Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. One of the reasons central america was so enticing for early members to claim as book of mormon lands is that central america had massive buildings and cities for everyone to see, while evidence was constantly hushed by the united states government in their push to label the natives as savages, incapable of anything other than nomadic life. America unearthed has documented in several of their episodes the undeniable existence of ancient hebrew jewish influences throughout the heartland of north america. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. 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. I too would like to know details about these north american. 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.
Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. The archaeological and historical evidence indicates that the ancient people that we call olmecs in our day are the same people, called the jaredites in the book of mormon. 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. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient. It is pure revisionist history in saints vol 1 this country vs. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. The book of mormon bom was first published in palmyra, new york, in 1830, its title page giving the name joseph smith, jun. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you.
Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Numerous book of mormon issues have been discussed there. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence rick branch 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 be the funniest thing in the world to me when someone tells me with absolute certainty that the book of mormon isnt true after having admitted never actually reading the book themselves. People around the world who are staying home for public health reasons are spending a lot of time on the internet.
That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. To date, the existing evidence suggests that the introduction of old world flora and fauna to the american continent happened during the columbian exchange. Confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. There is no mention in the book of mormon of elephants having existed in the new world during the nephite period. I would say the strongest evidence is for central america, or some kind of bridge that includes central america and the midwest. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Its early account of jerusalem just before the babylonian captivity gains in plausibility as research continues to accumulate. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before.
Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient america. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna.
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. America under covenant book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. That sounds very much like the book of mormon to me. Early mormons had all kinds of theories about the book of mormon setting, all over the place. This book uses over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary to 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. Wikipedias other article on america s settlement does not. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. One of the most persistent questions about the book of mormon has been the mention of horses among the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Also see the interpreter, book of mormon central, the neal maxwell institute, and shields.
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. 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. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Adena culture shows archaeological evidence of the jaredites in north america. The content of the book of mormon may be the most convincing evidence for its claim as a historical record and divine scripture. The book of mormon begins in a wellknown location, jerusalem, in 600 b. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. The ancient maya, in particular, constructed and used highways in a manner that. For instance, the populations and civilizations described in the book of mormon were likely too small only a few million to fill entire continents. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of israel,nonlds website that believes the native americans are descendants of the israelites 1 2 3 is given by a.
Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition. New evidence for horses in america book of mormon central. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. According to book of mormon central, the most important material in volume 10 are the anonymous times and seasons articles. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence.
Because the book of mormon mentions highways, readers may wonder if the remains of prominent ancient roads have been discovered in the americas. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon claims that nonspecific seeds were brought from the land of jerusalem and planted on arrival in the new world and produced a successful yield. 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. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. Welch while he was on an lds mission in regensburg, germany, chiasmus or poetic parallelism is a nested ancient hebraic form of explaining an idea, where the ideas are set out in series of statements and then repeated with the first being last. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. 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.
As expected, our friends at book of mormon central, the front for book of mormon archaeological forum, inc. Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidenceoctober 1, 2019 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. We believe that it is scripture that testifies of gods dealings with prophets and followers of jesus christ in the ancient americas. Newest news here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. Watch presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations.
Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very presuppositions. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Jonathan neville jonathan neville is a lawyer, businessman, educator and author who has written over forty books, including both nonfiction and fiction. According to the book of mormon, the jaredites were a group of people that left the old world after the fall of the tower of babel. Nov 22, 2007 with a lot of attention coming to the theory that north america, rather than central america, is the location of the events recorded in the book of mormon, this book provides a credible rebut of the north american position. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. The book of mormon lands will be dotted by pyramids. Further, there is currently no archaeological evidence of american bison having been domesticated. Unless and until book of mormon central changes its editorial policy on cumorah, we should continue to consider them book of mormon central america because they are not representing all faithful book of mormon evidence, studies, or scholarship.
Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
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. It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The view of book of mormon geography taught by joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the mormon church includes three major, closely related points. 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. 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. The book of mormon is more than a history book of two ancient civilizations, it reveals the covenant land of joseph, the favorite son of jacob, israel who was sold into egypt by his brothers that being the promised land of america. Wayne may presents archaeological evidence for the book of mormon jaredite lands. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. 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. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel.
Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. The shows pilot episode premiered at the lds film festival and book of mormon evidence conference earlier this year, and is currently. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Mar 27, 2016 book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Notable systems of highways were indeed constructed by several ancient american societies, and their remains have long been studied by archaeologists. Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body.
Those of us on this land the promised land, the land of liberty, the land of the. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. 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. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Some are learning new things and building their talent stacks. The book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world.
Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Smith, then 24 years old, claimed that he had not composed the text of the book, but that he had translated it from a set of golden plates which he had dug out of a nearby hill under the. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Mormonism is there any archaeological evidence for the. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Many models have been theorizedbut again, there is no smokinggun piece of evidence. Could the book of mormon events have taken place in south. 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. Thus, there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest a jewish or middleeastern migration to america. A core belief of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is that the book of mormon is a translation of an ancient record that was written on golden plates. I do not doubt that great civilizations existed in south america, but the historical evidence of these cultures so far does not match up with the book of mormon the way the maya history does.
In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. Contributing to book of mormon central moronis america. Book of mormon evidence on america unearthed joseph. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. 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.
Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses.
Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Archaeological evidence seems to indicate that the main core or center of the jaredite civilization was located on the mexican gulf coast, in what are now the southern. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Read about the supporting evidence for the book of mormon cultures. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Some mormon researchers believe that jaredite survivors of the war that destroyed their civilization, as described in the book of ether, could be ancestors to some native americans sorenson 1992. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.