Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. How well does the heartland model geography correlate with the book of mormon. These questions and more will be addressed in the 12th annual book of mormon lands conference being held on saturday, october 18, by book of mormon archaeological forum at the salt lake city sheraton. The great white god of ancient america bom lands conference 2014 scott hoyt duration. Smith, who attended the conference, advised that the loca. 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. This blog is designed to share research and evidences that i find interesting or informative in regards to the book of mormon, bible, and other standard works. Mormon theological geography on a ninefoothigh banner. Land southward to land northward map animal migrations wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois.
Nov 29, 2018 the book of mormon describes the final battle place between the nephites and lamanites as the land and hill cumorah. Presentations include fascinating topics such as, law of moses among the lamanites, is the book of mormon historically true, and the white god. A bicentennial conference at the library of congress, ed. Arabia and precolumbian america kindle edition by nielsen, rocky k, nielsen, harold kriss. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. The book of mormon claims that nonspecific seeds were brought from the land of. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. The book of mormon archaeological forum is proud to announce the 12 th annual book of mormon lands conference to be held october 18, 2014 at the sheraton hotel in salt lake city, ut. The evidence for ancient origins, edited by noel b.
The ancient land of their inheritance is, according to lds scripture. 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. The book of mormon, the gathering of israel, and the second. To our many friends and supporters the first year subscription will be for 15 months, 3 extra months free.
Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. 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. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the book. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted.
Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. One important topic bearing upon the issue of animals in the book of mormon is the location of the lands described in the text. Jan 11, 2020 the great white god of ancient america bom lands conference 2014 scott hoyt duration. I usually focus on the ceremonial ties between the israelites the hopi and those found in mesoamerica or the possible lands of the book of mormon. From thence the eastern branch of the trade route goes toward the ancient port of qanamodern bir alion the hadhramaut coast, where most of the incense was. Speculation by latterday saints that latin america was the location of ancient book of mormon lands was not necessarily new in the 1920s. The book of mormon west sea and east sea, on the other hand, are proper nouns that is, they are the actual names of bodies of water that situate on the west and on the east respectively, of the lands of zarahemla and nephi. Most of the book of mormon focuses on the nephites in their cities. The book of mormon describes the migration of three colonies from the old. Introducing book of mormon central bom lands conference. Book of mormon lands january 12, 2015 several times our followers have commented that they wish the church would make an official statement about where the book of mormon lands are located to remove the confusion that exists about them being located in mezoamerica. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. These plates are from an ancient roman military diploma and dates to ad 109.
As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. The book of mormon purports to be an inspired and accurate translation of an ancient historical narrative covering more than a thousand years. In fact, they may have become extinct in some parts of the new world due to over hunting. While it has been commonly believed that the hill in new york where joseph smith received the gold plates is the same hill cumorah described in the book of. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. Sep 14, 20 this blog is designed to share research and evidences that i find interesting or informative in regards to the book of mormon, bible, and other standard works. Forty times, and he has not noticed this his maya waiters in the hotels could serve as models for the figures depicted on the ancient carvings. Not one, but three ancient altars inscribed with the same three.
He is the worlds leading authority on the izapa structure, including stela 5 monument at izapa, mexico, believed by some to be a representation of lehis dream in the book of mormon. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. Although the book of mormon twice mentions that nephi created steel out of molten rocks, archaeologists of ancient america affirm that craftsmen smelted gold, copper, and some silver. In the april 1929 general conference of the church, anthony w. One thing ive always been fascinated and a little troubled by is. This paper is based on a talk and powerpoint presentation given to the book of mormon lands conference, 20 october 2007. Learning to read the book of mormon using mature historical thought neal rappleye duration. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Third annual book of mormon archaeological forum fall. Archaeological and historical evidence ancient book of. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and. Not long after the book of mormon was published, latterday saints began speculating about the location of this hill. Horses are mentioned in eight different book of mormon episodes that involve an ancient new world setting.
