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It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Zander sturgill, who works over at book of mormon central, had an interesting insight when it comes to evidence of the book of mormon. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. First, while smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion, its flaws run the gamut from the serious to the silly.

Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. If joseph smith somehow had access to these things that were not yet discovered, knew hebrew perfectly, and therefore put these names in the book of mormon to substantiate his fraudulent claims, why didnt he point them out as evidence for the book of mormon. Mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of the book of mormon claims. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. In 1955, thomas ferguson, a latter day saint and the founder of the new world archaeological foundation nwaf, with five years of funding from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, began to dig throughout mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of the book of mormon claims. When ministries inevitably challenge and refute that evidence, mormons insist that someone can only know the book of mormon is true by sincere.

Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. And to know where to look for evidence of the book of mormon, its best to go back to the text itself. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith.

Furthermore, and very importantly for the book of mormons historicity, as with the rare discovery of the nihm altars in southern arabia linked to ishmaels death and burial,7 with the even rarer discovery of this small, inscribed seal, it is quite possible that an archaeological artifact of a book of mormon personality has been identified. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Evidence has been produced practically establishing the fact that the book of mormon is not such a book as an impostor could have made if he would. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim that the book of mormon is historically. The book of mormon evidences activity book the book of.

First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the.

Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. 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. Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon. Youre missing the most obvious and credible piece of evidence that horses did exist in north america during book of mormon times. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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. This fun and exciting way to learn more about the book of mormon includes activities to challenge every skill level and designed to familiariaze young and old with the.

Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna new york. An example of book of mormon evidences and the scientific. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. The book of mormon contains accounts by many different people, mostly prophets, over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse.

Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. One of the top five evidences for the book of mormon, possible even top three, is something called intertextuality. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Allan part 1 the book of mormon tells usofa who and where we are, and what is coming. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x.

This new discovery possibly adds further credibility to the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon. 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. Hocking and meldrums attempt to the use of dna evidence in the aebom to confirm book of mormon historicity in the heartland therefore stands in opposition to both the scientific consensus and the official position of the church. No direct geographical, archaeological or any other scientific field supports fictional. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Claims about the michigan relics as evidence for the book of mormon have been used by meldrum as well. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted.

When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. The book contrasts the evidence for christianity and the bible compared to that for. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. And, with more study, the books sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent. That while there are many contradiction in mormonism that work against its claims, there are also other sides to that coin. Has an artifact that relates to the book of mormon been.

New evidence for the book of mormon today radio free mormon throws us a curveball and shows us things are not so easy to brush off. The history accounts for three migrations of people from the middle east. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Therefore, book of mormon scholars look for evidence of the book of mormons ancient hebrew origins by identifying phrases or expressions which are not typical for an english speaker of joseph smiths day which may reflect a direct translation of the underlying semiticstyle language of the book of mormon. New archaeological evidence for book of mormon prophet. Is there any archeological evidence that the events in the book of. In the category of serious, the book of mormon contains modalistic language that militates against the biblical doctrine of the trinity ether 3. For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as. So, while the book affirms the presupposition that the europeans introduced horses it frequently presents evidence favoring the existence of precolumbian horses, and it does so in ways which parallel the usage of horses in the book of mormon.

The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Evidence regarding the historical claims of book of mormon may well have a bearing on our confidence in its spiritual message. 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. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. Dave whittle, have been studying the book of mormon for over 45 years. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted.

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. Chiasmus, mesoamerican evidences, cement, olives, ancient names like alma, and other evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormona divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. One of the most convincing evidence of the book of mormon. Clearly, isaiah is a very prominent figure in book of mormon writings, and was revered for his powerful prophecies. The book of mormon evidences activity book helps kids learn about the evidence that support the book of mormon and is based on the graphic novel the book of mormon on trial. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. This is when verses or phrases or ideas in the book of. Russell ballard of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints addresses the question of. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Recently, they were reevaluated, and again, shown to be forgeries.

Talmage author of jesus the christ, articles of faith, and more they have been shown to be forgeries. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search. Joseph smith did indeed translate these hebrew names from the ancient text. If the prophet isaiah truly existed, and wrote in the late 8 th century b. The book of mormon avows itself a revelation in the strictest and highest sense. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement.

Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. The book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b. This principle was vital before most of todays scientific fields were defined and.

Sorenson claims that there is fossil evidence that some new world horses may. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. The smithsonian institution issues a standard reply to requests for their opinion regarding the book of mormon as an archaeological or scientific guide. Is there scientific proof authenticating the book of mormon. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormons authenticity. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. It is the purpose of this paper to show that it is not such a book as an impostor would have made if he could. 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. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of.