This new research is offering unprecedented evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. We cant prove it is or isnt, at least not until its carbon dated and a lineage is created that doesnt have it being made or falling into the hands of the chief or his family within the 200 years prior to giving this to the. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. Michael coe, an archaeologist at yale university, said.
Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Evidence of ancient hebrews in the americas book of mormon. May 06, 2007 evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. No one needs any expertise to understand and believe the teachings of the prophets. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here.
Jul 20, 2016 youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. To excuse away the dna evidence against this book of mormon claim, mormon apologists have resorted to the idea that the jewish book of mormon immigrants to america. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. 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. Remarkable new evidence for human activity in north america. This includes attacks on byu, lds scholars, lds who offer a different model, the national science foundation, the national association of science, the american association for the advancement of science, dna researchers on mutation rates and dating haplotype x2a, elder james e. My focus here is on realworld historicity and geography, following the evidence wherever it leads. Thus, there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest a jewish or middleeastern migration to america. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Listen and or watch the author presenting a supporting perspective of the book of mormon and why it all happened in eastern north america. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a. There is no mention in the book of mormon of elephants having existed in the new world during the nephite period.
Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Evidence from within the book of mormon and from realworld archaeology demonstrates the movement of peoples and ideas from mesoamerica to north america. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. Lost civilizations of north america documentary 1 trailer book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Long before formally organized and wellfunded groups began their search, joseph smith taught that the events found in the book of mormon took place in north america. This is the most profound level of evidence for the.
The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. The authors of this study use archaeological evidence to argue the animals mentioned in the book of mormon had once been present in north america, although dating to an earlier period than that covered in the book of mormon, and could have survived even into the lehite period.
Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Ferguson eeventually became convinced that the book of mormon is a work of fiction, whose contents bear no relationship to the reality of native american civilization prior to 385 ce. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Did jesus really take a trip to the americas, as the. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. For a little background, nahom is mentioned only once in the book of mormon, in 1 nephi 16.
I page 129 have attempted to show that the hinterland hypothesis can account for josephs inspired statements while keeping the core narrative of the book of mormon in mesoamerica. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. I think it makes a big difference where the book of mormon took place, for the reasons ive documented in all these posts.
Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. I encourage people to read the ensign regularly, especially this year when were all focused on the book of mormon. Researchers compare existing genetic evidence with the book of mormon story. Two hundred and twenty gorgeous full color pages filled with more than 500 stunning photos, artwork, maps, charts, artifacts, quotes, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events described in the book of mormon.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2011, 171217. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. 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. Stephen smoot at book of mormon central walks viewers through the discovery of nahom and what it means for book of mormon evidence. Christ visits the nephites in north america the record of the nephite history just prior to the saviors visit reveals many parallels to our own. I give moronis america the north american setting for the book of mormon permission to collect and use my data submitted in this form. The book of mormon is full of references to technologies and species that are known to have not existed in precolumbian america. Give consent that we may collect and use your data. Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present.
Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. Not only did peterson and his wife, patty, sign up for some north american tours associated with nephite explorer, they attended symposiums. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. In north america in the relevant period there is no evidence of warfare on any significant scale. Genetic and blood testing studies have found that native americans are related closely to the inhabitants of siberia and not to the ancient israelites, as the book of mormon states. Mesoamerica shows the technology described in the bom written records, calendar, concrete, etc. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. Wayne may shares his research into the most probable location of the mulekite civilization in north america and the lost temple of zarahemla in modernday iowa state. The history of the continent was kept on gold tablets, passed from generation to generation, compiled by a warrior named mormon and finally buried in upstate new york by his son moroni. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Mammoths were members of the family elephantidae mammoths could have easily been present in north america at the time of the jaredites the only time that elephants are mentioned in the book of mormon. Feb 02, 2009 what evidence is there that jesus ever visited 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. During the service, they had a part where anybody could go up to the stand and exclaim their faith cant remember what its called, and there was one man. The book of mormon principally describes gods dealings with two civilizations in the americas over the course of several hundred years. Joseph smith referenced the hill comorah and the east sea as being near each other. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. 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. What evidence is there that jesus ever visited america. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike.
Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. So i went to a mormon church with some friends yesterday, which was tonnes of fun srsly, such a great day. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in no weapon shall prosper. Traditions of a mysterious, bearded visitor from overseas have been current across our continent since precolumbian times. Adena culture shows archaeological evidence of the jaredites in north america. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. Mar 27, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Local documentarians challenge south american claims. Dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is.
