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. A fivedisk dvd series, book of mormon evidence, was released in 2009 along with 6 dvd series, book of mormon evidence ii which was released in 2011 together are the most comprehensive work ever assembled on the subject of book of mormon geography in north america. 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. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book book. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The united states is the promised land foretold in the book of mormona place where divine guidance directed inspired men to create the conditions necessary for the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the growing body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events of the book of mormon. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records.
I too would like to know details about these north american. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book of. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence dvds, books, galleries, videos, free downloads, tours, webinars, more. Local documentarians challenge south american claims. Smith, barley in ancient america, in reexploring the book of mormon. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Book of mormon archaeological evidences the ohio decalogue stone. 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. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. 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. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions.
We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. The use of cement in ancient america a longridiculed anachronism in book of mormon is the reference in helaman 3. Jul 07, 2008 illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. It introduces evidences for the four brothers, the pueblos and polynesian islanders, the mayans, incans, and many other ancient american cultures. Sorenson, how could joseph smith write so accurately about ancient american civilization. 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. Saints in tennessee he was researching book of mormon archaeology, they.
Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. These evidences plus the fact that characters found on stone in mexico that match with the anthon transcript have been found leaves no question in my mind that the heartland of the book of mormon is found in central america. Sorenson, images of ancient america, visualizing book of mormon life. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition. If the book of mormon truly is an ancient history of america, we can search the book of mormon. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. Some view literally, but with nuance to the understanding of the book of mormon that makes sense of the evidences against it. Ritual sacrifice both human sacrifice and animal sacrifices occurred in ancient america. Jan 29, 2018 scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship has published several books that throw light on the ancient origins of the book of mormon. The book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual.
It is hoped that this short survey of external evidences for the book of mormons authenticity will lead the reader to a great exploration by following the references in the footnotes. Lds caucus book of mormon evidences the use of cement in. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of ancient peoples that came by ship from. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america farnsworth, dewey and edith wood farrnsworth on. The book of first nephi, the first book in the volume, describes the actions of lehi and his family in leaving jerusalem before its destruction, following the counsel of the lord, and wandering through the wilderness for several years before embarking on a transoceanic voyage to somewhere in or near central america. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Messages and evidences is the collection of a series of radio talks given during the summer and fall of 1946 on sunday evening on temple square. Over 500 stunningly beautiful photographs combine with quotes, stories, charts, commentary, maps and scripture to introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that presents the very real possibility. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.
Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Mar 25, 2009 lds caucus book of mormon evidences the use of cement in ancient america lds faq posted on 03252009 12. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one. 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. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. See richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. Mar 27, 20 we believe it did, and startling new scriptural, prophetic, physical, and dna evidences strongly point to the location of the book of mormon taking place in the heartland of the united states of. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Inclusion within the bmc archive does not imply endorsement. Secondary evidences of the book of mormon in north america. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Oct 25, 2018 it is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery. Book of mormon evidences of sophisticated culture in north. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. 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. The book of mormon mentions cities, trade, warfare, towers, and the use of armorall of which did exist in the ancient americasyet their existence has not convinced critics that the book of mormon is an authentic ancient text. Items in the bmc archive are made publicly available for noncommercial, private use. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. Ancient lost treasures view topic book of mormon evidences. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Other scriptures that reference the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america.
The book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b. New evidence for horses in america book of mormon central. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. A literary structure known as chiasmus exists in the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. 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. 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. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on amazon. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery. Some place the geography of the book in upstate new york or near the great lakes.
Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. For instance, the populations and civilizations described in the book of mormon were likely too small only a few million to fill entire continents. Mormonism is there any archaeological evidence for the. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. Indeed, a great deal of positive evidence regarding the book of mormon has emerged via scholarship since 1970. 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. Jan 18, 2018 according to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to the americas around 600 b. Welch, concrete evidence for the book of mormon, in reexploring the book of mormon.
There are several theories held among latterday saints for the location of book of mormon lands. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. It discusses topics such as the origin of the american indians, christ in ancient america, christ. Book of mormonevidenceshebraismschiasmus fairmormon. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on. Anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. Wayne may presents several powerful evidences at the october 20 book of mormon evidence conference in support of the theory that the jaredite civilization of the book of ether are the descendants of ham, the son of noah. According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon describes both within the time frame in accordance with the law of moses. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science.
Book of mormon evidences in ancient america this volume is a compilation of evidences which the author views as proof that the book of mormon is true. It is claimed that the presence of chiasmus in the book of mormon is either coincidental, an artifact of the observer, or not impressive since examples of chiastic patterns have been found in the doctrine and covenants or other 19th century. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. The book of mormon begins in a wellknown location, jerusalem, in 600 b. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Others look to peru and south america, or to the baja peninsula, or texas, and some even propose the malaysian peninsula.
Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. In dealing with archaeological and other evidences for the book of mormon, we must first realize that nearly all critical comments of scholars have been based on a common mormon misconception. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140. Archaeology, dna, evidences of book of mormon civilization in n. The history accounts for three migrations of people from the middle east. Some view the book of mormon as a 19th century work, brought forth in the mind of joseph smith the prophet, which he had a right to do as a prophet of god, sort of like biblical midrash.
If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Tulum is just another example for hit after hit of.
I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Watch presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. The chinese government, in renovating the panama canal, have without intent, unveiled book of mormon evidences as mentioned by the book of mormon. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wikipedias other article on americas settlement does not. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. The most recent issue of byu studies quarterly includes an article by wade miller and matt roper with new evidence challenging this view.
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