Archives of the church in north india archival collection, the. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds archaeology. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. May 06, 2007 a mormon history of the americas the book of mormon s history of the americas is full of irreconcilable errors and false archaeology. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Kristine is active with wayne in the archaeological discoveries of the midwest. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. Ohio archaeological and historical quarterly 9, no. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Matheny is apparently unable to endorse a single work on book of mormon archaeology by any of the various mormon apologists, amateur or professional, even the magnum opus of his colleague, john l. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon archaeology gives evidence for the heartland model of the book of mormon location. It focuses on the north american setting with a book by book, chapter by chapter approach to the geography passages, illustrating the points with over 75 maps and diagrams.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient america. Once the word of gilmores request spread, material from all over north america began to arrive at his. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel.
An archeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Of course these inconsistencies could readily be explained by understanding the book of mormon as a work of fiction written by a nineteenth century american, but book of mormon scholars often approach the topic with the a priori acceptance of the theory that the book of mormon is an ancient text as joseph smith claimed. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to twenty two. Biblical archaeology can be studied because we do know. History of the indian tribes of north america, with biographical sketches and. Archaeology and cumorah questions, journal of book of mormon studies 2004 as near as i can tell, the primary source that the mesoamerican proponents rely on to reject the new york cumorah from an archaeological standpoint is an article by john e. Evidences for the book of mormon jeff lindsay nephi project an independant research group gone but not forgotten. None of these animals existed in north, central or south america during book of mormon times. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins.
Dixon, maynard, western artist, his life and work, book. For example, early mormons believed book of mormon lands stretched throughout all of north and south america, a presumption clearly at odds with the book itself fig. The book of mormon peoples then lived and populated north and south america, and became the ancestors of all the native americans on both continents. 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 geography is predominantly in north america. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Calendar the book of mormon implies a seven day week similar to that practiced in the middle east. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. The 181st semiannual bowl of pap what struck me when i first arrived in cahokia was the incredible stink.
The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Jun 17, 2017 this video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Archaeological institute of america, american journal of archaeology. Video wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom. David persuitte, joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. Mormons are embracing america unearthed as evidence that the book of mormon is real. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, the definitive work on book of mormon archaeology by a qualified mormon scholar. Id like to hear the oral native american history from some native americans.
Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. The fascinating story of the jaredites arrival in the promised land from babylon during the confusion of tongues is told in the book of ether, the last book in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Clark titled archaeology and cumorah questions, published by the journal of book of. Historic american newspapers, sponsored by the national. Further, the book of mormon is a record maintained by one particular line of people in one small ethnic group, and was intended.
As sorenson and many others have shown in recent years, the book of mormon deals with an extremely limited geography, on the order of a few hundred miles in extend, rather than covering all of north and south america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n. Wayne and his wife kristine currently live in menomonie wisconsin, which is in the oakdale, minnesota stake. Comprehensive list of works cited the joseph smith papers. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the. Joseph smiths translation and publication of the book of mormon. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. 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. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Of course these inconsistencies could readily be explained by understanding the book of mormon as a work of fiction written by a nineteenth century american, but book of mormon scholars often approach the topic with the a priori acceptance of the theory that the book of mormon is. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. 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. History and life, published by abcclio, and in religion index one. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. I revisit issues of archaeology and the book of mormon here in addressing the character of joseph smith.
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. Zoom in to maximum zoom level to see the actual spot close up from overhead. Narrative, personal revelation, and the mormon folk tradition. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Mays book, and the archaeology of the region, require that the adena and the hopewell cultures occupied the same lands, but at different time periods.
The lord descried the land they were led to as a land choice above all others, which all the evidence suggests was america. Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Archeologicalanthropological problems in the book of mormon. Ancient mounds with human bones in north america book of mormon evidence pt.
The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. According to joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the lds church, the geographical extent of book of mormon lands included virtually all of north and south america. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america.
As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Gazetteer and business directory of wayne county, n. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Mcdaniel, wayne, first missionary to japan after world. We have an outstanding new example of how confirmation bias works in the arena of book of mormon geography and historicity. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america. 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. A history of wayne county, utah centennial county history series.
Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. This volume features articles on archaeological and anthropological aspects of the book of mormon, such as the use of the wheel in ancient america, hagoth and the polynesian tradition, the mulekites, ancient writing in the americas, and the use of metal. Moronis america is a mustread for anyone interested in the historicity and geography of the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. Wayne may presents several powerful evidences at the october 20 book of mormon evidence conference in support of the theory that the jaredite civilization of the book of ether are the descendants of ham, the son of noah.
Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Book of mormon manuscript correspondence and clippings, 18991949. Rejecting the mormon claim part 9a archaeology and the book of mormon. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science.
Gentry, a history of the latterday saints in northern missouri from 1836 to. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. Last week, researchers announced a major discovery about mayan civilization based on lidar scanning of jungles in central america. 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. Archaeology shows that almost everyone involved in the running quarrel over joseph and his book have misrepresented and misunderstood both. I had been called to serve in the missouriindependence mission, but my first area, plattsmouth, nebraska, was far from any of the historic church locations i had expected to to see when i got my call.
The diaries and journals of joseph smith salt lake. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. 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. The book of mormon seems specifically designed to answer the sorts of. A mormon history of the americas the book of mormons history of the americas is full of irreconcilable errors and false archaeology. Implications of eight times and seasons articles that allude to the book of mormon in conjunction with mesoamerica, including seven articles that deal with the explorations of john lloyd stephens by stoddard, ted dee and andersen, joe v. In the book of mormon, a pair of mismatched mormon boys are sent on a mission to a place thats about as far from salt lake city as you can get.
There is no credible evidence of any written language in north america during the book of mormon time period. It focuses on the north american setting with a bookbybook, chapterbychapter approach to the geography passages, illustrating the points with over 75 maps and diagrams. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. 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. All markers have been placed at the exact locations with a few exceptions this will be noted in the marker text box if the exact location is not known. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. New discoveries about mayans and bias confirmation. Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube.
The southern utah years, 18761910 wayne hinton, 106. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. The continent of north america is the land of the book of mormon peoples. Hebrew names book of mormon hits by tvedtnes, john. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. The book of mormon claims to be an historical record of peoples who inhabited the new world from about 600 bc to about 400 ad plus an earlier group known as the jaredites, but their supposed location is not pressed by mormons. When they say directly support, they typically mean that they are looking for a direct corroboration, such as the presence of the name nephi or zarahemla in association with ancient. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Best evidence for the book of mormon book of mormon.
Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to be a work of fiction that parallels others within the 19thcentury moundbuilder genre that was pervasive at the time. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of. Mar 26, 2016 wayne may book of mormon lectures confirmed evidence in north america 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. Wayne is author of five books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Bring back north american elephants evidence of maize farmers in ancient mexico is found thor heyerdahl expeditions the search for the earliest americans archaeological anomalies of north america some archaeological outliers. They publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which covers precolumbian americas. What does archaeology reveal about warfare during early nephite times. A new musical from the creators of south park and the cocreator of avenue q.
If this is true, then the book of mormon peoples battled to nearextinction near palmyra, new york, in about 400 ad, and all native americans are thus the. Ackerman, robert, an archaeological in vestigation into the. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. How they will square this with scott wolters claims that jesus was the reigning king of judea and that he founded a dynasty protected by.
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