Part of this criticism is based on the assumptions made by members of the church when they assumed that all inhabitants of the americas before columbus were descendants of the people in the book of mormon. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Until we have clearer knowledgeon book of mormon geography. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The articles linked below will describe the various. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Book of mormon geography theories camp chef smoke vault turkey recipes, the geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described appears to show that smith did not subscribe to the limited mesoamerican or south american geography theories.
Archaeological and historical evidence book of mormon old. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. The understanding of joseph smith and of traditional mormonism is that the book of mormon reveals that the american indians are descendants of the lamanites, who descended from lehi and are therefore a remnant of the house of israel. In any case, evidence appears to show that smith did not subscribe to the limited mesoamerican or south american geography theories promoted by some lds. In 1991, john sorenson of byu, the dean of book of mormon geography, created a book called the geography of. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to the.
Here are some posts from book of mormon evidence that i enjoy about book of mormon geography. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. This approach, often referred to as the limited geography model, argues for a more limited view of the book of mormon, suggesting that the book is a history of only a small group of native americans in central america. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. Hocking and meldrums attempt to the use of dna evidence in the aebom to confirm book of mormon historicity in the heartland therefore stands in opposition to both the scientific consensus and the official position of the church.
Mormon topics book of mormon geography and evidences. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. Sadly, all other book of mormon believing denominations are following the lead of the lds church and believe in a mesoamerican model as well. We at book of mormon christian believe that if you take the record alone without any alleged statements by joseph. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Begun in 20, this series has addressed such problematic issues in mormonism as the conflicting first vision accounts, race and the priesthood, the book of abraham, the lds doctrine of becoming gods, joseph smiths polygamy, josephs use of a seer stone in translating the book of mormon, and dna and the book of mormon. Book lot mormon lds evidences map geography structure dna. Nelson on the importance the book s primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel.
It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Most of you believe that the book of mormon occurred in central america, right. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. The article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. Tom ferguson, written symposium on book of mormon geography, 1978. The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon.
I have met my objective the places and people are found. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. On its web site, under the mistakes in the news heading, the church declares, recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. I just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This theory has been gaining substantial support among lds scholars since the mid1980s because it more accurately represents. Haplogroup x in native americans residing in the great lakes region, ohio river valley, and mississippi river valley, and 2 that the events of the book of mormon took place almost entirely in these same regions. 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, is an account of three groups of people. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Some claim that the book of mormon fits best in a geography located around the great lakes, and that this is supported by a mitochondrial dna mtdna group called haplogroup x2a. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. Archaeological and historical evidence joseph smith and. Book of mormon and the american indian dna scientists claim that cherokees are from the middle east book of mormon amazing historicity.
Lds book of mormon geography evidence land map dna. 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. As has been reported elsewhere here and here, the new entry in the gospel topics section book of mormon geography states, the church takes no position on the specific geographic location of. Book of mormon geography map lands dna true evidence maps these book of mormon geography maps along with a wall map are available for down loading. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated.
It contains a lineage history of three small colonies who came from the old world and settled in an american land of promise. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Supposing that joseph smith would have the best information on this subject, the essay notes that he accepted evidence of book of mormon. From an extract from stephens incidents of travel in central america, it will be seen that the proof of the nephites and lamanites dwelling on this continent, according to the account in the book of mormon, is developing itself in a more satisfactory way than the most sanguine believer in that revelation, could have anticipated. If the book of mormon were a historical record, one would expect that, like the lemba, there would be dna evidence to show that some remaining group of amerindians could. Response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, is one of our books at alpha publishing available for purchase at virginia elieson was inspired with this geography, while with her patriarch husband and mission president in dallas here organized into a book by peter covino, jr. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. This book is in contradiction to all other published books on the subject of geography. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormon s authenticity. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and.
The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have a new authoritative statement from church leaders on book of mormon geography. Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna new york. This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Lds book of mormon geography a promised land, the land. Start reading about the geography, names, places and events, that relate to modern day and book of mormon scripture. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, 2003 and. Seriously, though the fact that joseph seems to have considered zelph a lamanite means there is little reason to doubt the story based on either dna evidence or book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.
