The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in. These book of mormon experts and performers will present the latest research and findings showing profound new evidences that powerfully support the book of mormon. 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. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16. Posted by ben on sep, 2012 in book of mormon witnesses 0 comments. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the existence of god. Some mormon researchers believe that jaredite survivors of the war that destroyed their civilization, as described in the book of ether, could be ancestors to some native americans sorenson 1992. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. He looks at such things as chiasmus, wordprint analysis, geographical evidence, and much more as he shares his witness that the book of mormon is.
The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Basic principles of population genetics suggest the need for a more careful approach to the data. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. This exciting documentary series explores the possibility through the use of archeology and. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. New evidence for the book of mormon name sariah 1 nephi 2. 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.
Archaeological and historical evidence how can we know that. The most compelling evidence of the fictional nature of the book of mormon, from an archaeological view, is the things which have not been found. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. A journal of latterday saint faith and scholarship. It represents the existence in a mesoamerican inscription of a book of mormon king with broad parallels in name, date, title and function. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Divinely sanctioned governments compares the nephite and latterday governments of liberty.
Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon. A fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of. When kels goodman told members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in tennessee he was researching book of mormon archaeology, they responded with, oh, youre on your. The feature will be a dramatic retelling of the compelling true story of three men who asked god for a witness, aimed at a broader and younger audience. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. In his now famous 1842 editorial titled church history, for instance, the prophet testified, through the medium of the urim and thummim i translated the book of mormon by the gift, and power of god. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Now, some critics also claim that smith gained most of his theories from a manuscript of a novel written by solomon spaulding.
For stylistic and other reasons, they do not really fit with verses 111, so commentators have tried to explain their presence as a sort of bridge or transition that mormon wrote to connect the record of the small plates with his abridgment from the large plates. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. In this exciting documentary series, filmmaker kels goodman explores archaeological and historical evidence of. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Millions of people worldwide believe in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. This short study advances evidence that moroni wrote the entire title page of the book of mormon, based on the idea the redundancies were a way to further illuminate the divine destiny of this important record.
Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Salamander a story of the mormon forgery murders by linda sillitoe and allen roberts signature books. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. Now the owner of cakes by courtney, rich not only makes and sells cakes but also teaches cakemaking classes, allowing her to share her passion, talents, and faith with others. This video carefully examines the complex issues of genetic research, revealing the significant flaws in the process, reasoning and conclusions of those critics, and presents compelling evidence in defense of the book of mormon as an ancient text. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The witnesses project looks to provide these things in a unique offering of drama and documentary, feature length and shortform. This exciting documentary series explores the possibility through the use of archeology and historical evidence, searching for who lived in the united stated long before the arrival of columbus. History of the church 7 volumes, joseph smithnook book. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series register now. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Sep 08, 2016 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. Book store book of mormon evidence in american archaeology. If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in.
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. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel. But after making a cake for her sons first birthday, she was hooked. Jake answers that question with what he calls the great eight. The book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. 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. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient text. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the. Stay pop culture savvy with nprs guide to tv, books, movies, music and more.
Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. The book of mormon was supposed to have been translated by the book of god, yet the book of mormon had to be corrected countless times because of smiths poor grammar and spelling. Lest anyone be misled, this is a scholarly undertaking, not a religious work. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the jou. Answers about mormons and mormon beliefs lds faq latter.
Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. 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. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an inspiring book to own. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Roberts often referred to as the documentary history of the church. On line conferencing technology will bring the speakers directly to you via the internet. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america. The most compelling evidence of the fictional nature of the book of mormon, from an archaeological view, is. The book of mormon stands as a witness of jesus christ and supports the bible in teachings of gods word.
The shows pilot episode premiered at the lds film festival and book of mormon evidence conference earlier this year, and is currently. The for our day documentary series explores the prophetic parallels in the book of mormon referencing statements from latterday prophets of god and the standard works. As he explained in his preface to the 1830 edition of the book of mormon, i translated, by the gift and power of god, and caused to be written, one hundred and sixteen pages, the which i took from the book of lehi, which was an account abridged from the plates of lehi, by the hand of mormon. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. While earthly documents are binding on earth, this revealed book is set forth as being even stronger than they are. Im an eighteenyearold member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and i have learned for myself that this church is true. 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. 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. 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 first episode of the series, hidden in the heartland asks the question can there be real evidence when it comes to the book of mormon. Witnesses film an interpreter foundation production. That is among the most securely established facts in. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. The faith behind the cake lds living staff latterday saint mom courtney rich didnt start out as a baker.
Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. Mormon apologists are now resorting to internal evidences which are addressed elsewhere on this site since they realize there is no hard evidence at all for the book of mormon. 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. Howard davis and arthur vanick, recently published by concordia, the highly respected publishing arm of the lutheran church missouri synod. It is also proof of the restoration through the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith began his translation with mormon s abridgment of the large plates. 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.
Ensign the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And now oxford university press has published a documentary history of the book of mormon, which presents and examines primary sources concerning the origin of the foundational text of the church. 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 show tunes and plaid pants of the documentary now. Some scholars believe the events in the book of mormon happened right in the heartland of north america. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. 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. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. An essential part of conversion is receiving a witness from the holy ghost that the book of mormon is true. What the heavenly book offers and binds is bound both in heaven also on earth.
His two part presentation is now posted for your enjoyment. Jul 21, 2011 there is no evidence that the book of mormon is true, unlike the bible which has much archaeological evidence to back it up. Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. The book of mormon, combined with the spirit, is your most powerful resource in conversion. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Mar 27, 2016 book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith. 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. Read about the supporting evidence for the book of mormon cultures. Smoot believes so, and he shared his story with nearly 800 people attending the saturday session of the book of mormon evidence conference at the scera center for the arts. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations.
Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. The work in question is who really wrote the book of mormon. Bill mckeever shows how science is not a friend to the book of mormon story. Sep, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Archaeologists discover 41,000 year old yarn crafted by. The compiler and editor of the documentary history, larry morris, formerly worked as an editor with the joseph smith papers. A documentary history of the book of mormon examines. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. According to the book of mormon, the jaredites were a group of people that left the old world after the fall of the tower of babel.
It provides powerful evidence for the divinity of christ. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Still no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Careful readers of the book of mormon have probably found verses 1218 of the words of mormon to be a bit of a puzzle. Starring fred armisen portlandia and bill hader barry, the emmy nominated documentary now. The golden plates and the feast of trumpets lenet hadley read i saw another angel fly j.
Newest news here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. The power of book of mormon evidence documentarytube. 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. 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.
No jewish dna in ancient america proves the book of mormon. The book of mormon on christs role as redeemer richard d. Joseph smith said in the introduction to the book i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone to our religion yet, the evidence shows the book of mormon is not revelation from god, but a fictitious story written by joseph smith. Among the early book ofabrahamrelatedmanuscripts that have survived from the days of joseph smith are a number of papers collectively referred to as the kirtland egyptian papers kep. Some scholars believe the events that unfold in the book of mormon may have happened right here in north america. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Mormons, is there any decent evidence that the book of mormon. Theres no clear evidence that the pandemic virus has evolved into. Bill mckeever explains in a conference talk how the book of mormon, if made of gold plates, would have weighed around 200. 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. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites.
Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. 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. 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. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. The book of mormon evidence virtual online conference held april 9th thru 11th, 2020 is still available until the end of april. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
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