Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite culture. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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. Any book of mormon lands proposal must be able to demonstrate all. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to the.
We have discovered a very great city here in the heart of bountiful land, ferguson wrote. The present day hll in new york was never referenced as the hill cumorah till many, many years following joseph smiths death. The 12th annual conference on the book of mormon lands will be held this month in salt lake city, utah. Rather than producing more walls of text on these topics, we wanted to create a visual learning experience. Joseph smith at the age of 16 maybe 14,15 or 17 was led to the site of the plates by the angel moroni, joseph was instructed not to remove the items until he was given permission. On this page, we will focus on the issue of warfare in particular, where longheld scholarly opinions and the book of mormon have clashed until recently.
But the book of mormon somehow needed to not have any direct evidence. Nov 03, 2016 15 shocking images captured by the mars rover from a bizarre giant crab to a pyramid, are these just rock formations or more subscribe to american eye. Other locations may meet some of the following criteria, but only mesoamerica meets all these elements required by the book itself. Jun 09, 2017 the bbc world news gold book discovery and other sources confirm joseph smith did not lie. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon. Why cant we find any evidences at the hill cumorah of the.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. They found a bunch of matches in a random book called the first book of napoleon, the tyrant of the earth. Jan 28, 2016 hyrum smith inherited this dagger from his father, joseph smith sr. Then we have the lachish letters, a group of clay tablets found in the ruins of an ancient jewish city, dating back to just a few years after the start of the book of mormon.
Most hordeum pusillum has been found in iowa, dating back to around 2,500 years ago. The earliest use of the word i have found is in gibbon, where referring to the alleged incident of finding the sword of mars for attila. Ive actually searched the area myself but i couldnt even find an arrowhead. My book of mormon says that about 4 million total were killed there along with many horses and chariots, spears, bows, armor. History since 1830 proves the book of mormon record coming with lehi from jerusalem could well have been brass, that joseph smith could easily have translated the book of mormon from gold plates. I notice that practically all of your sources for this are from d. Melekin claims that his book titled, manifestations mysteries revealed, has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that the book of mormon is an african book and about africans. Mormons pick and choose the few artifacts that dont disprove their religious book and call it proof.
Archaeology and the book of mormon wikipedia republished. The book of mormon describes that the jaredite people were familiar with the concept of windows near the time of the biblical tower of babel, and that they specifically avoided crafting windows for lighting in their covered seagoing vessels, because of fears that they would be dashed in pieces during the ocean voyage. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Has an artifact that relates to the book of mormon been found. One side of the blade has the seal of mars, while the. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 600 bc to. With all the wars found in the book of mormon, battle armor provides the perfect analogy for protecting. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 600 bc to about 400 ad. Ces letter in 2014, a group analyzed 110,000 books to find phrases matched with the book of mormon. Apr 20, 2009 the following 2 theories are some of the most radical. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence associated with other precolumbian hebrew travelers to the american continents. Sep 19, 2010 we read in the book of mormon that there were great battles with thousands of participants fought in the americas and that they had chariots and swords. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon matters.
Lostmormonism grew out of our notes keeping track of all the weird and wacky things we learned about mormon history. There are a number of words and phrases in the book of mormon that are anachronistictheir. That these words may refer to genuine varieties of new world barley and wheat. If the bibles malchiah is the same person as the book of mormons mulek, then the stamp seal belonging to malkiyahu would lend independent credibility to the historical existence of mulek. Adapted from a speech given at the byu symposium on life, the universe, and everything. The term horse in the book might really have referred to a deer that people rode. Why does the book of mormon talk of horses, metal, cows, etc when these did not come to new world until after 1492. There are no such caves, cavern or mounds at the site. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. 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. That the words barley and wheat in the book of mormon may actually be referring to other crops in the americas, such as hordeum pusillum. It was such a huge undertaking in my mind that quite frankly, it scared me. Did the first book of napoleon influence the book of mormon. The book of mormon describes that the jaredite people were familiar with the concept of windows near the time of the biblical tower of babel, and that they specifically avoided crafting windows for lighting in their covered seagoing vessels, because of fears that they would be dashed in.
The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. If so then the remaining two thirds of the book of mormon not translated and the remainder of the thousands of other plant would be located there too. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Watch wayne mays past presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. Most of the conditions are right, and nothing found so far rules out the possibility, either in the distant past or. Each pointer on the map can be opened clicked on to obtain information regarding the specific site, artifact, or other. Complicating things somewhat is the fact that the identity of malkiyahus father the king is unknown. Why are there not any archeological artifacts on ancient.
