Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. The book of mormon is the position of the church and is said to be the word of god. However, such views are private and do not represent an official position of the church. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Just because there happens to be a hill called cumorah in new york does not mean the book of mormon people lived there. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Published by ancient american archaeology foundation p. For mesoamerica to qualify as the setting for the book of mormon, proponents must redefine the term north as used in the book of mormon nephite north, claiming it cannot be the same as the direction we call north today. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. Wikipedias other article on america s settlement does not.
When i read the book of mormon and reflect upon the mercy and goodness of god, in sparing some of the seed of joseph upon this choice land of america. However, the selfpublished nature of the book should not dissuade readers from using it as a valuable contribution to book of mormon studies. The land of zarahemla is north of the land of nephi. It provides a testimony of the visit of jesus christ to the promised land of america after his death and resurrection. The book of mormon is more than a history book of the ancient nephite and jaredite nations. And anyone that takes the time to research, will find that the island was not that big, certainly not the continents that most map makers place the book of mormon lands on. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of the sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly stunning, beautiful photography and video. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america.
The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. Youtube wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube pt 1. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormon as a historian and military. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. This book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography book a promised land, the land of promise with all the mormon maps and details is also available at alpha publishing at. And it came to pass that we did march forth to the land of cumorah, and we did pitch our tents around about the hill cumorah. However, the church has no position on the location lands of the book of mormon, so quoting historic church leaders proves nothing. Eventually, however, accepting that view of the book of mormon lands became difficult in light of new information. Maps the north american setting for the book of mormon. Though there are a few who hold to a more north american setting, many more scholars seem to support a mesoamerican setting. Mormons map is revealing genuine book of mormon history as antiquities sustain it. The book of mormon is a real history, but we know nothing about where any events took place. 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.
Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. 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. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon e. I know the various heartland models do not square with the geography described in the book of mormon, and that the burial mounds have no correlation to ancient mesopotamia, but if these artifacts in north america authentically contain hebrew inscriptions that are dated to the correct time period this is evidence that is very tough to ignore. These ancient prophets stir our interest and awaken our hopes because, while they.
Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. For a long time, few people seemed to see any difficulty in setting the book of mormon in all of north and south america. In an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, dr. 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.
Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. X map in my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. I think the text describes the north american setting, with cumorah in new york. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The best way to teach the book of mormon is with a fantasy map based on an interpretation that repudiates the teachings of the prophets about the new york cumorah. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. In north america dvd hopewell culture, copper mines, earthen walls, mounds and ditches are just some of the very important sites, artifacts and discussions presented on this brand new dvd. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Historically, latterday saint leaders have identified the range of north and south america as the land of promise, as well as the land of zion. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence.
Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to twentytwo. The publisher of ancient american magazine and renown book of mormon scholar 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Unbound greater land northward north america alma 22. 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. Book of mormon lands map, january 2016 book of mormon. Jul 2, 2015 wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube pt 1. Sorenson, chairman of the department of anthropology at brigham young university, presents a credible model for an ancient american background for the book of mormon.
A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. The book of mormon includes a history of an ancient people who migrated. Mound cities appear to have been designed for defense. Journey with the author through that ancient setting and discover just why the lands of the book of mormon have been lost for such a long time. In 1842, after reading about ancient cities in central america, joseph speculated that book of mormon lands were located there fig. 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. In the heartland of north america the hopewell civilization built some of the largest and grandest earthworks in the world. America was the land northward and south america was the land southward. The book of mormon lands fit in mesoamerica and no where else. Curiously, ancient book of mormon people understood the earth to be in motion. True book of mormon geography lands western new york model home. I believe that the people in the book of mormon built those ancient ruins cities from south america to north america. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of.
Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 25 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Ancient america foundation a site i stumbled on recently an. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. First, joseph did not know exactly where book of mormon lands were. North america matches some traditional thinking but has been slowly losing ground for instance it has no written language that dates back to the book of mormon, no calenders, no cement, not a large enough population, no domesticated agriculture or animals, no remenants of a large civilazation. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps. Archaeological studies of ancient cultures, of mesoamerican trade and migration, can relate mormon s history 600 bc to ad 400 beyond its mesoamerica boundaries to greater lands northward see map above 1 north america, and southward 2 south america. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia.
Grover has done an admirable job of setting forth his sound scientific analysis and interpretations, providing a new perspective on the settings and locations of book of mormon lands. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. The book is liberally illustrated with maps to help the reader discover the uncanny similarities between the numerous geographical descriptions found in the book of mormon and the lands of western new york. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Old water levels and waterways during the ancient copper mining era about 3000 bc to bc james p. North american book of mormon geography the interpreter. Ancient civilization in north america book of mormon. Based upon these criteria, many scholars currently see northern central america and southern mexico mesoamerica as the most likely location of book of mormon lands. Book of mormongeographystatementsnineteenth century. Naturally some people applied this to the language in the book of mormon.
The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon. Land southward to land northward map animal migrations wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. 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. Exactly what does the bible say about gods parcel of land, and who has a right to it.
The hopewell and nephite cultures thrived during the same time frame, 400 bc 300 ad and many students of the book of mormon believe they are one and the same. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. At least eighty versions of a book of mormon map have been produced. The encyclopedia of ancient giants in north america the. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. However, the book of mormon speaks of the land northward and the land southward, not the land east and west. White gentiles would come by the multitudes to ancient book of mormon lands. 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 american geography of the book of mormon has many. The book of mormon does not say that the entire land northward resides in land occupied by the united states of america.
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