Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Compelling is an understatement as more and more evidence is unearthed it is actually hard to believe the people of north america could be anything other than those whos year history is documented in the book of mormon. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. Ferguson eeventually became convinced that the book of mormon is a work of fiction, whose contents bear no relationship to the reality of native american civilization prior to 385 ce. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. Lds church is true blog perspectives of one mormon through faith crisis and reconstruction. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland.
One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. Secondary evidences of the book of mormon in north america. Apr 17, 2020 loss of faith in the book of mormon is one of the top reasons cited by members who leave the church. Now behold, the lamanites could not get into their forts of security by any other way save by the entrance, because of the highness of the bank which had been thrown up and the depth of the ditch which had been dug round about, save it was by the entrance. May 06, 2007 evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic.
The fundamental issues posed by the book of mormon, clearly demonstrate that the setting described in the book readily conforms to the factual evidence for ancient mesoamerica and not north or south america. The mormons and the mounds moronis america the north. 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. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon central america book of mormon in north america. Below you will find many prophets, apostles, leaders, authors etc who share information about the historicity of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Even before the book of mormon was published, mormonism was linked to the moundbuilder civilizations of north america. Wayne may book of mormon evidence in north america, the mulekites published on jul 24, 2014.
Joseph fielding smith warned about this problem nearly 100 years ago, when he declared that the twocumorahs theory would cause faithful members to become confused and disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Cedar fort, 2015, 2532 shows images of precolumbian forts from both north america and mesoamerica, which are similar to the book of mormon descriptions. 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. Read the book of mormon and research the moundbuilder civilizations especially the hopewell and the adena.
Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. And research shows that the book does not seem to fit the culture of early 19thcentury america. Clearly, for early latterday saints, events in the book of mormon were believed to have spanned the entire western hemisphere. October 5, 2018 watch and experience the best evidence we have of the book of mormon as the spirit witnesses the truthfulness of the restored gospel it contains. In this article we will discuss point number 15 which says there is no evidence of nephite books in north america. The firm foundations 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference is going to be amazing. Confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Book of mormongeographynew worldhill cumorah fairmormon. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. We believe that it is scripture that testifies of gods dealings with prophets and followers of jesus christ in the ancient americas.
The book of mormon itself does not sustain this view which supports the claim that joseph was not the author of the book of mormon. The book of mormon speaks about northward migrations, yet how would joseph smith know that there is evidence of these migrations from mesoamerica to north america. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. It is claimed that joseph smith is clearly the author of the book of mormon because many book of mormon place names supposedly have clear evidence of borrowing from geographic locations in the united states and canada. If you look at these complexities, you actually find stunning book of mormon dna evidence to support the book of mormon model. He has been presenting information on the topic of north americas archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. Dec 20, 2017 aware of this, the early missionaries cited evidence. Book of mormon archaeology in north america eternal. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. 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. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. 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.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. 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 ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. There is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon.
Americas first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. The evidence actually finds evidence for a large number of ancient immigration into america. Confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. 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. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield.
This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. 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. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. One man who claimed to have heard a reading of the lost 116 pages said it was a description of the mounds about the country and similar to 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. The primary focus of the symposium is the presentation of evidence for the book of mormon story taking place in north america through archaeology, scripture, and church history mingled with american history, peterson wrote in an email to the herald journal. Mentioned in ether, mastodons and mammoths lived in north america during the pleistocene era, yet became extinct on this continent towards the end of the last ice age, predating the book of mormon by thousands of years. 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. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. I shall write these posts, or discussion headings, under the main title, north american book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidence on america unearthed joseph. 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. 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 many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of ancient peoples that came by ship from the old world. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. Instead, we see grimly realistic portrayals of wars devastation and suffering.
It was the very hill in new york where joseph obtained the plates, where mormon deposited the ne. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conve. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Dec, 8, 2014 is there evidence for the book of mormon. Lds filmmaker says book of mormon set in north america. 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. Any and all ancient or precolumbian ruins and artifacts found throughout north, central, and south america known as a hemispheric geography approach were quickly accepted as evidence of book of mormon peoples. 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 evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference.
We believe secondary evidences about geography, geology, and archaeology are important and valuable as lesser issues that can help us. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. 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. 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. Dynamics of warfare in the book of mormon springville, ut. There is little of the military romanticism of joseph smiths america. Speaking friday at the book of mormon prophecies conference at the zermatt resort, merrill said he believes evidence supports a north american backdrop in the promised land for the book of mormon stories, wars and visits from jesus christ. Several settlements were established in the 1850s between salt lake city and california along the mormon corridor, including the shortlived mormon fort in las vegas. 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. Joseph smith and other early latterday saints, for example, most likely believed that north america was the land northward and that south america was the land southward in the book of mormon.
Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Watch past wayne may presentations as he reveals the supporting evidences of the book of mormon as found in archaeology, geography and historical records. Not only is the cement from mesoamerica actual limestone mortar, but it dates to the same time period as the book of mormon and was in use in the area considered by some book of mormon scholars to be. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Millions have asked this question because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormon faith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Aug 24, 2015 there is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.
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. Most of the authors and supporters of the two main competing theories would agree that the north american continent is the land to which lehi was led and where the subsequent events of their record occurred. Jul 20, 2016 wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic. However, there is evidence that joseph smith and other church leaders believed that the events of the book of mormon spanned the north and south american continents, that the isthmus of panama was the narrow neck of land, and that the hill in new york was the cumorah referred to in 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. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Americans can trace their dna back to asians who traveled across the bering strait through alaska and down across the north and south america, not earlier than 15,000 bc. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook.
There is an inherent improbability in specific items that are mentioned in the book of mormon as having. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Book of mormon tours with wayne may lds archaeology. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. On the whole, the evidence from mesoamerica for new world cement as a building material is much more compelling than the examples from the heartland adduced in the aebom.
Jun 20, 2016 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. It provides evidence of joseph smiths calling as a prophet and evidence for the book of mormon. The old mormon fort in las vegas, nevada photo courtesy derek j. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Book of mormon evidence on created by lds filmmaker kels goodman, america revealed is a comedic parody of the history channels tv show america unearthed.
Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. 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. As more and more church members learn what the prophets have taught, and how extrinsic evidence supports and corroborates those teachings, they, too, will shed their misplaced trust in the validity of the m2c model. The book of mormon and place names from the area around joseph smiths home summary. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration.
Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. It lists 37 things that, in the opinion of the author, prove that north america is not the land of the book of mormon. 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Now and then we will take one of these 37 points and discuss it here on joseph knew. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Michael coe, an archaeologist at yale university, said. 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 and mesoamerican travels northward. Hopewell moundbuilders of north america book of mormon. A core belief of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is that the book of mormon is a translation of an ancient record that was written on golden plates. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened.
When confronted with the anti mormon claim that the book of mormon was fiction, joseph and oliver cowdery wrote and published letter vii, stating it was a fact that cumorah was a real place. The book of mormon is full of references to technologies and species that are known to have not existed in precolumbian america. America unearthed has documented in several of their episodes the undeniable existence of ancient hebrew jewish influences throughout the heartland of north america. The nwaf failed to find evidence to prove the book of mormon, and the man who organized it. Unless he was divinely inspired, he could not have known about this recent data.