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The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. The heartland model of the lands of the book of mormon has been promoted since 2004 by rod meldrum and wayne may even before that. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those of intellectual reserve, inc. Both of the examples are so remarkable that they would appear to be conclusive proof of the book of mormon. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. There have been some books written about this subject.

One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. Apr 22, 2011 book of mormon evidence nephite daykeepers. March 15, 2020 book of mormon geography in north america. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter 12. Why did lehi and jeremiah find themselves in a dark and dreary wilderness. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. There will be those whom will continue to cling to the idea that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. 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.

Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the. 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. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america duration. Jake hilton answers this question with what he calls the great eighteight powerful reasons why a correct understanding of book of mormon geography is. 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. Book of mormon conference help wayne may find zarahemla. 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.

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. 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. On may 7, 2006, i wrote a letter to wayne may respectfully requesting him to direct me to original chronological source documentation which substantiated the fact that james e. This destroys his credibility with claims that he hasnt supported with evidence. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Talmage did a survey and extensive analysis of soils surrounding the hill cumorah while he was a student at an eastern university and declared that to be evidence. While this may seem to be merely a legend or an unexplainable part of history, the book of mormon, believed to be written by ancient american prophets, reports the visitation of jesus christ to the american continent following his resurrection. Jonathan neville jonathan neville is a lawyer, businessman, educator and author who has written over forty books, including both nonfiction and fiction.

The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. 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. 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. Freemasons of the 19 th and 20 th century have noticed similarities to native american ceremonies and freemasonry. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written consent of the foundation for apologetic information and. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon.

Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. This view, whose most influential proponent is brigham young university archaeologist john l. These book of mormon experts and performers will present the latest research and findings showing profound new evidences that powerfully support the book of mormon. Much of the heartland of the united states may then correspond to the book of mormon south county or south countries. He is a 49 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 oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel. 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. 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. Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b.

Jun 17, 2017 is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Wayne may book of mormon evidence in north america, the mulekites wayne may on book of mormon archeology search for the nephite lands part 1 study by ryan fisher, wayne may explains newark, ohio earthworks and fort hill, ohio. 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. Evidence from the book of mormon manuscript mormonthink. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. 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. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence on apple. But fitzgeralds book clearly and cogently lays out a preponderance of circumstantial evidence for no historical jesus, which cannot be ignored. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those.

Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. 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. I was also privileged to assist at the booth of my editor, boyd tuttle, of legends library. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the existence of millions of native americans living on this soil with their wars and their religion. Possible insights on the sailing route of lehi and nephis. The evidence that has been compiled in the last 10 years is quite fantastic, if you have never seen it before. Wayne may wayne may, is the author and publisher of ancient american magazine, now in its 25th year of print. The geography of the book of mormon has been a complex issue with multiple factors involved. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.

Jake hiltonthe power of book of mormon evidence a transformation presentation how the heartland research affects every member of the church, especially the youth why does book of mormon geography matter. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding. For example, when the book was first published, it was commonly thought that native american indians had never achieved the level of civilization as defined in the book ancient society by lewis henry morgan which had become the handbook of instruction for the. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. By this point he has used several pieces of evidence that we can show are hoaxes. That may help the wayne s case, if it werent for disproving the mound builder nephite claim already. Freemasons have assumed that the native americans have learned this from other. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. 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. Book of mormon evidence monday, september 12, 2016.

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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This still doesnt answer to the smoking gun that steel wasnt manufactured in the americas, despite the book of mormon claiming steel weaponry. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. Unresolved issues of the book s historicity and the lack of supporting archaeological evidence have led some adherents to adopt the position that the book of mormon may have been the creation of smith, but that it was nevertheless divinely inspired. 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. How manifest destiny destroyed book of mormon evidence.

Nothing shall be withheld, which was divided into two, one hour lectures. He combines iron and copper for the rest of the imagery. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. 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. It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. A comparison of the archaeological evidence for the book of mormon with the evidence for the bible clearly shows the weakness of the mormon position.

Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Kevin price at book of mormon conference april 2020. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. 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 the list of archaeological and historical. This, of course, is not to imply that there are no problems connected with biblical archaeology, or that archaeological evidence alone can prove the bible to be divinely inspired. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. 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.

Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Such information may yet be discovered, but not discovering it is just as likely given the lack of cultural continuity and toponyms, as well as the. The congruencies between the book of mormon account and native american legends are astonishing. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Robert bowden remembering the mormon youth symphony and conducting the mormon tabernacle choir. Those who make claims that there is no archaeological evidence supporting the book of mormon are right in one respectwe dont know where the cities mentioned in the book of mormon are located. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Scribe 1oliver cowdery scribe 2 unknown scribe 3 unknown reply to critics. Royal skousen collected and examined the existing fragments of the original manuscript of the book of mormon to produce a critical text.

Articles the book of mormon current as the daily news new. 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. Wayne may describes independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri to pennsylvania. The true critical evidence on the michigan tablets has yet to come. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Published on jan 14, 2020 lecture giving by wayne may at the book of mormon evidence conference in layton, utah on april 11th, 2019. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.

Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. 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. It is meant to be more broada criterion to the subject under consideration. What sacrifices did lehi offer to god in the wilderness. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. 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. Wayne may s twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference.

The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. 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. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. The book of mormon evidence conference was held the second weekend in april. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. May says is not what science and the book of mormon really state. While recently attending a book of mormon evidence conference that was put on by the firm foundation which included presentations from rod meldrum and wayne n. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. May and a few others, i was impressed by some of the findings in particular of one of rod meldrum s presentations entitled, the phoenicia expedition.

Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence conference, sandy, utah, april 9th 11th, 2020. 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. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. Book of mormon wars blogspot by jonathan neville ancient american magazine.