Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series. Receipt of the 3rd printing of exploring the book of mormon in. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. 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.
Americas heartland, which is now a bestseller of the season. 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 millennials want proof and to know what is true. 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. 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. Firm foundation and rod meldrum are not the sponsors of this event. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association. This contains strong evidence of the book of mormon happening in the united states of 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. That revelation cites the book of mormon not just as evidence, but as proof of a number of different assertions. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america.
George to construct a tabernacle, a building designed not only for. We will share new maps, new articles, and the newest books or videos available. Its strong presence in the book of mormon is evidence that its writers possessed an ancient semitic literary tradition, as the book of mormon claims, and in my opinion singlehandedly refutes the claim that the book of mormon is the product of a 19th century writer though there are numerous other factors that refute such a claim. Here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas.
Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Pictures of smooth, brown, eggsized rocks are shown in the printers manuscript of the book of mormon following a news conference at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints church. 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. Joseph smiths early statements, writings and actions suggested a north american setting, but in 1842 several unsigned articles were.
The book of mormon describes the migration of three colonies from the old world. Book of mormon evidence conference room type standard rates negotiated group rates check in. Charles, missouri, sits one of only 22 unesco world heritage sites in the united states. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to.
New church history research that will blow your socks off since 1830, readers of the book of mormon have wondered where lehi landed, where the wars took place, where the cities were, etc. In the 1950s, elder legrand richardss book a marvelous work and a wonder provided the template for missionary discussions, despite the fact that it was a collection of biblical proof texts that scarcely referenced any book of mormon passages at all. According to joseph smith, a list of anachronism ss that used to be in activism is in the book of mormon that are no longer in akron, since. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Response to george potters ten reasons why mesoamerica is not book of mormon lands 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. St george a nephite temple book of mormon evidence. Rob jex lds church priesthood and family department. Rod has been invited to speak for the preparing a people conference. He looks at such things as chiasmus, wordprint analysis, geographical evidence, and much more as he shares his witness that the book of mormon is.
George, utah requires paid registration which includes lunch on saturday. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient text. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. Others believe it was in central america, and south america, and even in other places throughout the world, but the evidence they have to support these claims are lacking compared to the evidences found and described here. Newest news here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. Book of mormon evidence 5 audio cd series book of mormon. Donl peterson, moroni, the last of the nephite prophets, in fourth nephi, from zion to destruction. At this time we are pleased to offer book of mormon evidence conference a group rate. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. As a republican in the 1850s and 1860s it is mostly likely the case the lincoln had a pretty negative and dismissive view of mormonism. Aug 04, 2015 pictures of smooth, brown, eggsized rocks are shown in the printers manuscript of the book of mormon following a news conference at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints church.
Firm foundation presents the 24th international book of mormon. Church leaders, with erastus snow officiating, deposited books and records. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. In the april 1929 general conference of the church, anthony w. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series register now. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. See the conference details page for hotel information.
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. 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. I highly doubt lincoln read the book of mormon i am not convince that most mormons have. Mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Woodruff probably for inclusion in edward tullidges women of mormondom. 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. A firm foundation conference april 2019 book of mormon. Response to george potters ten reasons why mesoamerica. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. Archaeoastronomy, lunar alignments book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series.
The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i get from the holy ghost when i diligently study it. 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. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Others believe it was in central america, and south america, and even in other places throughout the world, but the evidence they have to support these claims are lacking. The book of mormon is a religious document and not a scientific guide. Book of mormon central 2018 conference book of mormon. Book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith. The st george temple site is symbolically similar to and different from the salt lake city temple site and the other temple sites the church has chosen and developed it too represents on the mormon landscape sacred space and holy house where god or other heavenly messengers can literally appear where holy ordinances and knowledge may be gained for living and dead persons and where. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070.
For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. The book of mormon evidence conference was a smashing success 11 april 2019 showing the book of mormon to be a hebrew text and proving its validity with strong jewish traditions. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. 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. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source.
At the 2007 community of christ world conference, president stephen m. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. After april 1869 conference, brigham young, wilford woodruff, daniel h. Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. So we want to add that and the nine 11 connections to the covenants, we wanna talk about the explanation for the next plan, cement and the book of mormon. The old testament has no mention of jesus christ by. Response to george potters ten reasons why mesoamerica is. May 01, 2019 the book of mormon evidence conference was a smashing success 11 april 2019 showing the book of mormon to be a hebrew text and proving its validity with strong jewish traditions.
While no author is given on this copy, we have another copy that was distributed in 1976 at the st. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological findings etc. Book of mormon evidenceuniversal science event constant contact. Jonathan neville the smoking gun of book of mormon geography theories.
Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. No, george washington didnt believe in the mormon god by. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Joseph smiths early statements, writings and actions suggested a north american setting, but in 1842 several unsigned. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. But those theories remain theories, and there is no hard evidence of specific book of mormon lands. Book of mormon prophecies southern utah conference information. George leader and apostle erastus snow helped select a. A barebones secular argument for the gospel daniel c. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas.
Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Preparing a people st george firm foundation and rod meldrum are not the sponsors of this event. In 1895, david whitmers grandson george schweich inherited the. The smithsonian institution has never used it book of mormon in any archaeological research, and any information that you have received to the contrary is incorrect. Joseph smith prophesied that the world would prove him a prophet. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Mesoamerican ecology and cosmology in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Enjoy two full days with 18 presentations about the book of mormon and church.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography has now reached tens of thousands of viewers across the globe who have. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon. Please register early to ensure that you will be able to get in. The book of mormon is in the business of proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true, and that god does inspire men and call them to his holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old. George, utah, lds temple visitors center that bears the name of hugh nibley. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Jan 11, 2017 book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Howlers in the book of mormon matthew roper book of. No, george washington didnt believe in the mormon god. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.
Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Preregistration is encouraged to facilitate lunches needed and registration at the door will be more expensive. Welcome to the 24th international book of mormon evidence conference. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Welch while he was on an lds mission in regensburg, germany, chiasmus or poetic parallelism is a nested ancient hebraic form of explaining an idea, where the ideas are set out in series of statements and then repeated with the first being last. Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. Twentyfive miles east southeast of the site of the 2017 mormon history associations 52nd annual conference in st. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north america.
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