Latterday candidate local news colorado springs colorado. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. However, i found john hiltons 90page book jampacked with convincing evidence that the book of mormon is no ordinary book. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Cowan contend that certain linguistic properties of the book of mormon provide evidence that the book was fabricated by joseph smith. Sunday attended sunday school and afternoon service in hawthorne hall, and was a speaker at each assembly. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017.
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. Here, then, is direct evidence from smith, himself, of what the book of mormon really isnamely, a mere fiction, conjured up from the brains of smith, or his. It represents the existence in a mesoamerican inscription of a book of mormon king with broad parallels in name, date, title and function. Evidence from the book of mormon manuscript mormonthink. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel. This still doesnt answer to the smoking gun that steel wasnt manufactured in the americas, despite the book of mormon claiming steel weaponry. 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. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. The message of the book of mormon, as well as the bible, is fundamental in this regard. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Evidences showing the mesoamerica theory to be false.
Lest anyone be misled, this is a scholarly undertaking, not a religious work. In the first case, there is a representation of early christians in the americas, and in the second, examples of the very script of the anthon transcript. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. Scribe 1oliver cowdery scribe 2 unknown scribe 3 unknown reply to critics. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence. 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. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
There is no evidence that horses existed on the american continent during the timeframe of the book of mormon. Dixon is not only highly questionable but does not provide physical evidence that the hill near palmyra, new york is the original hill cumorah wayne n. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. 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. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of.
Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Naturalistic explanations of the origin of the book of mormon. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. I dont believe this claim is correct as it would be an amazing discovery worthy of the best scientific journals, if it could be proven. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Help fund the search for the lost city of zarahemla. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. Newest news here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. Golden jensen letter june 10, 1954 to author riley l. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america.
Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. More important, the book of mormon bears evidence of being an orally composed document rather than a traditionally edited one, and joseph is known to have been a skilled storyteller. 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. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Mormonism is there any archaeological evidence for the. 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. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070.
Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. 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. If there is data supporting the texts, we can calculate whether the book of mormon should be considered to be based on fact or simply a good fiction story. Eduard meyer, the origin and history of the mormons, trans. 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. I dont believe this claim is correct as it would be an amazing discovery worthy. A very plausible lost and missing novel by solomon spalding manuscript found, separate and distinct from the oberlin manuscript has not been ruled out by mormon apologists. Both of the examples are so remarkable that they would appear to be conclusive proof 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.
Because of the lack of credible evidence, i have noticed defenders of the book of mormon often rely on the witness testimonies and textual support from the book instead. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records. Reminiscent evidence suggests that by late summer 1829 believers began. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america. I duly agreed that if you found such a thing, according to those specifications, then. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Apr 22, 2016 more important, the book of mormon bears evidence of being an orally composed document rather than a traditionally edited one, and joseph is known to have been a skilled storyteller. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Your belief of the great apostasy cannot be proven, there is no evidence that the.
How do these new discoveries relate to the book of mormon. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. On february 1, 2018, national geographic broke a story about some incredible new discoveries in mesoamerican archaeology using new technology. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. This view, whose most influential proponent is brigham young university archaeologist john l. 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. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Given the sparse nature of the mesoamerican data, and the uncertainties of the pronunciation of maya glyphs 1500 years ago, the akishukix connection is as good as we can expect to find. 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. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. On subsequent days, the story was picked up by other major media outlets such as bbc, washington post, npr, the new york times, and. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. In order to remove these inherent improbabilities and attempt to salvage the credibility of the book of mormon, a number of modern mormon scholars have proposed several variations of a new approach to book of mormon geography, usually called the limited geography theory. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. If a socalled holy book is not a myth, then we will find that the names of cities, people, and other unique details will be supported by archaeological evidence. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. A book of commandments for the government of the church of christ. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence.
Mills, chief archaeologist of ohio, with the book of mormon may 20, 1917. 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. 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. Similarly, i dont think attacks on the book of mormon text by critics are strong arguments against it.
In addition to a lack of fossil evidence, bruce macfaden says, their extinction issuggested by the fact that no horses are known to. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Sorenson claims that there is fossil evidence that. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Evidence that the book of mormon, while good to have, is not the essential thing that will convert mankind to its truthfulness, or to the person the book of mormon is bearing witness of. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. Mormon missionaries continue to claim that the science of archeology substantiates the book of mormon, but whether we consider the alleged cities, persons, animals, fabrics, metals, wars and war implements, kings, palaces, or crops, all the evidence points to their nonexistence.
Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Presentation given at the ancient american conference, salt lake city, ut march 31, 2011. Where does the bom really take place and does it matter. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin branch, oakdale, minnesota stake. These plates were supposedly written 1,400 years ago and detailed the history of the jewish nephites from 600 b. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. There are five incidences where horses are mentioned in the book of mormon, and are portrayed as being in the forest upon first arrival of the nephites, raised, fed, prepared in conjunction with chariots, used for food, and being useful unto man. Parallels of the hopewell culture as described by william c. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents.
The best way to judge the book of mormon may be to read it for yourself, comparing it to the bible and gauging the spirit that piggybacks on its words. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what the book of mormon states. Scientists have found evidence of horses in the americas prior to and after the period of time covered by the book of mormon, but not during. The translation and printing of the book of mormon played a predominant role in jss life. Wayne morgan, william mckinley and his america syracuse, n. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account.
The book of mormon contains accounts by many different people, mostly prophets, over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. However, i dont consider these strong arguments for the book of mormon. Royal skousen collected and examined the existing fragments of the original manuscript of the book of mormon to produce a critical text. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book.
View the original article at the book of mormon resources blog. Howard davis and arthur vanick, recently published by concordia, the highly respected publishing arm of the lutheran church missouri synod. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines.
A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of these sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best. He is a 36 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st. Mar 26, 2016 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. Based on the lack of independent substantiating evidence, it is my conclusion that the factual content of the j.
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