Hugh Nibley
Religious scholar (1910-2005) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 94
Hugh Winder Nibley was an American scholar and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) for nearly 50 years. He was a prolific author, and wrote apologetic works supporting the archaeological, linguistic, and historical claims of Joseph Smith.
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Hugh Nibley visits with BYU students in 1963
Hugh Nibley's BYU faculty photo from 1957
Nibley holding his hat, probably in the late 1970s
Nibley's faculty photo in 1959.
Nibley posing with a copy of Facsimile #1 from the Joseph Smith Papyri, probably in the late 1970s
Nibley at Westminster college in 1976
Hugh and Phyllis Nibley with their children in 1966About this person
He was a member of the LDS Church, and wrote and lectured on LDS scripture and doctrinal topics, publishing many articles in the LDS Church magazines.