Limited geography and the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. While two different lds scientists have said that dna research discounts the book of mormon as an ancient, historical document, a researcher told participants saturday at the book of mormon lands conference that such claims are faulty when the details and capabilities of dna gene mapping are understood. The book of mormon is a record prepared and written by ancient. The book of mormon is purposely addressed to the remnant of the house of israel. The lost lands of the book of mormon takes the reader back in time to an era when ancient waters and.
According to the book of mormon, the final war that destroyed the jaredites resulted in the deaths of at least two million people. If the events it records did not happen, and if it is actually modern rather than ancient in origin, then the book of mormon cannot be the word of god. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. These elements bear witness to the divinity of this ancient text by drawing. I usually focus on the ceremonial ties between the israelites the hopi and those found in mesoamerica. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies. A glimpse into lamanite culture bom lands conference brant. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for sixteen years and covers the precolumbian americas.
In utah, the saints saw themselves in book of mormon lands just like they had in. Allen, who has traveled to these book of mormon lands some 40 times. Speakers for the 22nd international book of mormon evidence conference speaker. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands. The book of mormon geography conference was held at brigham young. Introducing book of mormon central bom lands conference kirk magleby fair mormon. Every year it holds a conference in which mormon scholars and apologists present papers of relevance to the defense of mormonism. Until we have clearer knowledgeon book of mormon geography. Byu special collections has allowed book of mormon central to host their ancient roman plates to put on display for the attendees of this years conference.
South american archaeologists do not find evidence for fully developed smelting practices until four hundred years after nephis supposed arrival in the americas. This book is a great read and serves as a great companion to studying the book of mormon. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. 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. The book of mormon at the bar of demography, book of mormon authorship revisited. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Topics will include law of moses among the lamanites, is the book of mormon historically true, and the white god of ancient america. 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. And when the savior comes again, it will not be in secret. There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding. Mormon challenges are precolumbian horses in book of.
The book of mormon describes the final battle place between the nephites and lamanites as the land and hill cumorah. For a brief time, from zeniff to the return of the. From book of mormon population estimates, it is evident that the civilizations described are comparable in size to the civilizations of ancient egypt, ancient greece, ancient rome, and the maya. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. Book of mormon lands, cities, and ancient civilizations. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. Aug 26, 2016 for latterday saint discussion connecting teotihuacan to the land northward, see john l. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Garth norman, president of the ancient america foundation, an archaeological organization that focuses its work on book of mormon lands. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. 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. Dna claims rebutted on book of mormon deseret news. Evidence of the ancient origin of the book of mormon youtube.
Fairmormon is arguably the leading mormon organization devoted to defending the lds religion. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon salt lake city and provo, ut. Its validity as scripture depends on its being historically authentic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. The 12th annual conference on the book of mormon lands will be held this month in salt lake city, utah. These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3. Allen, exploring the lands of the book of mormon, revised edition american fork, ut. Arianne brown is a mother of six young children and is an altra, probar, nuun and unshoes sponsored athlete. See more ideas about book of mormon, mound builders and history. In our view, an ancient mesoamerican setting is best supported by the information given in the book of mormon. Third annual book of mormon archaeological forum fall conference.
The great white god of ancient america bom lands conference 2014. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica 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. At the general conference of the reorganized church held at lamoni, iowa, april 619, 1894, a committee on american archaeology was appointed to outline and prepare a map of book of mormon historythe record of the ancient inhabitants of north and south america. As an evangelical scholar engaged in research, writing, and ministry in relation to mormonism, i try to keep up with what fairmormon does and have made. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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.
Further, the writing has been deciphered a fact not mentioned by dr. One of the most powerful indications that the book of mormon may have occurred in the heartland of north america are the number of correlations with the geography passages from the text itself. May discusses correlations between book of mormon armor and that found among the hopewell mound building civilization of north america which existed during book of mormon time frames, such as headplates, breastplates, arm shields, and massive gravesites. Oct 24, 2007 while two different lds scientists have said that dna research discounts the book of mormon as an ancient, historical document, a researcher told participants saturday at the book of mormon lands conference that such claims are faulty when the details and capabilities of dna gene mapping are understood. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Allen served in the church educational system for 18 years. Book of mormon geography lands, narrow necks, rivers, hagoth and more.