This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. 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. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim that the book of mormon is historically. With over 200 fullcolor pages and spectacular photography, this heirloomquality book has become the new. An interesting analysis of some of the physical evidences which show that joseph smith translated the book of mormon by revelation through the power of god. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
Trails in the book of mormon evidence for the book of. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, archived from the original on 201502, retrieved 2014 08. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of.
The history of americas greatest vehicle by patrick r. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. 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 book of mormon studies and research. Book of mormon conference shares new geographic evidence. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Evidence that the book of mormon, while good to have, is not the essential thing that will convert mankind to its truthfulness, or to the person the book of mormon is bearing witness of. The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents.
Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Ritner concluded in 2014 that the source of the book of abraham is the breathing permit. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. It represents the existence in a mesoamerican inscription of a book of mormon king with broad parallels in name, date, title and function. Jan 20, 2014 the musical the book of mormon is hilarious, outrageous, and brilliant. The history of americas greatest vehicle by patrick. My last post about mound builders and mastodons made me curious what mormons had to say about giants more on the connection with mastodons later.
Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. In addition, the very content of the book of mormon makes it impossible to accept it as divine revelation. It was one of the best nights out that ive had for a long time. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. 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. We have found too much evidence in mesoamerica of a civilization that looks nothing like the nephites or lamanites for that model to be viable. This is a portion of the transcript of the live presentation. The book of mormon, the blockbuster musical comedy by the creators of south park, has arrived at seattles paramount theatre and lives up to its reputation for raunch and hilarity. Mormons are embracing america unearthed as evidence that the book of mormon is real.
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. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. 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. Feb 17, 2015 the events described in the book of mormon bom are generally thought to have taken place in north or central america, after all, and the bom was published in 1830 as the debate about the origin, identity, and fate of the mound builders was ongoing. 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 the list of archaeological and historical. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. 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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Careful study of the book of mormons vocabulary and grammar suggests that. Sep 23, 2011 september 2324 national book of mormon evidence conference. Many readers of this blog are aware of the expo, firm foundation expo.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as the mormon church is formally. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Id like to take credit for discovering this groundbreaking evidencebut millions before me had already discovered it long before i did as they read the book of mormon. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Published on oct 26, 2014 lehi and his family lived in the wilderness for many years, most likely following trails which were previously known only in ancient times. In the paper revisiting sariah at elephantine, neal rappleye, a research project manager here at book of mormon central, explains that scholars have identified a jewish woman named. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. In order to remove these inherent improbabilities and attempt to salvage the credibility of the book of mormon, a number of modern mormon scholars have proposed several variations of a new approach to book of mormon geography, usually called the limited geography theory. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. 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.
Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. Scholars argue that no evidence of a reformed egyptian language has ever been discovered. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. This view, whose most influential proponent is brigham young university archaeologist john l. Section 4 defines the promised land of the book of mormon from the scriptures themselves. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, sections 4 and 5 of the 18 sections in the original dvd. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. October 1022 tour of church history and book of mormon history, educational day tour of americas. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Spend some time learning more about the book of mormon and related topics. Id like to take credit for discovering this groundbreaking evidencebut millions before me had already discovered it long before i.
The very surprising language of the book of mormon deseret news. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. 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. If a socalled holy book is not a myth, then we will find that the names of cities, people, and other unique details will be supported by archaeological evidence. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological findings etc. Below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne may describing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. 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. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Oct 26, 2014 published on oct 26, 2014 lehi and his family lived in the wilderness for many years, most likely following trails which were previously known only in ancient times. 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. People around the world who are staying home for public health reasons are spending a lot of time on the internet. If we had a mesoamerican inscription which mentioned a book of mormon king, with a date and historical context that matched the date and context for the book of mormon, would that be objective evidence in favor of the historicity of the book of mormon.
Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. 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. I duly agreed that if you found such a thing, according to those specifications, then. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Based on these physical evidences, the book of mormon could not have been the work of a young man with limited knowledge, such as joseph smith was. Ancient peoples of israel book of mormon evidence youtube. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by. Perhaps its the sign of a midlife crisis i did just turn fifty. 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. Trails in the book of mormon evidence for the book of mormon.
Basic principles of population genetics suggest the need for a more careful approach to the data. Mormon missionaries continue to claim that the science of archeology substantiates the book of mormon, but whether we consider the alleged cities, persons, animals, fabrics, metals, wars and war implements, kings, palaces, or crops, all the evidence points to their nonexistence. Back on the ground, ferguson and sorenson set out by jeep for a. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Some point to what they claim is evidence for the presence of these items and locations. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. City, excavated in izapa in 2014, nwafs original map of its mounds and. New evidence for the book of mormon name sariah 1 nephi 2. 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. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Since the foundation of the church of latterday saints, mormon archaeologists and historians have tried mightily to harmonize the prehistory of the united states as given in the book of mormon with the facts on the ground, which have stubbornly refused to admit a continentwide hebraic civilization in the early centuries ce. The musical the book of mormon is hilarious, outrageous, and brilliant. How they will square this with scott wolters claims that jesus was the reigning king of judea and that he founded a dynasty protected by the templars i cannot fathom.
For example, a 2014 study indicates that as much as onethird of native american dna may have originated anciently in europe or west asia. 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. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. The events described in the book of mormon bom are generally thought to have taken place in north or central america, after all, and the bom was published in 1830 as the debate about the origin.
Jan 01, 2014 perhaps its the sign of a midlife crisis i did just turn fifty. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter. In fact, they may provide striking evidence that the books translation in the 19th. The book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Being held at south towne exposition center, sandy, utah, oct 810, 2015. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Howard carlos smith, right, talks to visitors about his display during the book of mormon evidence conference at the scera theater in orem on friday, april 25, 2014. Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. Given the sparse nature of the mesoamerican data, and the uncertainties of the pronunciation of maya glyphs 1500 years ago, the akishukix connection is as good as we can expect to find.
If there is data supporting the texts, we can calculate whether the book of mormon should be considered to be based on fact or simply a good fiction. The book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. A journal of latterday saint faith and scholarship. Jan 11, 2017 book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Fireside which goes over book of mormon evidence as well as subjects like heavenly mother, the trinity and. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. The history of americas greatest vehicle is a nice, handsome coffee table hardcover, printed on glossy paper and chocked with colorful photos of jeeps. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. 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.
The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by. In my byu class on native american history, they didnt even mention anything about the book of mormon and they taught the standard archaeological model of mesoamerica. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. 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. So it was real regret that i concluded that the gleeful depiction of traditional stereotypes about africa dead babies, warlord, hiv, etc reinforced rather than challenged general preconceptions. After a conversation regarding the promises and covenants of the lord with america, alex determined to incorporate those ideals into his latest music video which he began writing as he watched the world trade center towers collapse on 911. The book of mormon, combined with the spirit, is the greatest witness one has of the truthfulness of the church of jesus christ of latterday.
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