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. When michigan began to be settled in the 19th and 18th century by early american farmers they found thousands of clay, copper and slate artifacts discovered throughout the lower peninsula of michigan the michigan relics are copper clay and slate artifacts that have hieroglyphic and. In addition, the lincoln hypothesis reveals documented evidence that abraham lincoln did, in fact, check out the book of mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. 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. Evidence for solomon spaulding authorship of the book of mormon.
Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Was the book of mormon a key factor in lincolns success and the healing of a nation. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Nov 17, 2016 when michigan began to be settled in the 19th and 18th century by early american farmers they found thousands of clay, copper and slate artifacts discovered throughout the lower peninsula of michigan the michigan relics are copper clay and slate artifacts that have hieroglyphic and cuneiform and unknown characters on them. Lost artifacts of the ancient american mound builders wayne mays amazing collection. Evidence for solomon spaulding authorship of the book of. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Brian nettles deciphering the reformed egyptian of michigan.
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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Read about the supporting evidence for the book of mormon cultures. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological findings etc. Are the michigan artifacts evidence for the book of. Generally speaking the nephites had this line extend from lake michigan shoreline going east.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is important. Church history and book of mormon geography by jonathan neville all 4video discs. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The mystic symbol dvd, mark of the michigan mound builders by wayne may dvd.
Church history and book of mormon geography by jonathan neville all. In 1993, he expanded his argument in his book christ in north america. Recent scientific literature has come to the conclusion that the major source of the copper that swept through the european bronze age after 2500 bc is unknown. 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. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Many also are unaware of some rather surprising new discoveries supporting the book of mormon which have been brought about by the advanced methods of science. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me supplementary study. Talmage author of jesus the christ, articles of faith, and more they have been shown to be forgeries. They then compare 1 separate positive correspondences or points of evidence between the book of mormon and coes book. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Oct 19, 2019 the shipping of michigan copper across the atlantic in the bronze age isle royale and keweenaw peninsula, c.
Recently, they were reevaluated, and again, shown to be forgeries. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. And to know where to look for evidence of the book of mormon, its best to go back to the text itself. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Recent scientific literature has come to the conclusion that the major source of the copper that swept. Claims about the michigan relics as evidence for the book of mormon have been used by meldrum as well. The shipping of michigan copper across the atlantic in the bronze age isle royale and keweenaw peninsula, c. Appealing to archaeological frauds, however, is deeply problematic, and may actually.
Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon. Sasha grove kairos generation how the book of mormon reveals the own due time of the lord. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. David snell in a book of mormon central evidence video. He performed the necessary research and he followed the evidence. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Michigan copper in the mediterranean book of mormon evidence.
I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. They do not provide any evidence for the book of mormon the michigan artifacts or michigan relics are a group of artifacts produced by hoaxers in the late 19th century and around the turn of the 20th century from michigan. The book of mormon and historical account describes it in a southeast direction. But keep in mind that horses in the book of mormon are one of the biggest weaknesses in a book abounding with strengths. The michigan relics do not support the book of mormon or one. Read the book of mormon and research the moundbuilder civilizations especially the hopewell and the adena. Buried nephite city and bom elephants off the shore of lake michigan book of mormon west sea grand traverse bay buried under 40 feet of water are petroglyphs. Join our weekly in depth discussions and insights to enhance your personal and family study of the book of mormon. They do not provide any evidence for the book of mormon. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a hand and a bird.
Many latterday saints have not had access to sources which communicate how recent research has changed our understanding of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Are the michigan artifacts evidence for the book of mormon. 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. The michigan artifacts or michigan relics are a group of artifacts produced by hoaxers in the late 19th century. Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. 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. While the majority of the events described in the book of mormon took place in the americas, the opening chapters are set in the ancient near east.
