Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. 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.
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. 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. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. 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. These people, scientists say, spread rapidly to fill north and south america and. Did jesus really take a trip to the americas, as the. 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.
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. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. Joseph smith referenced the hill comorah and the east sea as being near each other. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america.
Did you know there are far more evidences for the appearance of christ in north america. The most recent issue of byu studies quarterly includes an article by wade miller and matt roper with new evidence challenging this view. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. On this blog, we focus on the historicity and geography of the book of mormon as evidence of its divine authenticity. 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. May 06, 2007 evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. 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.
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. 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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary 1 trailer book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016. This new research is offering unprecedented evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. I think it makes a big difference where the book of mormon took place, for the reasons ive documented in all these posts. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in no weapon shall prosper.
Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. 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. 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. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. New evidence for horses in america book of mormon central. Give consent that we may collect and use your data. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Feb 02, 2009 what evidence is there that jesus ever visited america.
While travelling through missouri, the prophet joseph smith came across a burial mound. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. Traditions of a mysterious, bearded visitor from overseas have been current across our continent since precolumbian times. There is no mention in the book of mormon of elephants having existed in the new world during the nephite period. 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. 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. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. No one needs any expertise to understand and believe the teachings of the prophets. 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. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the woodland periods contemporary with moundbuilder societies early centuries ad and. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2011, 171217. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence.
The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. So i went to a mormon church with some friends yesterday, which was tonnes of fun srsly, such a great day. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Barley samples that date to 900 ad were also found in phoenix, arizona, and samples from southern illinois date between 1 and 900 ad.
Chief josephs cuneiform tablet is most likely a hoax. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. 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. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. 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. Remarkable new evidence for human activity in north america. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about 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.
This email contains several sources containing significantarchaeological evidence of the nephites on the north american continent, mainly east of the mississippi river. Wayne may presents archaeological evidence for the book of mormon jaredite lands. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could.
Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Apr 26, 2017 remarkable new evidence for human activity in north america,000 years ago researchers say prehistoric mastodon bones bear humanmade markings. 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. 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. We will share new maps, new articles, and the newest books or videos available. Meldrum frequently relies on paranoia or conspiracy theories to explain why his model has not been accepted. 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.
Ancient civilization in north america book of mormon. Local documentarians challenge south american claims. Jul 20, 2016 youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. Researchers compare existing genetic evidence with the book of mormon story. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. 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 purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. 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. In the book of mormon period there is no evidence of any such structures in north america. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. 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.
Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon. 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. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The lord descried the land they were led to as a land choice above all others, which all the evidence suggests was america. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. My focus here is on realworld historicity and geography, following the evidence wherever it leads. Not only did peterson and his wife, patty, sign up for some north american tours associated with nephite explorer, they attended symposiums.
Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. 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. 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. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. What evidence is there that jesus ever visited america. Okay, lets be really clear about what bookof mormon christians dont believe. The nwaf failed to find evidence to prove the book of mormon, and the man who organized it. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. 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.
Adena culture shows archaeological evidence of the jaredites in north america. Dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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.
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. 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. Secular evidence continues to mount that the book of mormon may have occurred in the heartland of north america. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The book of mormon principally describes gods dealings with two civilizations in the americas over the course of several hundred years. Thus, there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest a jewish or middleeastern migration to america. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. 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. Youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america.
Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Mar 27, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. 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. 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.
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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. Moronis america the north american setting for the book. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. I encourage people to read the ensign regularly, especially this year when were all focused on the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. Here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. 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.
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. In north america in the relevant period there is no evidence of warfare on any significant scale. 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. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times.
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. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Evidence from within the book of mormon and from realworld archaeology demonstrates the movement of peoples and ideas from mesoamerica to north 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. This is the most profound level of evidence for the.
Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. 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. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon geography in north america, on youtube book of mormon evidence channel on youtube.
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. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Evidence of ancient hebrews in the americas book of mormon. Major wars were fought among book of mormon peoples for well over 1,000 years. Haplogroup x does not answer the jewish dna problem. 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. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. 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. The book of mormon is full of references to technologies and species that are known to have not existed in precolumbian america. 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.
I give moronis america the north american setting for the book of mormon permission to collect and use my data submitted in this form. Mesoamerica shows the technology described in the bom written records, calendar, concrete, etc. 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. Jun 17, 2017 the site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period. 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. 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. Watch how ancient civilizations of the hopewell and adena cultures run parallel to the book of mormon and have it come alive in this fascinating dvd never seen artifacts are shown. Listen and or watch the author presenting a supporting perspective of the book of mormon and why it all happened in eastern north america. For decades latterday saint archeologists, researchers and historians have searched for evidence of book of mormon lands. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Stephen smoot at book of mormon central walks viewers through the discovery of nahom and what it means for book of mormon evidence.