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 most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient.
Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never. Mormonism in affirming proof for the book of mormon has been. Talmage author of jesus the christ, articles of faith, and more they have been shown to be forgeries. Some scholars believe the events in the book of mormon happened right in the heartland of north america. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the existence of god. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, its adherents have sought, found, and enjoyed publishing evidences in its support. Quotes on north american geography book of mormon evidence. This book the book of mormon must be either true of false. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. It mostly consists of evidences of the book of mormon. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true.
Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. I spoke to them specifically about the x haplogroup that meldrum is using as evidence, and they all cautioned me against using it as evidence.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the. A most remarkable book evidence for the book of abraham fulllength video duration. Joseph smith had spent the bulk of his time as a youth cutting trees. 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. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Jan 23, 2016 the book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be.
While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land. May 10, 2011 43 evidences for the divine authenticity of the book of mormon has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Prophecies the second dvd in the journey of faith series discusses the religious milieu, culture, the land, and language surrounding the descendants of lehi and sariah in the new world.
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. My belief of these quotes shows solid support of a north american setting of the book of mormon with only one cumorah clearly in manchester, ny. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. But if i found out that the book of mormon is truethen everything was going to change. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The allday event included six speakers, ranging from a documentary film producer to a lawyer. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon.
In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. More and more evidence is discovered, validated, and presented as undeniable proof the story told in the book of mormon is factual not fiction. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousand. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. In this presentation, recorded at the april 2014 book of mormon evidence conference held in orem, ut, jake hilton answers one of the most common questions people ask mormon evidence. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Mar 14, 2020 you can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. While the majority of the events described in the book of mormon took place in the. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible.
Recent documentary finds demonstrate, however, that alma also occurs as a. Smiths divinely ordained duty was to restore the one true church. John watson, were a parchment discovered in an egyptian mound, six inches. We will share new maps, new articles, and the newest books or videos available. The narrator states that the book of mormon was recovered by a young treasure seeker. I believe the following secondary evidences of the truth and veracity of book of mormon geography.
The petersons recently took their interest in such gatherings to the next level, hosting a cache valley book of mormon symposium on april 20 at mount logan middle school. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Eugene england, a second witness for the logos, in by study and also by faith.
Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousand. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america.
Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. In fact, he may not even have owned a bible at the time of translation. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. 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. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Jake answers that question with what he calls the great eight.
The literary testimony of the book of mormon salt lake city. This is actually a video rebuttal to an antimormon video called the bible vs. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Is there evidence of sunken cities in ancient america.
Chiasmus, mesoamerican evidences, cement, olives, ancient names like alma, and other evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon a divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. 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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives.
This is actually a video rebuttal to an anti mormon video called the bible vs. I cant deny the spiritual and logical reasons that were presented to me as part of my testimony of that books truthfulness. What is the archaeological evidence for the events in the book of mormon. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Internal evidences part i hebraisms and other literary forms journey of faith tracks the journey started in 600 bc by the israelite prophet lehi and his family as they made their exodus from jerusalem across the arabian desert to the coast, and there to the new world. 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. Sep, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. 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. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon, being a divinely inspired record, written by the forefathers of the natives whom we call indians, who are a remnant of the tribe of joseph, and hid up in the earth,but come forth in fulfilment of prophesy for the gathering of israel and the reestablishing of the kingdom of god upon the earth. No arrangement of evidence, however skillfully ordered.
Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Recent literary appreciations of the book of mormon include marilyn arnold, sweet is the word. I have produced a video on dna and the book of mormon called the book of mormon and new world dna, and interviewed and spoke with many lds geneticists. I have read several books that identify archaeological evidence in support of hundreds and hundreds of biblical places, cultures, and historical events. Compelling book of mormon evidence for lehis journey. Search for book of mormon evidence a growing topic by kevin opsahl staff writer kevin opsahl. Claims about the michigan relics as evidence for the book of mormon have been used by meldrum as well. The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by prophets and contain the words of god. 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 evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Its narrative, teachings, and people american fork. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines.
Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. There are lots of attempts to compare and contrast the bible with mormon theology and proof. 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. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont know, and pray for the guidance. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. The power of evidence in the nurturing of faith book of. Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the god of the land, who is jesus christ ether 2.
Mar 02, 2020 as time passes the earth provides more and more evidence the book of mormon was not a fabrication of a young man in upstate new york. Below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne may describing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. The god makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.
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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Book of mormon geography matters the lord gave a divine promise to the ancient inhabitants of this favored country the united states. There is no evidence at all that joseph smith did any scholarly research, or even that he read very much, before the book of mormon appeared. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr.
You can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. These pages are written by jeff lindsay, a book of mormon aficionado, who takes full responsibility for the statements and opinions offered on this page. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. David snell in a book of mormon central evidence video. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture.
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