How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon is the most important book in my life. Mesoamerican petroglyphs, and other artifacts that seemed reminiscent of. Why are there not any archeological artifacts on ancient world of book of mormon as there are on the bible. Just because no artifacts have been found that support the book of mormon, that is no proof that future artifacts will not be found which verify the book. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to. As for israel, not only have we found the famous copper scroll of qumran, but. Come spend the latter part of your lunch break participating in a qualitative research project. Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. If the anticipated evidences confirming the book of mormon are found, worldwide notice will be given to the restored gospel through the book of mormon. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. In the first case, there is a representation of early christians.
Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. The following 2 theories are some of the most radical. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. The bbc world news gold book discovery and other sources confirm joseph smith did not lie. The hill cumorah continues to yield ancient artifacts. We read in the book of mormon that there were great battles with thousands of participants fought in the americas and that they had chariots and swords. We now know why no nephite iron artifacts have been found. One side of the blade has the seal of mars, while the other has the sign of the intelligence of mars, the zodiac sign for scorpio, and the hebrew letters for adonai.
The book of mormon does not say that all the natives in the new world were either lamanites or nephites. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Im trying to figure out how come there have been no artifacts found of the final great battle on hill cumorah near palmyra, new york. According to the book of mormon, cattle could be found in ancient america. History since 1830 proves the book of mormon record coming with lehi from jerusalem could well have been brass, that joseph smith could easily have. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Sep 07, 2012 mormons pick and choose the few artifacts that dont disprove their religious book and call it proof. The phrase armor of god, has been ingrained into the mormon culture ever since i was a deacon and it probably goes back many generations. Michael quinns early mormonism and the magic world view a highly questionable collection of theses, and dan vogel. 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.
They accepted the popular evidences for the presence of remnants of the ten tribes in the americas and uncritically applied that evidence to the book of mormon. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. With all the wars found in the book of mormon, battle armor provides the perfect analogy for protecting ones self from the spiritual darts of the adversary. 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. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Posted in book of mormon, book of mormon artifacts, tagged bom archaeology, book of mormon lands, book of mormon lands conference, salt lake city on 10192014 leave a comment the 12th annual conference on the book of mormon lands will be held this month in salt lake city, utah. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. Have the mormons ever found an actual nephite artifact yet. The book of mormon mentions cities, trade, warfare, towers, and the use of armor all of which did exist in the ancient americasyet their existence has not convinced critics that the book of mormon is an authentic ancient text. Dozens of priceless mormon artifacts displayed for the. Faith and forgeries book of mormon archaeological forum. Bmaf supports a mesoamerican context for the major book of mormon sites. They describe several nonbiblical details of the local political climate which fit handinhand. I was baptized as a mormon 806 age 60, from a catholic background.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministry. Archaeologists have not found any ancient chariots, swords, remnants of steel smelting or any artifact that might verify something in the book of mormon as far. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of. The potential connection with the book of mormon is not proven, but the discovery of an underwater city within miles of sorensons earlier proposed location, and the evidence for its rapid submergence two thousand years ago, is striking. 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.
The book of mormon manuscript, left, with other religious artifacts in their display cases at salt lake city. Nov 19, 2011 the phrase armor of god, has been ingrained into the mormon culture ever since i was a deacon and it probably goes back many generations. Apr 20, 2016 ancient artifacts found on mars sol 1044. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. I remember it as one of the earliest things i read, starting with emma mar petersons childrens adaptation. 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. In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that. Posted in book of mormon, book of mormon artifacts, tagged bom archaeology, book of mormon lands, book of mormon lands conference, salt lake city on 10192014 leave a comment. Underwater archaeology and the book of mormon in sorensons.
What is more, although the prophets critics found his claim of angelic visits and gold plates ridiculous, we now know that the writing of religious texts on metal. Magical artifacts and book of mormon translation 44 comments seth r. When joseph found this stone, there was a company digging in harmony, pa. In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that latterday saints believe was translated. Oct 31, 2011 the present day hll in new york was never referenced as the hill cumorah till many, many years following joseph smiths death.
The seer stones become part of the story of the book of mormon, as special. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Artifacts that support the old testament, for example, are rare and highly. Gardner edited by douglas k christensen the early latterday saints were eager to bolster their faith in the book of mormon with secular evidence. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Misquoted ces letter snips short phrases out of context and out of. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. But why cant anyone find any physical evidence to support these ancient battles.