uncanny way of translating what Vladimir Nobokov called the author's signature (voice), including his sense of humor and irony. They were kindred spirits. Dad and Hugh had met in the early 1970s and when Dad died in 1991, his translations of Nibley were housed at Brigham Young University with FARMS, the Fundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. The binders housing these translations sat awaiting publication for several decades, until my sister and I retrieved them, after realizing that the small Finnish audience Dad was aiming to reach was't exactly high on FARMS' priority list. But, hopefully someday the manuscripts will see the light of day with technology advances to scan his typewritten pages, take them through AI copyediting and into a digital form.
A personal aside, Nibley's curmudgeonly humor, brilliance, and associative mind are reason enough to love spending time with him, but I feel compelled to explain why I have set a goal to read all of his collected works in honor of my Finnish father, Valto Antero Tolvanen.
I grew up during the 1960s through the 1980s with my scholarly father reading Nibley, discussing what he discovered, and then clacking away with his lightning fast peculiar two-finger typing method on his huge Finnish-keyed olive green WWII-era typewriter, as he translated, eventually with Hugh's blessing, all of his available works at the time into Finnish. He began this task with Lehi in the Deseet to improve his own knowledge of English.
Well, the Finns are known as the most literate nation in the world and Dad didn't want them to miss out on Nibley. A peculiar ability of Dad's was his uncanny way of translating what Vladimir Nobokov called the author's signature (voice), including his sense of humor and irony. They were kindred spirits. Dad and Hugh had met in the early 1970s and when Dad died in 1991, his translations of Nibley were housed at Brigham Young University with FARMS, the Fundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. The binders housing these translations sat awaiting publication for several decades, until my sister and I retrieved them, after realizing that the small Finnish audience Dad was aiming to reach was't exactly high on FARMS' priority list. But, hopefully someday the manuscripts will see the light of day with technology advances to scan his typewritten pages, take them through AI copyediting and into a digital form.
April 16, 2016
My favorite non-fiction book of last year was Hugh Nibley's Temple and Cosmos. His book was an exceptional exploration into literally the deepest and most important concepts and ideas that could possibly cross the mind of man. I decided after completing Nibley's excellent book that I would read the entire series of Nibley's collected works, which includes 19 volumes in all and begins with Old Testament and Related Studies. The first volume in Nibley's collection isn't nearly as good as Temple and Cosmos and really lacks much of what I loved in that volume, but it wasn't so bad that it soured my desire to complete the entire series of books.
My biggest grumble about this volume of Nibley's collected works is that it felt, at times, a bit too arcane. The commentaries regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls were interesting, but when Nibley delves deep into esoteric Arab stories I lost essentially all of any frame of reference I had. I can appreciate stories. I can appreciate myth, ancient religion, etc., but the specificity of Nibley's commentary in this volume exceeded my knowledge and felt unconnected from larger discussions on important topics. In addition, I was disappointed with one of the chapters, which was a reproduction of a speech he gave rather than an article he wrote, because it relied far too heavily on his paraphrasing rather than his quoting directly from the sources. Having said that, I can't fault the book for being a poor academic work or having any less academic value than Temple and Cosmos. Some of it was simply beyond me.
Nibley's intellect is once again on display in this volume, and I have a tremendous respect for him as an academic and a thinker. When it comes to scriptural or doctrinal commentary, I have not found his equal. I find myself wanting to know what Nibley thought about various topics, whether they be the creation of the Earth, evolution, the Great Deluge, etc. I value his opinion far more than most, and I believe he gives a reasoned explanation for his viewpoints even if they're not necessarily correct. I found many of his commentaries regarding Adam and Eve in this volume to be thought-provoking and intriguing. In addition, his commentaries which begin with scriptures from Genesis or other holy writ (canon and otherwise) often end up providing insight into seemingly unconnected but nonetheless consequential topics.
Old Testament and Related Studies adds to the panoply of Nibley's recorded opinions and is certainly worth reading. It doesn't have the same weight, in my mind, as Temple and Cosmos, which I consider to be one of the finest doctrinal, spiritual, and intellectual commentaries I have ever read. Yet, it has its own value and has more to recommend itself than not.
Notable Quotes:
"Since we cannot prove a negative, being convinced of one is a pure act of faith."
"In the business of scholarship, evidence is far more flexible than opinion."
"I would rather be a doorkeeper in the House of the Lord than mingle with the top brass in the tents of the wicked."
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My biggest grumble about this volume of Nibley's collected works is that it felt, at times, a bit too arcane. The commentaries regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls were interesting, but when Nibley delves deep into esoteric Arab stories I lost essentially all of any frame of reference I had. I can appreciate stories. I can appreciate myth, ancient religion, etc., but the specificity of Nibley's commentary in this volume exceeded my knowledge and felt unconnected from larger discussions on important topics. In addition, I was disappointed with one of the chapters, which was a reproduction of a speech he gave rather than an article he wrote, because it relied far too heavily on his paraphrasing rather than his quoting directly from the sources. Having said that, I can't fault the book for being a poor academic work or having any less academic value than Temple and Cosmos. Some of it was simply beyond me.
Nibley's intellect is once again on display in this volume, and I have a tremendous respect for him as an academic and a thinker. When it comes to scriptural or doctrinal commentary, I have not found his equal. I find myself wanting to know what Nibley thought about various topics, whether they be the creation of the Earth, evolution, the Great Deluge, etc. I value his opinion far more than most, and I believe he gives a reasoned explanation for his viewpoints even if they're not necessarily correct. I found many of his commentaries regarding Adam and Eve in this volume to be thought-provoking and intriguing. In addition, his commentaries which begin with scriptures from Genesis or other holy writ (canon and otherwise) often end up providing insight into seemingly unconnected but nonetheless consequential topics.
