Focus Hawaii Hugh Nibley

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Hugh Nibley

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features renowned scholar Hugh Nibley, a linguist, historian, and classicist from BYU Provo. Nibley talks about his lifelong study of ancient languages and cultures and discusses the idea of ritual, explaining how ritual patterns shape everyday life as well as ancient temples. He describes the central role temples played in early civilizations and why he believes many modern institutions grew out of temple traditions. The conversation also explores university life, scholarship, teaching, and the challenges of modern education, with Nibley sharing his views on research, academic pressures, technology, and the value of clear, simple communication. He also speaks about his current research on Egyptian documents and reflects on how scholars should stay humble, keep learning, and focus on truth rather than recognition.

Length of Video

00:29:07

File Size

2.5GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

11-5-1985

Keywords

Lance Chase, Hugh Nibley, Focus Hawaii, ancient temples, ritual and culture, linguistics, classical studies, BYU scholar, education and scholarship, academic life, research methods, Egyptian studies, humanities, ancient civilizations

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Nibley, Hugh, "Focus Hawaii Hugh Nibley" (1985). Focus Hawaii. 133.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/133