Most place the bom in mesoamerica, but im just being knit picky with that. Book of mormon evidence monday, september 12, 2016. Dna evidence has been found to show israelite blood in many native american indian tribes near the great lakes in the usa. Notable systems of highways were indeed constructed by several ancient american societies, and their remains have long been studied by archaeologists. The book of mormon describes migrations of people from the middle east to central america, and further describes some features of their civilizations in the new world. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it. If the book is accurate, archaeologists would expect to find numerous pieces of hard evidence in central america that confirm the presence of these societies. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. But for book of mormon studies per sethe study of the times, places, and people actually described in the.
This series of short articles addresses the fundamental issues posed by the book of mormon, clearly demonstrating that the setting described in the book readily conforms to the factual evidence for ancient mesoamerica and not north or south america. Steven smoot lost americas ancient history social engineers of the 1800s northsouth connection trailer. Apr 09, 2019 the 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. Im actually fine with that, so long as we dont repudiate. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the. Jan 18, 2018 the book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the lamanites. Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. None are found in south america, but a number are located off the coast of belize.
Dec 24, 2008 illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. Or even better than that, where are the underwater cities that sank at the crucifixion. Various apologists have claimed that events in the book of mormon took place in a variety of locations including north america, south america, central america, and even the malay peninsula. I would say the strongest evidence is for central america, or some kind of bridge that includes central america and the midwest. The lamanites under zarahemnah also crossed the river sidon near manti, located to the south of zarahemla alma 43. I see no persuasive evidence that book of mormon events took place in south america.
Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Mormonism is there any archaeological evidence for the. The best way to teach the book of mormon is with a fantasy map based on an interpretation that repudiates the teachings of the prophets about the new york cumorah. Many items in the book of mormon that critics had previously claimed as impossible or anachronistic in ancient native america have since been shown to have existed for some examples, see matthew. I would say the strongest evidence is for central america, or some kind of bridge that includes central america and. These same lds geneticists do not subscribe to any geography for the book of mormon. Any and all ancient or precolumbian ruins and artifacts. Book of mormon evidence on created by lds filmmaker kels goodman, america revealed is a comedic parody of the history channels tv show america unearthed. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. The book of mormon describes a vast precolumbian culture that supposedly existed for centuries in north and south america.
The book of mormon may not be an accurate translation because joseph didnt know anything about mayan culture. Havent mormons been claiming all along that there is overwhelming evidence of the book of mormon in south america. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Im actually fine with that, so long as we dont repudiate what the prophets have taught about the new york cumorah. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook hardcover january 1, 2011. Jan 23, 2016 recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it was translated from an ancient document and not written by joseph smith in the early 19th century. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. According to joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the lds church, the geographical extent of book of mormon lands included virtually all of north and south america. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. This series of short articles addresses the fundamental issues posed by the book of mormon, clearly demonstrating that the setting described in the book readily conforms to the factual. According to joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the lds church, the geographical extent of book of mormon lands included virtually all of north and south. Although church members continue to discuss such theories today, the churchs only position is that the events the book of mormon describes took place in the ancient americas. He has ignored what doctors in this field say about his argument.
Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of. Book of mormon evidence on america unearthed joseph. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This is a promising area of study that will surely produce results in the future. In contrast to the lack of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon, the evidence unearthed for the bible is impressive. Book of mormon readers are well aware of a tribal group who claimed to descend from a son of king zedekiah named mulek. From abrahams birthplace, over seventeen thousand written clay tablets were found. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ.
Jan 29, 2019 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime to explore firsthand, the. In contrast to the lack of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon, the evidence. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Early mormons had all kinds of theories about the book of mormon setting, all over the place. These finds are divided into competing models, most notably the hemispheric geography model, the mesoamerican limited geography model, and the finger lakes limited geography model. Key are the videos and the books describing the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny, and the wayne may videos describing independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri to. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people.
They do not care whether it took place in north america, south america, or cuba. Lehitours offers quality, personalized tours for cultural, religious, humanitarian, medical and recreational travel throughout the americas. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Many models have been theorizedbut again, there is no smokinggun piece of evidence. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. With over a hundred other theories, these two are by far the predominant. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. Marcello surjopolos will your food storage really last 25 years trailer. It goes into amazingly specific detail describing the civilizations erected by.
The book of mormon teaches truth, but is not a real history. For a long time, some people considered any evidence of ancient civilizations in the americas to constitute evidence of the book of mormon. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Mar 27, 2016 some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered from a stone box in a hill near palmyra, new york, usa and church leaders have maintained for over 100 years that this was the location of that hill called.
Some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Hinterlands lamanites in north, south, and central america. First off, i dont know very many who claim there is overwhelming evidence in south america. Jan 01, 2009 he has ignored what doctors in this field say about his argument. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. After quoting the ensign article, you ask, the first. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research.
I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Many items in the book of mormon that critics had previously claimed as impossible or anachronistic in ancient native america have since been shown to have existed for some examples, see matthew ropers article right on target. Recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person.
Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Could the book of mormon events have taken place in. Jan 01, 2011 exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook hardcover january 1, 2011. There has been much criticism by critics of the book of mormon that no artifacts or proof from excavations in the new world, that shows evidence of the book of mormon. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. May 08, 2018 clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Mormon evidence utilizes online social media to present powerful evidences for the book of mormon taking place in the heartland of the united states.
Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Any and all ancient or precolumbian ruins and artifacts found throughout north, central, and south america known as a hemispheric geography approach were quickly accepted as evidence of book of mormon peoples. Since the mayans and others of the western united states, mexico, central and south america have been found to have asian blood, this makes it unlikely that these lamanites are the original lamanites of the book of mormon. But, do recognize when someone, who is gaining popularity, is obviously wrong in their conclusion. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. These pages are written by jeff lindsay, a book of mormon aficionado, who takes full responsibility for the statements and opinions offered on this page. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of. Steven smoot lost america s ancient history social engineers of the 1800s north south connection trailer. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. It might have also stretched to central and south america. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas.
Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. Have the names of any book of mormon cities been discovered. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. The dominant geographical feature in the book of mormon is the river sidon. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses.
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