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. Did you know there are far more evidences for the appearance of christ in north america. Did jesus really take a trip to the americas, as the mormons say. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. After his visits to his disciples in the old world, he descended out of heaven and appeared to his followers in ancient america. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles. While its interesting to hear research and opinions.
What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. The book of mormon describes how, during his visit, jesus christ healed their sick, taught them his gospel, blessed their children, and called twelve disciples to organize his church in the americas 3 nephi 11. Ancient america and the book of mormon by milton r. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. 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, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Evidence of jesus christ in america wordpress site. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. Mormons father took him from his home near to the hill shim in the land of desolation southward to zarahemla, when mormon was 11 years old mormon 1. Feb 02, 2009 he stated to us, there is mountains of evidence that jesus visited america, both archaeological and and this point he cut himself off and began another sentence. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may.
Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Dec 15, 2011 after his visits to his disciples in the old world, he descended out of heaven and appeared to his followers in ancient america. What evidence is there that jesus ever visited america.
Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. The book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church. Jesus appeared in north america after his crucifixion and. 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.
A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could not have included north america the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Responsible physical evidence posted january, 2017 jonathan neville critics of the book of mormon point to the lack of physical evidence to corroborate the narrative in the text, but the real problem is choosing among the abundant evidences. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16. Thus, there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest a jewish or middleeastern migration to america.
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. 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. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Mar 27, 2016 book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. 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. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. 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. Good rebuttal of a faith promoting stories based on fraudulent artifacts to support particular theories for book of mormon geography e.
The book of mormon contains the writings of ancient prophets. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints recently released a gospel topics essay which reiterates the churchs neutrality on the subject of book of mormon geography. 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. If some people are unable to understand what mormon has written concerning the river sidon flowing to the north through the land of zarahemla alma 22. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. Traditions of a mysterious, bearded visitor from overseas have been current across our continent since precolumbian times. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140. Book of mormon geography the church of jesus christ of latter. 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. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition.
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. 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. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. The evidence for his existence is so overwhelming, that to deny jesus lived in galilee at the time depicted in the new testament would place any writer in a classification of incompetency. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. The divine personage that emerges from the discoveries and writings of archaeologists and historians now stands out as an unassailable reality. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america.
The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Centuries later, according to the scripture, jesus appeared to the nephites in the same region after his resurrection.
Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The program was kjzzs nephite explorer, hosted by investigative journalist ryan fisher, who would go to historical sites said to have been. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Do mormons believe that jesus christ came to america. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. Lecture 01 book of mormon like nothing else hugh nibley mormon. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter. Is there evidence of sunken cities in ancient america. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america.
Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Smithsonian and national geographic responds responses to the book of mormon for years we have heard from the missionaries that the smithsonian institute and national geographic have both corroborated the historicity of the book of mormon. He stated to us, there is mountains of evidence that jesus visited america, both archaeological and and this point he cut himself off and began another sentence. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Why do mormons have the belief that jesus christ visited america. Mormon as editor, in rediscovering the book of mormon, ed. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. For the same reason on which all our faith is based we believe the heavens are not closed. Dec 08, 2016 for the same reason on which all our faith is based we believe the heavens are not closed. October 1022 tour of church history and book of mormon history, educational day tour of americas.
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 mormon geography. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. The great white god of ancient america still lives. Youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america. 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 describes migrations of people from the middle east to central america, and further describes some features of their civilizations in the new world. Jan, 2017 responsible physical evidence posted january, 2017 jonathan neville critics of the book of mormon point to the lack of physical evidence to corroborate the narrative in the text, but the real problem is choosing among the abundant evidences. Sidon river, most prominent river in nephite territory. The discussion has centered on the field of population genetics and developments in dna science. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may. Jul 20, 2016 youve doubtless heard of evidences for christ in central and south america.
Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas, the essay reads. Dec 20, 20 book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of israel,nonlds website that believes the native americans are descendants of the israelites 1 2 3 is given by a. May 06, 2007 defends the book of mormon against the contradicting scientific evidence, in a series of lengthy essays full of scientific language, yet often citing the bible as the authority for its assumptions. Aug 31, 2011 the book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church.
Well, its all well and good to hypothesize all day long, but the only thing we can know for sure is what we find in the physical evidence. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. September 2324 national book of mormon evidence conference. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. 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 book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Okay, lets be really clear about what bookofmormon christians dont believe. When mormon was a boy, he lived in the area of the hill shim mormon 1. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.
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. It is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. An introduction to the ancient evidence eerdmans publishing, 2000. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east.
Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could. Summary of book of mormon evidence in the americas youtube. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Ancient americanthis magazine explores the archaeology of the americas before columbus, frequently offering evidence for transoceanic contact from the old world. This means that it is another witness that christ really lived, and that he is gods son. Book of mormon and dna studies the church of jesus christ of. Some have contended that the migrations mentioned in the. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Responsible physical evidence the book of mormon in north. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. As far as im aware, there is barely any verging on no evidence that jesus existed at all, let alone that he visited america. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing.
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