The race to the ends of the earth, and the epic story of the map that gave america its name toby lester. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. May 10, 2011 indeed, the ancient practice now is known to have occurred at precisely the era and place from which book of mormon peoples came. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america hardcover 1950. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america.
The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. Dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is. Jul 20, 2016 youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. In spite of difficulties in defending this claim, and although the evidence is incomplete, the geological and archaeological record does provide support for horses and even wheeled vehicles in ancient 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.
This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Not one, but three ancient altars inscribed with the same three semitic consonants of the placename, nahom, as mentioned in 1 nephi 16. Ancient american special lds edition x hindu america wayne may. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on. New evidences for the book of mormon from ancient mexico in search of cumorah is one of the most significant books ever to be published on the book of mormon. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. With the copper scroll and other materials from the dead sea, we have an almost exact parallel. Youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. 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. 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. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg.
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. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. Ritual sacrifice both human sacrifice and animal sacrifices occurred in ancient america. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient america. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture containing a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the america continents. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. 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 ancient maya, in particular, constructed and used highways in a manner that. 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document.
Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. Dna in ancient america can be traced back to israel. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records. It is uncertain if this ancient village had anything to with the sunken cities described in the book of mormon. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. The book of mormon describes both within the time frame in accordance with the law of moses. Did you know there are far more evidences for the appearance of christ in north america. 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. The suggestion of horses and chariots in precolumbian america has long been an easy target for critics of the book of mormon. Archaeological and historical evidence white skin nephites. 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. The book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, salt lake city. 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.
Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon provo and salt lake city. Book of mormon evidence october 12, 2019 why apalachicola florida is plausible for the land of lehis landing 591 bc 1 nephi 18. Categories of evidence for old world contacts with ancient america. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america this volume is a compilation of evidences which the author views as proof that the book of mormon is true. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america.
Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Read jesus words to the ancient americans while these studies may be intriguing and thoughtprovoking, mormons claim that the only way to know if the book of mormon really is true and if christ really did visit the. 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. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. 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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are clearly not jews. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on amazon. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. 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. Dunn and william green, terminal archaic and early woodland plant use at the gast spring site la152. Holy bible john 10 in the book of mormon, christ explains to the ancient american people that they were the other sheep. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america.
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. Indeed, the ancient practice now is known to have occurred at precisely the era and place from which book of mormon peoples came. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. 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. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Ancient american lds special edition ii the promised land. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient.
Notable systems of highways were indeed constructed by several ancient american societies, and their remains have long been studied by archaeologists. Evidence of ancient writing in america moronis america. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america hardcover january 1, 1967 5. The book of mormon principally describes gods dealings with two civilizations in the americas over the course of several hundred years. And to be less sardonic about the matter, this is also why direct evidence actually can sometimes di. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. It introduces evidences for the four brothers, the pueblos and polynesian islanders, the mayans, incans, and many other ancient american cultures. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. 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. 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. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Temperance day and the word of wisdom 1833 book of mormon evidence july 17, 2019.
A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and. Smith, barley in ancient america, in reexploring the book of mormon. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. The april 1986 general conference, in which president ezra taft benson was sustained as president of the church, was a turning point for studying and. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1985, p. Evidence of ancient writing in america posted march 19, 2018 jonathan neville a lot of people have been reading an old post of mine about ancient writing in america from the bookofmormonwars blog, so ive added a few more details and im posting it here for those who dont look at my old posts. No direct geographical, archaeological or any other scientific field supports fictional narratives.
The book of mormon describes both within the time frame in. These people, scientists say, spread rapidly to fill north and south america and. 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. 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. That joseph smith and successive generations of mormon presidents and apostles taught that the nephites and lamanites ranged over all or most of south and north america and fought a battle to. Okay, we admit, this item is on most lists of book of mormon evidencesundoubtedly because its so spoton.
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. Up until 1931, the only knowledge avaiable in the united states of a light skinned people as slaves to a dark skinned people in ancient precolumbus america, was only to be found in the previously published book of mormon. 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. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Categories of evidence for old world contacts with ancient. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. The shows pilot episode premiered at the lds film festival and book of mormon evidence conference earlier this year, and is currently. Because the book of mormon mentions highways, readers may wonder if the remains of prominent ancient roads have been discovered in the americas. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. 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. A mesoamerican setting for the book of mormon is virtually certain from the geographical requirements of the record alma 22, and abundant circumstantial evidences. 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.
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