The book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the lamanites. Hebrew names book of mormon hits by tvedtnes, john. Mar 05, 2019 utard, the homeland of mormondumb, as hell on earth. Pros, cons of book of mormon geography theories deseret news. The problem this presents for the mormon interpretation of ezekiel 37 has not gone unnoticed by mormon apologists. Im going to first answer the question, and then explain my answer and offer background. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the archaeology and the book of mormon article. Archaeology and the book of mormon lds critics frequently claim that while the bible has been proven to be accurate by the discoveries of archaeology, the book of mormon has no archaeological support. Archaeology has proven the brass plate very well could have come from the far east as the book of mormon claims in 1st nephi in book of mormon. Native american dna results support book of mormon a link page of u. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Apr 28, 2017 it seems that book of mormon archaeology has shifted away from looking for the big discovery and towards building a nonfalsifiable explanation for the book of mormon peoples existence. The lamanite city jerusalem in the land of nephi was named by lehite migrants after the old world site from which their ancestors came alma 21.
The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Rejecting the mormon claim part 9a archaeology and the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Jan 12, 2015 this means river sidon did not change course during book of mormon times 21. Brethren are right behind them and that their employment by the church is secure. Some latterday saints believe that there is some archaeological evidence supporting the. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Utard, the homeland of mormondumb, as hell on earth. These professionals, who are practicing mormons, are to be applauded for their honesty. He also speaks about geography, as well as archaeology in the book of mormon. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Who wrote the book of mormon and where did it come from. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mulekites land near nauvoo illinois book of mormon evidence. Mesoamerica has cities large urban areas that date to the right. Oct 24, 2014 this video will help you understand that the foundation of the lds faith is built upon myth. View the original article at the book of mormon resources blog. Newspapers, including those in smiths hometown of palmyra, new york. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. The book of mormon was written for the purpose of convincing those who are sincere abou.
May 17, 2019 i have a large library of religious books, but the annotated edition of the book of mormon is the most technicolored, highfidelity, highdefinition, highlyresearched, testimonybuilding, multidimensional rollercoaster ride through the religious history of ancient america and the world for that matter. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. Have the valley of lemuel and the river laman been found. Blake ostler, a respected mormon scholar, states that in my view, there is not and cannot be any book of mormon archaeology until we find at least one place or object that we can say with some certitude derives from book of mormon peoples. According to the book of mormon a nephite is a member of one of the four main groups of settlers of the ancient americas. The adoption of biblical archaisms in the book of mormon and other. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. 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. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon. Articles by author book of mormon archaeology forum. Not only have cement structures been identified throughout mesoamerica, but as dr. Just as their ordeal seems to be ending, sandra and forrest, still separated, face much graver dangers. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Nephi quotes isaiah for a whopping chapters straight in 2 nephi 1224, and continues to quote and refer to him throughout the small plates.
There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. Michael coe an outsiders view of book of mormon archaeology. Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. How does your concept of book of mormon lands differ from maps drawn by others. New archaeological evidence for book of mormon prophet.
Archaeological and historical evidence where did the. Some members of the mormon church have made fantastic claims about archaeologists using the book of mormon. The list includes items such as steel swords, barley, cement, thrones, and literacy. The national geographic society has a similar letter.
Wells jakeman and thomas stuart ferguson while they were students at uc berkeley, remains viable. Anthropology and archaeology in the land of the chaldeans. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, the definitive work on book of mormon archaeology by a qualified mormon scholar. In this old american history book there are only two stories, concerning where the book of mormon came from. We can break down this antimormon charge into three issues. Domestic goats were introduced on the american continent upon the arrival of the. Book of mormon archaeology and research has 2,632 members. With new and exciting insights, pages full of thoughtful comparisons, and compelling illustrations, decoding ancient america will capture the interest of anyone curious about book of mormon archaeology. The smithsonian institution sends a form letter to those who inquire about their use of the book of mormon for archaeological purposes. A novel about native rights, archaeology, and homeland security. Archaeology, relics and book of mormon belief deseret news.
