Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. This free download is an extensive excerpt of the long awaited book by bruce porter and rod meldrum titled prophecies and promises. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. When ministries inevitably challenge and refute that evidence, mormons insist that someone can only know the book of mormon is true by sincere prayer, citing moronis promise from the end of the book. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of. Beyond the testimony of the holy ghost, the witnesses represent the only objective or secular evidence for the book of mormon provided to us.
Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary duration. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. 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. Claims about the michigan relics as evidence for the book of mormon have been used by meldrum as well. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna.
Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. That while there are many contradiction in mormonism that work against its claims, there are also other sides to that coin. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. What real australian mormons think about the book of. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon.
Compelling book of mormon evidence for lehis journey. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Millions have asked this question because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormon faith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon stands as a witness of jesus christ and supports the bible in teachings of gods word. 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. The joseph smith foundation released a new book, seer stone v. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Basic principles of population genetics suggest the need for a more careful approach to the data. 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. Jun 07, 2017 book of mormon evidences saints unscripted. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world.
James and hannah stoddard of the joseph smith foundation delivered four presentations at the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference on april 11th. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Recent documentary finds demonstrate, however, that alma also occurs as a. 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. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormons authenticity. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. Jake answers that question with what he calls the great eight.
The content of the book of mormon may be the most convincing evidence for its claim as a historical record and divine scripture. Seven presentations during book of mormon evidence conference. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the book. The foundation for apologetic information and research fair. Recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it was translated from an ancient document and not written by joseph smith in the early 19th century. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the jou. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. 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. The book of mormon is a vast and epic story that spans hundreds of years on two continents while detailing the rise and fall of unique, previously unheard of civilizations.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b. 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. 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 central evidences of the book of mormon. But rather than being offended mormons are viewing it as an invitation to set the record straight. Evidence related to the author of the book mormon believers identify joseph smith as a humble, uneducated, devout young man who grew up in an environment of spiritual confusion in. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before.
The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. 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. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Seven presentations during book of mormon evidence. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Some scholars believe the events in the book of mormon happened right in the heartland of north america. Section 4 defines the promised land of the book of mormon from the scriptures themselves. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the.
The sellout stage show the book of mormon mocks their faith. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. David snell in a book of mormon central evidence video. This contains strong evidence of the book of mormon happening in the united states of america. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text.
In the paper revisiting sariah at elephantine, neal rappleye, a research project manager here at book of mormon central, explains that scholars have identified a jewish woman named. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the book of mormon itself, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of. The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence 5 audio cd series book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Introducing the firm foundation expo featuring the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence.
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. 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. Recently, they were reevaluated, and again, shown to be forgeries. 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. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Ash, scholar, author of shaken faith syndrome and of faith and reason in order to know if ancient israelite dna could be found in the ancient new world, we would have to recognize this. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. The history accounts for three migrations of people from the middle east.
New evidence for the book of mormon name sariah 1 nephi 2. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. It will be held thur, fri, and sat, april 11th, 2019 at the davis county conference center 1651 n 700 w. Investigating the evidence for mormonism in six steps. Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon. It represents the existence in a mesoamerican inscription of a book of mormon king with broad parallels in name, date, title and function. 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. It is the purpose of this paper to show that it is not such a book as an impostor would have made if he could. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. No arrangement of evidence, however skillfully ordered.
Book of mormon translation on trial, the documentary statesmen. In addition to a lack of fossil evidence, bruce macfaden says, their extinction issuggested by the fact that no horses are known to have been depicted in precolumbian art. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. Posted by ben on sep, 2012 in book of mormon witnesses 0 comments. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Because of this they are unavailable for examination today. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church.
Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america duration. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, sections 4 and 5 of the 18 sections in the original dvd. 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. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. From time to time mormons come up with what they regard as substantive evidence for the book of mormon. Created by jake hilton, the founder of mormon evidence, only a matter of time is a 712 hour documentary that covers the signs of the times and the biblically prophesied end of. 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. 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.
Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. The power of book of mormon evidence documentarytube. The book of mormon avows itself a revelation in the strictest and highest sense. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. While the majority of the events described in the book of mormon took place in the. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly.
October 1022 tour of church history and book of mormon history, educational day tour of americas. Im an eighteenyearold member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and i have learned for myself that this church is true. First, while smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion, its flaws run the gamut from the. Book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016june 22, 2016. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. 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.
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. 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. Dec, 8, 2014 is there evidence for the book of mormon. For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as well as a fairly comprehensive sampling of the available research on this topic, click on the link. 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. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. 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. There is an abundance of historical and archaeological evidence that supports the scriptural historical events as recorded in the book of mormon. Evidence has been produced practically establishing the fact that the book of mormon is not such a book as an impostor could have made if he would.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave. Sep 23, 2011 september 2324 national book of mormon evidence conference. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported that he returned the plates to the angel. Supporters of the book of mormon claim it uses chiasmusa figure of speech utilizing inverted parallelismand claim it is evidence to support the books ancient origin.
Do they discredit the book of mormon, or is there biological and other scientific. 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. September 2324 national book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. How millions can take the book of mormon seriously is almost beyond comprehension. The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. Talmage author of jesus the christ, articles of faith, and more they have been shown to be forgeries. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. New evidence for the book of mormon today radio free mormon throws us a curveball and shows us things are not so easy to brush off.
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. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. A journal of latterday saint faith and scholarship. 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.
It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. The case for the book of mormon as the product of an early 1800s mind is substantial many, if not all, theological doctrines and themes advanced in the book of mormon had close precursors, variants, or a deep foundation in, the theology and thought of the early 1800s. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. The resurrected savior, jesus christ, really did visit the book of mormon people in the americas. The book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic.
So there is also archaeological evidence that supports the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The acronym farms refers to brigham young universitys foundation for. 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. 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. It might be the funniest thing in the world to me when someone tells me with absolute certainty that the book of mormon isnt true after having admitted never actually reading the book themselves. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Prophecies and promises excerpt prophecies and promises. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. The book of mormon and the united states of america. The result was a new revelation called the book of mormon and a new religion called mormonism. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. No jewish dna in ancient america proves the book of mormon.