The most interesting literary controversy of the time, and the only one which has important practical bearing, is raging around the book of mormon, sometimes but incorrectly called the mormon bible. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring relevant. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. 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. Talmage was both openminded and careful throughout his investigation. Because the michigan relics allegedly evidence a near eastern presence in ancient america, they have drawn interest from the church of jesus christ of. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. The mystic symbol dvd, mark of the michigan mound builders by. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth.
Appealing to archaeological frauds, however, is deeply problematic, and may actually damage rather than. Believers in the book of mormon have long sought for archaeological evidence that supports belief in the book s claims of being an ancient american record. For me, any map that doesnt put cumorah in new york is not useful or even relevant. 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. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. They were presented by some to be evidence that people of an ancient near. Those that show cumorah in new york, and those that dont. From time to time, suspected archaeological hoaxes have surfaced which some have attempted to use in support of the book of mormon.
Lost artifacts of the ancient american mound builders. The michigan plate story is possibly the largest archaeological disaster in americas. The michigan relics are a series of apparently ancient artifacts that were discovered during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. For talmage, who believed in the book of mormon, it was easy to see that both. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. 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. Compare the book of mormon account with the historical account. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer.
He then prayed for the spiritual welfare of the nephites and the lamanites and spent his life laboring for their salvation. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. May 30, 2019 in order to counter any bias in favor of the book of mormon, the authors apply a strongly skeptical prior assumption that the book of mormon has little to do with early indian cultures, precisely as coe claims. The michigan plate story is possibly the largest archaeological disaster in americas history. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. Faithfully exploring latterday topics of our times. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Although more than 100 million copies of the book of mormon are in print in 94 languages, it has been roundly ignored as a legitimate topic of academic study.
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. If the book is true, as i believe it is, it should hardly be surprising that serious unresolved questions marks persist in some areas. From time to time mormons come up with what they regard as substantive evidence for the book of mormon. 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.
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. Feb 05, 2018 none of this will satisfy the critics. Mormonisms encounter with the michigan relics byu studies. Mormonisms encounter with the michigan relics book of mormon. Gardner edited by douglas k christensen the early latterday saints were eager to bolster their faith in the book of mormon with secular evidence.
Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the book. What 2 engineers discovered after using statistical analysis. These writings were to become the controversial sacred writings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds and were titled the book of mormon. I try to dissuade both friends and foes alike from going down this path, because absolute proof is a logical and philosophical. Mormonisms encounter with the michigan relics book of. Artifacts or michigan relics are a group of artifacts produced by hoaxers in the late 19th century. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Chiasmus, mesoamerican evidences, cement, olives, ancient names like alma, and other evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon a divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. After traveling for years through a harsh wilderness. After reflecting on the words of his father, enos prayed for and received a remission of his sins.
Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Archeological evidence of the west sea fortified line. Robert is an avid researcher of the hebrew roots of the book of mormon. They tell of a prophet named lehi, who, with his family and others, fled from jerusalem.
Update on horses in the book of mormon mormanity a mormon. Etzenhouser even published a book on his collection of the michigan relics. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. The most compelling evidence of the fictional nature of the book of mormon, from an archaeological view, is. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. The story of mormonisms encounter with the michigan relics contains a model of investigative research as well as a cautionary tale. There is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, 2003 and.
Faith and forgeries book of mormon archaeological forum. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. As a believing mormon and practicing mesoamerican archaeologist, im frequently questioned by strangers and neighbors about physical evidence and proofs of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence thursday, november 17, 2016. Nov 27, 2016 off the shore of lake michigan book of mormon west sea grand traverse bay buried under 40 feet of water are petroglyphs. 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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. These petroglyphs are most likely the remains of a nephite city caused by the calamities just before christ visit to the nephite people.
Book of mormon central archive mormonisms encounter with the michigan relics. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. Hopewell moundbuilders of north america book of mormon. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is. See hundreds of full hourlong presentations, go to. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me with rod. Brian nettles deciphering the reformed egyptian of michigan 1h. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. In my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. Aug 24, 2015 there is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Because the michigan relics allegedly evidence a near eastern presence in.
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