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 about 400 ad. Hidden north american archaeology and native america. 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 fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. What constitutes a mound when archaeologists identify a mound site, it is usually more significant than merely a pile of dirt created by humans.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon transpired in the new world. 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. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. Even in the 1830s when oliver cowdery preached to them, 5,000 year old mortuary methods and burial traditions were still being practiced by. Brand new dvd, 1 hour 55 minutes running time, distributed in 2008. Day seven saturday october 16th the day begins with visiting big springs, mo, the site of one of the largest fresh water springs in north america and is our choice for the waters of mormon. Taken from the new dvd touring book of mormon lands in north america. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Book of mormon archaeology in north america dvdrom january 1, 2010 by wayne n.
Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of. For that reason, we have designed and prepared this artistic rendering in such a way that you can get a basic idea of approximate directions and theoretical. 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. Archaeology, dna, evidences of book of mormon civilization in n. 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. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. According to book of mormon central, the most important material in volume 10 are the anonymous times and seasons articles. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable.
Nov 9, 2017 wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north america.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Apr 17, 2016 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. Read the legends, see the evidences and take it from there. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north. But the actual evidence is that their ancestors had nothing to do with the book of mormon. 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. However, lehis landing and further events in north america are. North american book of mormon geography the interpreter.
The book of mormon does not say that the entire land northward resides in land occupied by the united states of america. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is. The population of book of mormon lands over much of the period of its history totaled from hundreds of thousands up to millions. Book of mormon archaeology in north america may 8, 2012. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america dvd ancient. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Mar 10, 2020 archaeology supporting the historicity of the book of mormon.
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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. 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. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question. As expected, our friends at book of mormon central, the front for book of mormon archaeological forum, inc. Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic. People who believe the book of mormon took place in north america generally relate the adena to the jaredites and the hopewell to the nephites. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may.
A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america close. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. If the book is accurate, archaeologists would expect to find numerous pieces of hard evidence in central america that confirm the presence of. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography. Nov 10, 2016 book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Some believe that the history depicted in the book of mormon occurred in north america, while others believe that it occurred in central.
Clark titled archaeology and cumorah questions, published by the journal of book of mormon studies, 12 2004. As indicated by archaeology and related studies, no place in north america in the period of book of mormon history contained any cultures at the level of civilization. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith, after progressive study. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. The american geography of the book of mormon has many competing. Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Lost history, lost civilizations, learn the answers, see the proof and lets discover together the lost history of pre columbus america, and all the great civilizations some larger than rome in their day. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Americas first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india. The view of book of mormon geography taught by joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the mormon church includes three major, closely related points. Book of mormon evidence dvds, books, galleries, videos, free downloads, tours, webinars, more. 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. Fascinating evidence continues to come to light supporting a north american book of mormon geography.
The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america. North america this presentation and slide show will discuss parallels between the hopewell culture of north america and the nephite culture of the book of mormon. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wanyes. See more ideas about archaeology, the book of mormon, book of mormon. Secret tunnels below jerusalem and lehis exodus duration. 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. Correlations between izapa, mexico stela 5 tree of life and scriptures. 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. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon.
America s first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india. Well also explore a cave that one had petroglyphs of ancient animals mentioned in the book of mormon. Traveling from the land of desolation in the north, to the land southward, we encounter the principal book of mormon lands of bountiful, zarahemla, and nephi. The book of mormon and the hopewell of ancient north america. Jan 26, 2014 gloria farley, an independent researcher from oklahoma who was interested in precolumbian visitors to north america, wrote about numerous occasions on which ancient coins and other artifacts from the mediterranean and the middle east were found in north america. Other book of mormon scholars disagree and point to some nineteenthcentury archaeological finds e. Evidence of ancient hebrews in the americas book of mormon. 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. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and.
The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may, one hill guy. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america.
Mentioned in ether, mastodons and mammoths lived in north america during the pleistocene era, yet became extinct on this continent towards the end of the last ice age, predating the book of mormon by thousands of years. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. This evidence includes the discovery of copper mines. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. October 1st is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historicity research. Book of mormon archaeology in north america eternal. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wanyes intro. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints.