Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9) [Hardcover]

Hugh Nibley (Author), Don E. Norton (Editor)

Book Description

Series: The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9 | Publication Date: November 1989

Approaching Zion is LDS scholar and social critic Hugh Nibley's most popular book. More accessible than many of his scholarly works, it is replete with Nibley's trademark humor and startling insights into history, religion and life.

Well known and beloved in its text form, most of the essays in this book were originally delivered as speeches. This audio version, read by the author's son, Thomas Hugh Nibley, evokes the original delivery of Hugh Nibley the speaker with his slashing wit, profound scholarship, and burning faith.

In Approaching Zion, Hugh Nibley gives thinkers reason to believe, and believers something to think about.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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UNBELIEVABLY IMPORTANT!, October 13, 2008
By Customer

While this book is written in the traditional Nibley-lecture style which can be a bit distracting at times, the information is absolutely essential to developing a Zion attitude. Nibley carefully provides a varity of details on many aspects of this glorious society to be built, many of which can and should be applied within our own homes already. I appreciate his depth and courage to speak boldly to those subjects which many do not want to hear. It's a masterpiece that should be in every Saint's library. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 631 pages
• Publisher: Deseret Book Co (November 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875792529
• ISBN-13: 978-0875792521
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thought Provoker, April 24, 2000

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John Walsh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9) (Hardcover)

I have read most of the published writings of Hugh Nibley and this book is my favorite. Drawing lessons from the past, Dr. Nibley shows us exactly how far we really are from the Zion ideal and what we must do to get there. And the changes required do not leave us in our comfort zone. A must read for any person truly wanting to reach a high spiritual plane. I would rate this book as one of the great classics in LDS literature. John Walsh, Editor, All About Mormons web site.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Near the top of my intellectual bibliography, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9) (Hardcover)

This book is one of the keystones of my "intellectual bibliography." It has changed my thoughts, words, and deeds. I cannot praise it too highly. It deserves six or seven stars!

This book is a collection of talks that circulated underground at BYU, and were finally solidified into this terrible tome. Terrible in that you get shaken to the core, and forced to stare at your crass nakedness. The book discusses the distinctions between Zion and Babylon, and why the two will never mix.

Chapters include "Zion: a distant view," "Work we must, but the luch is free," and its follow-up"What kind of work." Also, exemplifying Nibley's scintillating humor, there is "How to get rich." And the perennial "Zeal without Knowledge" is worth the price of the book.

Non-LDS readers will seee the Latter-day Saints at theri best and worst--the best dreams, ideals, and hoped that come from their religion are elaborated. And their worst shortcomes are also held up to the light in all their uglyness. This book is a gateway into the soul of what Latter-day Saints are trying to do and trying to be.

Latter-day Saints will have the perceptions of their religion burnt, melted down, and recast. You will never hold Family Home Evening again in the same way. Your sights will be lifted and your hearty renewed and set like flint back to heaven.

!!READ THIS BOOK!!

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than "7 Habits"!, July 31, 2005

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Stan J - See all my reviews

This review is from: Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9) (Hardcover)

And that title says *alot*, coming from me. Covey's book was life changing for me, but ended up proving to be merely a precursor (albeit an excellent one) to "Approaching Zion."

I agree with the above sentiments that this is a trans-denominational text (though it obviously focuses on the LDS--a.k.a "Mormons"), and, quite frankly, this book altered my view of my world as radically as "7 Habits" did; after 27 years, I finally begin to have a much more clear cut idea of what my beliefs entail-- and a real desire to follow through with those beliefs.

Over the past year, since reading it, I've felt closer to my God (as I was stimulated to live my religion more fully), and have carried through with the inspiration to seek deeper knowledge and understanding about life and its many facets.

I honestly wish I had read--and taken to heart-- "Approaching Zion" before going to college; it would have had a remarkable impact on the way I'd have gone about my education.

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