Old Testament and Related Studies adds to the panoply of Nibley's recorded opinions and is certainly worth reading. It doesn't have the same weight, in my mind, as Temple and Cosmos, which I consider to be one of the finest doctrinal, spiritual, and intellectual commentaries I have ever read. Yet, it has its own value and has more to recommend itself than not.
Notable Quotes:
"Since we cannot prove a negative, being convinced of one is a pure act of faith."
"In the business of scholarship, evidence is far more flexible than opinion."
"I would rather be a doorkeeper in the House of the Lord than mingle with the top brass in the tents of the wicked."
http://thethousanderclub.blogspot.com/
May 21, 2013
Someday, I'm going to familiarize myself with the primary resources... Someday...
June 5, 2021
This was an interesting volume, the first in the Nibley Series. I have set a goal to read the whole series and am collecting them used 2 or 3 at a time. I read Temple and Cosmos: Beyond This Ignorant Present a few years ago and that really got me thinking I should read more Nibley.
This volume had some really interesting observations on the Dead Sea Scrolls. The first chapter really goes after academics and other experts who begin with a conclusion in mind that God cannot exist and then interpret all evidence that way. It's a fascinating way to think about ontology and whether or not science and religion can be brought into harmony.
Anyway, there is a lot here to think about and I am looking forward to delving deeper into other essays.
This volume had some really interesting observations on the Dead Sea Scrolls. The first chapter really goes after academics and other experts who begin with a conclusion in mind that God cannot exist and then interpret all evidence that way. It's a fascinating way to think about ontology and whether or not science and religion can be brought into harmony.
Anyway, there is a lot here to think about and I am looking forward to delving deeper into other essays.
August 13, 2017
This is the first Nibley I have read in well over a decade. Nibley is awesome but of course many of these chapters are over forty years old and see this dated. I would love to see follow up to the many questions he asks and conclusions he draws. I am not educated enough about anthropology to know who to read next. Nibley does make an interesting point on how Latter-day Saints believe in a literalness that is a real strength. Of course, this is one of the reasons we are rejected but Protestants.
April 29, 2018
This collection of articles by Hugh Nibley is a tapestry from which many interesting threads can each be tugged apart from the larger whole and followed up for additional research to yield even more leads to thoughtful questions. Nibley being Nibley, the writing is at times obscure and hard to follow, and entertaining and clear. Worth reading at any rate, as it provides information that few other books do and does so in a small package.
March 6, 2022
More paradigm shifts. Goes over comparative religions and other historical religious works. A little more dry and less juicy than Nibley's other books, but an incredible book nonetheless. I feel like four stars doesn't give it justice even if it's not "as good" as his other books.
January 5, 2025
A little dry of a read, but also the first one I read by Nibley, who writes in a unique way that takes some time getting used to. Some great insights.
February 17, 2009
The book is a collection of writings, lectures, and addresses by Hugh Nibley. Many of them relate to the Dead Sea Scrolls. About half of the chapters in the book are quite interesting and worth reading. The other half dawdle on about arcane languages and mythologies that have only limited appeal (that is, they will only appeal to a specific audience).
January 18, 2014
This volume includes several articles that tie in to OT themes, including the Fall, Creation, and lots of nonBiblical ancient source discussions. Some of the articles are fun and pretty easy. Some are pretty heavy discussions that I had to plough through. I wanted it for background to OT discussions of this year's scriptural studies.
February 18, 2011
Blew my mind. Wow. I want to buy this because I know I'll read it over and over and find something new every time. Definitely not a light read. It made me think very deeply and consider things in completely new ways. Amazing.
March 25, 2011
This has some decent stuff in it, including Nibley's ever-interesting but for me inaccurate view on evolution. It is fun to read but is basically only Genesis, and I enjoy his stuff that specifically deals with the Pearl of Great Price better.
July 25, 2015
Hugh Nibley is DRAMATICALLY overrated and over-hyped in the Mormon community, but this book really was a solid read. I think it's his best book of all.
March 10, 2008
Most Excellent book
June 9, 2008
If only I were smart enough to follow Nibley.
March 7, 2015
Great collection of essays. Nibley wrote some very interesting stuff. Some of the more interesting ones here included discussions of the Dead Sea Scrolls and LDS scripture.
March 19, 2010
Nibley always expands my mind and my universe. When he has been edited, he's a great read. Sometimes he's pretty obscure. But always well-studied.
August 17, 2012
old testament and related studies
April 25, 2013
So much information! Took me a while to digest it all. Definitely perks my interest into the dead sea scrolls and other archeological finds mentioned.
October 29, 2014
Wow. If he could only tell us all he knows.
May 17, 2016
I especially liked the chapter on Isaiah.
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June 14, 2023Transferred marked passages to ebook. Because of the way I read and use my LDS library I have elected to not rate these books.
April 11, 2017
It was thirty years ago when I began to accumulate my collection of Hugh Nibley's collected works. I decided it is time to read them all again, so of course I started with volume 1. Some things he has said in past years are now a bit dated but still worth reading - I am continually awed by the depth of his knowledge and how he pulls things together. None of it is easy reading - I am not a scholar, just an avid amateur. But I find all his writing so stimulating.
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