The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american. Categories of evidence for old world contacts with ancient america norman totten when columbus refound america for europe in 1492, he believed that the bahamas, haiti, and cuba were parts of the east indies in eastern asia. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. Meldrum is a researcher, author, and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, with an emphasis on the scriptural and physical evidences recently discovered indicating north america as the most likely location where its epic history played out. Jun 02, 20 diane wirths 2005 book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf presentation called creation, garden of eden, and resurrection in mesoamerican thought. May 10, 2011 the book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world. The book of mormon describes both within the time frame in accordance with the law of moses.
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. Concerning the features of these highways, mesoamerican scholar mark wright has explained. May publisher, ancient american magazine wayne will be presenting fantastic new information from his extensive research. The name of lehis wife, sariah, previously unknown outside the book of mormon, has been found in ancient jewish documents from.
Ritual sacrifice both human sacrifice and animal sacrifices occurred in ancient america. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on amazon. Criteria for book of mormon lands and people there are several theories held among latterday saints for the location of book of mormon lands. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. His presentation, new archaeological research into nephitehopewell forts and temples along with jaredite cities found in americas heartland, provide evidences that powerfully supports the book of mormon record. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. According to the book of mormon, the final war that destroyed the jaredites resulted in the deaths of at least two million people. Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. If you look at these complexities, you actually find stunning book of mormon dna evidence to support the book of mormon model. From book of mormon population estimates, it is evident that the civilizations described are comparable in size to the civilizations of ancient egypt, ancient greece, ancient rome, and the maya. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. 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 scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world.
Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture containing a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the america continents. Mar 27, 2016 book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith. 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. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. Some early20th century mormons claimed various archaeological findings such as place names, and ruins of the inca, maya, olmec, and other ancient american and old world civilizations as giving credence to the book of mormon record. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient america. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines.
Okay, we admit, this item is on most lists of book of mormon evidencesundoubtedly because its so spoton. Jun 17, 2017 this video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. The power of the holy ghost must ever be the chief source of evidence for the book of mormon. American progress or the great events of the greatest century including also life delineations of our most noted men. A mesoamerican setting for the book of mormon is virtually certain from the geographical requirements of the record alma 22, and abundant circumstantial evidences. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Diane wirths 2005 book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf presentation called creation, garden of eden, and resurrection in. In this old american history book there are only two stories, concerning where the book of mormon came from. In looking at ancient america and the book of mormon published in 1950, it is fascinating that one of the authors lost his faith. Its early account of jerusalem just before the babylonian captivity gains in plausibility as research continues to accumulate. Ancient american lds special edition ii the promised land.
Book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their. Dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. 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. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite culture. Dna in ancient america can be traced back to israel. 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.
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. Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to. Part two separate page the use of cement in ancient america. Oct 19, 2017 the evidence actually finds evidence for a large number of ancient immigration into america. Not one, but three ancient altars inscribed with the same three semitic consonants of the placename, nahom, as mentioned in 1 nephi 16. If the book of mormon can be demonstrated to know many, many things about the ancient world that no living person knew in the early eighteen hundreds. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. May 23, 2014 the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture containing a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the america continents. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Sariah, previously unknown outside the book of mormon, has been found in ancient jewish.
Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. Until 1997 when a team of german archaeologists found an ancient altar in southwestern arabia with the name of a local tribal region inscribed on its side. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient america. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Who wrote the book of mormon and where did it come from.
Categories of evidence for old world contacts with ancient. 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. I remember hearing church members talk about introducing the book of mormon to other people as a history of ancient america. 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. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. 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. Notable systems of highways were indeed constructed by several ancient american societies,1 and their remains have long been studied by archaeologists. 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. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. Each year at its annual book of mormon lands conference, the book of mormon archaeological forum gives the father lehi award and the mother sariah award to a couple who have contributed significantly to.
This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on. 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.
Thomas stewart ferguson was a lifelong defender of the book of mormon and founder of the mormon new world archaeological association. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Some point to what they claim is evidence for the presence of these items and locations. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence.
Archaeological and historical evidence where did the. If the book of mormon really were an ancient book, at would it matter. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Sep 29, 2017 the book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual. The most commonly recognized poetic style is parallelism. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the book.
Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place.
Diane wirths 2005 book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf presentation called creation, garden of eden, and resurrection in mesoamerican thought. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets. What is of additional interest is that we find the red hands in many other cities that contain strong evidences of a possible visit by jesus christ and which had a belief in. Ancient myan ruins support the book of mormon blogger. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon.
Our changing understanding of ancient america and its scripture. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america farnsworth, dewey and edith wood farrnsworth on. Undeniable archaeological evidence of 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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.
Because the book of mormon mentions highways, readers may wonder if the remains of prominent ancient roads have been discovered in the. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. This influenced mark twain to describe the book of mormon as slow, sleepy, and insipid. Book of mormon archaeology has long been a favorite interest of. Oct 15, 2011 in looking at ancient america and the book of mormon published in 1950, it is fascinating that one of the authors lost his faith.
For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. In search of cumorah is a wellwritten book that makes a carefullydocumented, wellreasoned proposal for the exact location of book of mormon geography. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. These people, scientists say, spread rapidly to fill north and south america and. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents.
Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. We believe that many of the descendants of the people of the book of mormon are on the earth today, indeed, the introduction to the book of mormon says that the people of the book of mormon are among. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. Joseph smith did not receive revelation where book of mormon lands were located, but his last statements about book of mormon geography point us to mesoamerica click here to see what joseph smith said about mesoamerica 9 columbus was directed to the promised land, yet he never visited north america.
Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Jun 20, 2016 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 region of israel to the americas where they developed into large and highly advanced civilizations with written language, walled cities, extensive roads, metal working, agriculture and a. Pages businesses nonprofit organization book of mormon central videos archaeological evidence. The book of mormon has a setting in central america. The precise correlations shown between archaeological evidences and book of mormon history are certain to strengthen the faith and testimony of every mormon who reads it. The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by prophets and contain the words of god. Book of mormon problems lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Others invoke the limited geography model, regarding. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon.
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