Some people believe the book of mormon is a new revelation from god given to joseph smith. Book of mormon nuggets supplementing jeff lindsays book of mormon evidences page. 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. According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Do i feel and recognize the spirit even though i am unable to meet with others in ch. The mayan gods gathered under the tree of life to hold a council all the gods had taken part in the creation of the earth. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses.
Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. The book of mormon was translated from reformed egyptian on gold plates. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed. 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. The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. Darell thorpe, host of out of the best books, kzzi 1510 am radio, west jordan utah, usa. Book of mormon evidenceseptember 10, 2019 you may have been hearing a lot about letter vii letter 7. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of these sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best. When you think of historical proof, archaeology tends to be the foremost.
Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship formerly farms, aug 2000. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. But those seemingly insignificant phrases provide powerful evidence that the book was translated from records written in ancient semitic language. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as. 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 firm foundations 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference is going to be amazing. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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 institutes flagship publication, now titled journal of book of mormon and other restoration scripture, has published many articles dealing with internal and external evidences over the years. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science.
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. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. For instance, dan vogel and brent lee metcalfe have. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of 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.
The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in. They are also star witnesses for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Parry, hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of mormon, in echoes and evidences. 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. 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. I wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. 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.
There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. 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. They are also star witnesses for the authenticity of. May 23, 2014 the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.
Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. You will hear and learn about the most recent research directly from studied and knowledgable lds experts relating to the field of book of mormon study. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The egyptian symbols for holy, heaven, all, and god are similar to ancient mikmaq glyphs found in canada. Professionally recorded and edited in studio with rod. When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. 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. The casual reader of the book of mormon would probably never notice or worry much about the wording used in the book. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Preearth life similar to mormon teachings, mesoamericans believed gods existed before the world was created.
Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Other similarities between near eastern and aztec language are currently being. The little book of book of mormon evidences by john hilton iii. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. April 2526, 2014 at the scera xango grand theatre, orem, utah. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n.
Evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormona divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. 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. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds.
Based on these physical evidences, the book of mormon could not have been the work of a young man with limited knowledge, such as. 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. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. And, with more study, the books sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. 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. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. Ancient american special lds edition ix a semitic presence in north america wayne may.
Oftentimes the warnings are detailed and clearer than those in the bible. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. 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. This one link is a motherload of info on the arabian peninsula evidences for the book of mormon. Recently, i went through it with a different emphasis and focus. Copper history without ancient american magazine aam by wayne may, true science has no viable voice or. A good friend just asked me, am i creating situations in my own home that allow my family to feel the spirit. The power of the holy ghost must ever be the chief source of evidence for the book of mormon. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. 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. The book of mormon teaches that the redemption of christ was planned before the world began, and the mayans likewise believed in gods who. Many leading researchers place book of mormon lands in mesoamerica, just below the yucatan peninsula. 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. 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 most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i get from the holy. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Geographic evidences supporting the book of mormon. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. 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. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. Some anti mormon web sites have questioned how the book of mormon can be considered inerrant if the church feels free to change it in response to modernday scientific discoveries. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Join the th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference by the firm foundation. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Explore new book of mormon evidences in americas heartland like never before.
The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. Parry, hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. 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. This is an invalid criticism, since only the introduction to the book of mormon was changed, not its actual text. This is the definitive work on the heartland geography. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Therefore, as things stand at the moment, current new world archaeological evidence tends to verify the claims made by the book of mormon. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. 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.
Thirtyfive of the items 58% have been definitively confirmed by archaeological evidence and ten items 17% have received possibletentative, yet not fully verifiedconfirmation. Some view the book of mormon as a 19th century work, brought forth in the mind of joseph smith the prophet, which he had a right to do as a prophet of god, sort of like biblical midrash. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. 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. Thou shalt receive revelation book of mormon evidence. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. During this live call in radio show, harry and host, present evidences for the book of mormon, despite continual claims by antimormon critics that there is none. The book of mormon is full of valuable warnings and admonitions about the last days. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. In 1935, some of the most important documents ever found relevant to old testament history were discovered. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets.
Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. It is a book by jonathan neville, but thats not what letter. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades.
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. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i. Some view literally, but with nuance to the understanding of the book of mormon that makes sense of the evidences against it. An entirely new approach to the study of book of mormon geography. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Over the years, many critics of the book of mormon have acknowledged its merits. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book.
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