Moronis america the north american setting for the book. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. These book of mormon experts and performers will present the latest research and findings showing profound new evidences that powerfully support the book of mormon. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Secular evidence continues to mount that the book of mormon may have occurred in the heartland of north america. Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon. By selectively giving only certain and often badly misrepresented strands of data, the aebom wishes to leave readers with the impression that there is overwhelming evidence for the book of mormon in north america s heartland, including archaeological and genetic evidence, and that latterday saint prophets have given their collective. Ancient civilization in north america book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. For decades latterday saint archeologists, researchers and historians have searched for evidence of book of mormon lands. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america.
The book primarily deals with the nephites and the lamanites, who it states existed in the americas from about 600 bc to about ad 400. These people, scientists say, spread rapidly to fill north and south america and. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. The lord descried the land they were led to as a land choice above all others, which all the evidence suggests was america. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. We dont believe that he took off a few years in his twenties, hopped on a boat, and sailed to the americas fifteen centuries prior to columbus. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. October 5, 2018 watch and experience the best evidence we have of the book of mormon as the spirit witnesses the truthfulness of the restored gospel it contains. 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. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Wayne may presents archaeological evidence for the book of mormon jaredite lands. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the woodland periods contemporary with moundbuilder societies early centuries ad and.
Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. On this blog, we focus on the historicity and geography of the book of mormon as evidence of its divine authenticity. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the woodland periods contemporary with moundbuilder societies early centuries ad and has been carbondated to 2,500 years ago. Bruce porter book of mormon evidence for america bruce porter, takes the book of mormon and some of the leadership of the lds church and is there evidences that the book of mormon lands took place in north america. Chief josephs cuneiform tablet is most likely a hoax.
According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is complimentary to the bible. New evidence for horses in america book of mormon central. 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. 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. The nwaf failed to find evidence to prove the book of mormon, and the man who organized it. The understanding of joseph smith and of traditional mormonism is that the book of mormon reveals that the american indians are descendants of the lamanites, who descended from lehi and are therefore a remnant of the house of israel. The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. While travelling through missouri, the prophet joseph smith came across a burial mound. The critics like to claim that there is no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon, but the truth is that there is scant archaeological data to tell us anything about the names of ancient new world inhabitants or locationsand names are the only means by which we could archaeologically identify whether there were nephites in ancient. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very.
Some believe that the history depicted in the book of mormon occurred in north america, while others believe that it occurred in central america or south america. We will share new maps, new articles, and the newest books or videos available. Book of mormon geography in north america, on youtube book of mormon evidence channel on youtube. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. Meldrum frequently relies on paranoia or conspiracy theories to explain why his model has not been accepted. The fascinating story of the jaredites arrival in the promised land from babylon during the confusion of tongues is told in the book of ether, the last book in the book of mormon. Did you know there are far more evidences for the appearance of christ in north america. This email contains several sources containing significantarchaeological evidence of the nephites on the north american continent, mainly east of the mississippi river.
Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. If north america is not a good candidate for the book of mormon is that because central america has provided sufficient evidence or because north america not enough evidence. Major wars were fought among book of mormon peoples for well over 1,000 years. Here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. To excuse away the dna evidence against this book of mormon claim, mormon apologists have resorted to the idea that the jewish book of mormon immigrants to america the nephites and the lamanites. Millions have asked the question, is there evidence of the historicity of the book of mormon, because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormon faith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 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 the old world. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. In the book of mormon period there is no evidence of any such structures in north america. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. Apr 26, 2017 remarkable new evidence for human activity in north america,000 years ago researchers say prehistoric mastodon bones bear humanmade markings. The most recent issue of byu studies quarterly includes an article by wade miller and matt roper with new evidence challenging this view. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook.
The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. A dna study by emory university, accepted by the smithsonian, acknowledges that some native americans have ancestry in common with the peoples in modern israel and the mediterranean area. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. Jun 17, 2017 the site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. 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.
The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. Okay, lets be really clear about what bookof mormon christians dont believe. Barley samples that date to 900 ad were also found in phoenix, arizona, and samples from southern illinois date between 1 and 900 ad. Although church members continue to discuss such theories today, the church takes no position on the geography of the book of mormon except that the events it describes took place.
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. Haplogroup x does not answer the jewish dna problem. Jun 20, 2016 millions have asked the question, is there evidence of the historicity of the book of mormon, because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormon faith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070.
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