Book of mormon geography matters god intends us to find and use the evidence he has givenreasons, if you willwhich affirm the truthfulness of his work. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Historical antecedents and early interpretations matthew roper introduction the book of mormon is a record prepared and written by ancient american prophets. Researchers compare existing genetic evidence with the book of mormon story. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. Where does the book of mormon really take place and does it matter. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon.
An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Lack of archaeological evidence has led some to relegate the book of mormon to just a book of faith rather than a book of history or geography. 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. We can thus say with some certainty that the dna evidence has disproven the hemispheric model of book of mormon geography. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence.
The author began giving presentations across the nation in 2007, and in 2008 produced a dvd entitled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Dont know much about book of mormon geography the faith. Its been over a year since someone posted something on book of mormon geography, so i think its about time. An approach to the book of mormon geography a land choice above all other lands lynn and david rosenvall, march 2009 the book of mormon story happened somewhere. Book of mormon geography old worldvalley of lemuel fairmormon answers the valley of lemuel in the book of mormon fairmormon answers the frankincense trail and the book of mormon fairmormon answers the place shazer in the book of mormon fairmormon answers the name nhm and the place called nahom in the book of mormon fairmormon. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Why does nahom constitute archaeological evidence for the book of. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an inspiring book to own. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. A promised land, the land of promise uses the book to show the book of mormon geography evidence, land, map, dna, definitive, and true facts along with prophetic statements. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel.
George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. What the dna evidence says most dna studies are unable to find markers that link modernday american indians to ancient semitic peoples, suggesting that the lehites were not the principal ancestors of modern native americans. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Were talking about one guy here, and the book of mormon does talk about serious travel, even though the settlements it continues to cover were in a limited. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. New pieces of evidence from the this land series of books will give you new insight into the book of mormon. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model.
Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. The book of mormon and dna research edited by daniel peterson 287 pages the contents, structure, and authorship of the book of mormon by jn washburn 247 pages the book and the map, new insights into book of mormon geography by venice priddis 169 pages. A promised land, the land of promise uses the book to show the book of mormon geography evidence, land, map, dna, definitive, and true along with prophetic statements.
The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. Author brings case for book of mormon geography to midland. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. Official statement on book of mormon geography and its. Before we examine some of the possible locations for book of mormon geography however, i would like to stress the fact that as of today, the lord has not revealed where the nephites or lamanites lived, and as such, the lds church has taken no official stance on anything related to book of mormon geography. Is the hill cumorah in new york the same one in the book of mormon. Mar 27, 2016 once we recognize that winchester, the smoking gun of book of mormon geography research, wrote these articles and that william smith published them, everything that joseph wrote or taught is consistent with a north american setting for the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america. 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. Mar 15, 2015 anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands.
This presentation examines the question of the location of the nephite lands in the americas. Although church members continue to discuss such theories today, the church s only position is that the events the book of mormon describes took place in the ancient americas. The author, rod meldrum, began the research because of work being done with colleagues on a natural sciences textbook project. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. Youll find objective evidence of the book of mormon through my this land, multi book series. Sep 23, 2011 we were looking forward to his presentation on his newly released book, the american covenant, but understand his work duties. Lds book of mormon geography evidence land map dna definitive true. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Roberts concluded, assuming a hemispheric geography theory for the book of mormon, sufficient parallels existed that future critics could claim that view of the hebrews had provided a structural foundation for the book of mormon story. The essay also explains how the prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Those of you who can make that conference should plan to do soit is going to be incredible. Since the late 1990s pioneering work of luigi luca cavallisforza and others, scientists. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. Robertss manuscript was private and shared only with lds church leadership. The faith concepts could have been treated much more concisely, so why all the detail that was so difficult to write. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conve. 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. Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Dec 02, 2016 to help with the increasing amount of new information, a blog site has been setup for research relating to the book of mormon lands in baja california.
The author, rod meldrum, began the research because ofwork being done with colleagues on a natural sciences textbook project. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography was the result of research conducted over the course of many years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. Archaeological evidence, dna evidence, scientific theories, and scriptures from the book of mormon. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps. Statement on book of mormon geography page 8 general.
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