Mormon scholars have estimated that at various periods in book of mormon history, the populations of civilizations discussed in the book ranged between 300,000 and 1. Hunter of the first council of the seventy is a book of tremendous interest and value for those who would know firsthand the traditions and folkways of the early inhabitants of north, central, and south america as well as know the truth contained in the book of mormon concerning these peoples. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. Lidar revolutionizing archaeology and rewriting history. National book of mormon evidence conference being held in the south towne expo center, sandy city, utah. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. John dehlin august 12, 2011 apologetics, best of mormon stories, book of mormon, johns favorites, top 10 truth claims, top 25 204 comments. The department of homeland security has sent its agents into the backcountry in pursuit of ecoterrorists, mistakenly including the indians as quarry.
Oct 07, 2012 he also speaks about geography, as well as archaeology in the book of mormon. Matheny is apparently unable to endorse a single work on book of mormon archaeology by any of the various mormon apologists, amateur or professional, even the magnum opus of his colleague, john l. Timothy ballard, due to his responsibilities with the united states department of homeland security, has. Underwater archaeology and the book of mormon in sorenson. This video will help you understand that the foundation of the lds faith is built upon myth.
What does archaeology reveal about warfare during early nephite times. American progress or the great events of the greatest century including also life delineations of our most noted men. The jarediteolmec correlation, first proposed in the 1930s by m. For example, one letter written by a prominent mormon, dated may 3, 1936, maintained that the book of mormon was used by the government to unravel the problem of the aborigines. Jan 18, 2018 the book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the lamanites. Videos watch past wayne may presentations as he reveals the supporting evidences of the book of mormon as found in archaeology, geography and historical records. Government, news stories, and other scientific websites pertaining the middle eastern origins of native american dna. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Mormon cultural belief regarding book of mormon archaeology archaeological evidence of large populations. 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. There is no secure middle ground between positions, but there is one. But those of the book of mormon, they insist, are not.
How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The lay mormon is told by the mormon church that archaeology continues to confirm the book of mormon, while mormon scholars, who actually study archaeology for a living, have something quite. For reasons i understand, this is a frequently asked question. 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. Brigham young university byu is owned by the mormon church and has a department of professional archaeologists who are dedicated to archaeology as it pertains to the book of mormon. This volume features articles on archaeological and anthropological aspects of the book of mormon, such as the use of the wheel in ancient america. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu studies. Book of mormon archaeological forum the book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. If the book of mormon truly is an ancient history of america, we can search the book of mormon, then search archaeology to discover if the book of mormon is accurate. Use this book as your guide to the remarkable similarities between ancient mesoamericans, and the peoples of the book of mormon. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. A novel about native rights, archaeology, and homeland. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, both latterday saint lds or mormons and nonmormon archaeologists have studied its claims in reference to known archaeological evidence. Concerns of the historicity and origin of the book of mormon.
If the book of mormon is an authentic historical record of real people, language, and cultures, then we would expect to find tangible evidences that corroborate itunless of course it is a work of joseph smiths imagination. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. What changes occurred in book of mormon lands at the time of the crucifixion. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. Book of mormon, absorbed the idiom of the king james bible and used it in his. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. When they say directly support, they typically mean that they are looking for a direct corroboration, such as the presence of the name nephi or zarahemla in association with.
The best defense against this disability is an open mind. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. The other three groups are the lamanites, jaredites and mulekites. Mesoamerican archaeologists were recently taken to task by one of their number for a. It is unreasonable to assume that elisha somehow cut a book off of a tree.
Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to be a work of fiction that parallels others within the 19thcentury moundbuilder genre that was pervasive at the time. Welch pointed out that no archeologist in 1829 could have known how accurately the dating of this technological adaptation correlated with what was happening on the ground. Terryl givens speculates that the change in the statement was an effort to avoid controversy. The video gives many examples of how these recent discoveries correlate stunningly with the book of mormon. There is no historical or archeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Implications of eight times and seasons articles that allude to the book of mormon in conjunction with mesoamerica, including seven articles that deal with the explorations of john lloyd stephens by stoddard, ted dee and andersen, joe v. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Biblical archaeology can be studied because we do know. Book of mormon archaeology forum welcome to the book of. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon.
Oct 01, 2019 the book of mormon onomasticon notes, given the possibility of phoenician influence on the mulekites who first settled the land around zarahemla,1 this gn given name may be identical to the biblically attested phoenician name for mount hermon, namely, siryon deuteronomy 3. Again, the hebrew word used in this passage is the same one used in ezekiel 37. Jan 21, 2020 lidar, combined now with supercomputers, massive data clouds and graphics processing, can create 3d maps that are revolutionizing archeology, and in the case of the maya are rewriting their history. And lurking in the canyons is a renegade biologist who is stalking the native americans. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the book of mormon. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation.
This facebook group is a pro book of mormon site which invites pertinent information. Revisiting the seven lineages of the book of mormon and the seven tribes of mesoamerica. Decades of desperate archaeological research in mexico and central america, often they say. I revisit issues of archaeology and the book of mormon here in addressing the character.
Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. Aug 24, 2017 nonetheless, many critics happily announce that the game is over, that the book of mormon has been proven false. Israel archaeology introduction to the beit lehi project and implications for book of mormon archaeology.
The legendary azgens lds archaeology book of mormon. Part one, land of the nephites a growing body of compelling scientific evidence testifies that the book of mormon is a true history and that it probably took place in several specific areas. Indeed, my carefully documented books, lehi in the wilderness, nephi in the promised land, and the voyages of the. Book of mormon, archaeology, vintage world maps, diagram, books, art, livres, kunst, performing arts much of the late pleistocene age was dominated by glaciations, such as the wisconsin glaciation in north america and the weichselian glaciation and wurm glaciation in eurasia. Book of mormon and dna studies book of mormon archaeology forum. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. Apr 17, 2015 in other words, native americans whose ancestors include book of mormon peoples may not be able to confirm that relationship using their dna.
Did lehi and his family encounter other people upon arriving in the americas and, if so, whom. John sorenson noted, the firstcenturybc appearance of cement in the book of mormon agrees strikingly with the archaeology of central mexico. Next, we come to book of mormon archaeology, which i would define as an attempt by mormons to establish the historicity of the book of mormon by means of dirt archaeology, or by analysis of archaeological findings made by nonmormons. Only a fool does not test his or her christian belief to see if it withstands scrutiny and tough well reasoned questioning. Does the book of mormon have archaeology to back up any of. In may 1773, a white man, thomas bullit, visited the shawnee indian town of chillicothe on the little miami river in what would become the southwest corner of the state of ohio, which was then still part of the northwest frontier of colonial america.
In the book of mormon, the nephites were a group of people descended from or associated with nephi, a prophet who left jerusalem at the urging of god circa 600 bc and traveled with his family to the western. John clark of the new world archaeological foundation has compiled a list of sixty items mentioned in the book of mormon. The bibles claims, conservative protestant critics of mormonism often like to argue, are corroborated by geography and archaeology. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. On february 1, 2018, national geographic broke a story about some incredible new discoveries in mesoamerican archaeology using new technology. About 2000 evidences for the book of mormon i have been attempting to write a series of books, based on my experiences, research, and studies in southern mexico, guatemala, and central america, and theories i have developed about candidate locations for the book of mormon. During the same period, increasingly careful study of the book of mormon by latterday saints. Critics trot out this letter as proof that the book of mormon has no archaeological support and is therefore false. The only thing that is different about them is the characters. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. 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. 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. Book of mormon archaeology and research public group facebook.