Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition. 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. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the growing body of. Allan part 1 the book of mormon tells usofa who and where we are, and what is coming. 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. My belief of these quotes shows solid support of a north american setting of the book of mormon with. With over a hundred other theories, these two are by far the predominant. I know the various heartland models do not square with the geography described in the book of mormon, and that the burial mounds have no correlation to ancient mesopotamia, but if these artifacts. What constitutes a mound when archaeologists identify a mound site, it is usually more significant than merely a pile of dirt created by humans. Apr 09, 2019 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. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america.
Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. My belief of these quotes shows solid support of a north american setting of the book of mormon with only one cumorah clearly in manchester, ny. The evidence actually finds evidence for a large number of ancient immigration into america. The most recent issue of byu studies quarterly includes an article by wade miller and matt roper with new evidence challenging this view. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. 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. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. New evidence for horses in america book of mormon central. 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. Christ visits the nephites in north america the record of the nephite history just prior to the saviors. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. 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.
Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. People who believe the book of mormon took place in north america generally relate the adena to the jaredites and the hopewell to the nephites. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north. Wayne may presents several powerful evidences at the october 20 book of mormon evidence conference in support of the theory that the jaredite. Once you denude the premise of a mesoamerican bias, the entire manuscript becomes an exercise in absurdity. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. Take a book such as mormons codex, the book which terryl givens praised so highly in the foreword. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geographyeven an abstract onebut if the people.
The book of mormon may not be an accurate translation because joseph didnt know anything about mayan culture. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of. 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. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient.
The shows pilot episode premiered at the lds film festival and book of mormon evidence conference earlier this year, and is currently. Mar 26, 2016 book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. 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. 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. Listen and or watch the author presenting a supporting perspective of the book of mormon and why it all happened in eastern north america. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america.
The article, entitled animals in the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence.
Since the days of joseph smith most saints believed that the book of mormon took place across the entire expanse of north and south america. For instance, the populations and civilizations described in the book of mormon were likely too small only a few million to fill entire continents. If you look at these complexities, you actually find stunning book of mormon dna evidence to support the book of mormon model. 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. Mounting book of mormon evidence book of mormon evidence in. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. The great strength of the book is that it provides a wellargued perspective based on the geology of natural disasters that is new to the analysis of the book of mormonone that adds to the reality of book of mormon events and opens new doors for potential research and understanding of the geography of the book of mormon. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube.
I believe the following secondary evidences of the truth and veracity of book of mormon geography. 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. 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. 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. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon teaches truth, but is not a real history. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. As more and more church members learn what the prophets have taught, and how extrinsic evidence supports and corroborates those teachings, they, too, will shed their misplaced trust in the validity of the m2c model. 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. I know the various heartland models do not square with the geography described in the book of mormon, and that the burial mounds have no correlation to ancient mesopotamia, but if these artifacts in north america authentically contain hebrew inscriptions that are dated to the correct time period this is evidence that is very tough to ignore. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly.
There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. This immediately disqualifies haplo group x as dna evidence of the book of mormon unless of course dating of native american haplo group x is incorrect. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Once you denude the premise of a mesoamerican bias, the entire manuscript becomes an exercise in. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the woodland periods contemporary with moundbuilder societies early centuries ad and. 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. 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. Any and all ancient or precolumbian ruins and artifacts. Take a book such as mormon s codex, the book which terryl givens praised so highly in the foreword. Clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
The great strength of the book is that it provides a wellargued perspective based on the geology of natural disasters that is new to the analysis of the book of mormonone that adds to the reality of. Mammoths were members of the family elephantidae mammoths could. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017.
Scientists, historians, and other scholars have long maintained the view that there were no horses in the americas during book of mormon times. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. Challenges and perspectives, provides an overview of the issue and discusses some of the complexity involved in the study of ancient animal remains. 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.
Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Jan 29, 2019 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. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Sep 10, 2016 critics will point out that native american haplo group x in north america is problematic it dates to between 100bc. Critics will point out that native american haplo group x in north america is problematic it dates to between 100bc. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. This opinion is my own and not endorsed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This theoryreferred to as the hemispheric geography theory hgt posits that north america is the land northward, that south america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Jan 29, 2018 the most recent issue of byu studies quarterly includes an article by wade miller and matt roper with new evidence challenging this view. There is no mention in the book of mormon of elephants having existed in the new world during the nephite period. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in.
Places, names and events that you always thought were peculiar will come alive in this commonsense lecture. Once we shift our bias, we find there are mountains of evidence to support our new bias. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. May 08, 2018 clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. The best way to teach the book of mormon is with a fantasy map based on an interpretation that repudiates the teachings of the prophets about the new york cumorah. 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. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring.
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