May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. No sea directly west of zarahemla no sea directly east of zarahemla stated travel times make it clear book of mormon lands were small. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 youtube. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Join the th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference by the firm foundation. Wayne may introduction to book of mormon archaeology in the. It may seem that the fact that it does not currently drain into the red sea would rule it out, but, as brown continues to explain that with the passage of time the land has risen so that, clear geological evidence exists that the northwest coastline of arabia has been rising. Questionable archaeology and the book of mormon by brant gardner in recent years, two very different books have appeared that discuss the place of the book of mormon in the. Several investigations and studies which set out to prove that joseph wrote the book of mormon have actua. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. 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. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah.
Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. 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. 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. Here wayne may gives us more information on the hopewellnephite comparison that for so long has been lost from us. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america. Tenth president joseph fielding smith things that the evidence for it internally and externally is overwhelming. 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. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Explore new book of mormon evidences in americas heartland like never before. Could joseph smith have authored the book of mormon.
The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Moronis america the north american setting for the. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin branch, oakdale, minnesota stake.
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. In 1848, spiritualism, which ultimately counted a million adherents, started in hydesville, when the fox sisters. In 1938 mormon apostle, and later president, joseph fielding smith, said of the view. Held friday, march 30th sandy, utah slc area the 9th semiannual national book of mormon evidence conference was a wonderfully hebraic experience with more attendees, more excitement, and more evidences than ever before, with a focus on ancient hebrew symbolism among the hopewellnephite civilization. I give moronis america the north american setting for the book of mormon permission to collect and use my data submitted in this form. 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. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. He didnt have the time, education or wherewithal to do this. Errors of rodney meldrum true book of mormon geography. April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon. 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. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. For more information, be sure to read our knowhy article on nahom. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. Presentation given at the ancient american conference, salt lake city, ut march 31, 2011. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church.
It will be held thur, fri, and sat, april 11th, 2019 at the davis county conference center 1651 n 700 w. See the archaeological sites of the hopewell culture that flourished in north america from 600 bc to 500 ad while sitting in the comfort of your own home. Hugh nibley of brigham young university who some mormons feel is one of the greatest scholars in the church declares. Research on this matter supports two possible explanations. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Lecture giving by wayne may at the book of mormon evidence conference in layton, utah on april 11th, 2019.
April 2526, 2014 at the scera xango grand theatre, orem, utah. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. 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. 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. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. 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. 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. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. This page is about the book of mormon geography by rodney meldrum and has the same deficiencies as wayne may, jonathan neville, and other heartland modelers. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We will share new maps, new articles, and the newest books or videos available. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america close.
Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Events come see wayne may give a live presentation on the supporting evidence for the book of mormon cultures through archaeology, geography and historical records. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Is there evidence of sunken cities in ancient america. First, the terms barley and wheat, as used in the book of mormon, may refer to certain other new world crop plants that were given old world designations. 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. Exciting news about the heartland book of mormon geography model of north america. 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 doctrine teacher of the menomonie. 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 of the book of mormon latterday. One very refreshing presenter i need to call out was wayne may who did not contend at all, but ended his very interesting presentation with the. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Time and time again, the book of mormon has proven true to its claims.
The book of mormon shows that the promised land for the nephites and jaredites could only have been in central america area page 2. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds archaeology. 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. Give consent that we may collect and use your data. 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. Here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont know, and pray for the guidance.
Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america. This five book series by wayne may contains valuable information about book of mormon archaeology, native american oral history, and church history. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Introducing the firm foundation expo featuring the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish. 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.
The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The discovery of nahom may be one of the strongest pieces of evidence we have for the book of mormon, but it is far from being the only one. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. 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. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th year of print, continues to fill its pages with new and past discoveries in the americas. Why should readers pay attention to the book of mormons editorial promises. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Author, historian, and explorer wayne may will demonstrate similar parallels between two distinct ancient cultures of north america and will match them with the jaredites and the nephites. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. 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.
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