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. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Created by jake hilton, the founder of mormon evidence, only a matter of time is a 712 hour documentary that covers the signs of the times and the biblically prophesied end of the world. 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. Why is there no evidence of a battle at hill cumorah.
Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. 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. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. We commonly point out jesus baptism as evidence of this point, with all. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. Oct 29, 2011 to be up front about the answer, there is no proof of either the nephites or the lamanites beyond the golden plates given to joseph smith to translate which gave us the book of mormon.
Enthusiastic and energized are the words that best describe fellow heartlanders reaction to the proceedings of the 11th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference, held april 45 in utah and viewed by hundreds worldwide by live streaming video. October 1022 tour of church history and book of mormon history, educational day tour of americas. I have read this book and felt my heavenly father speaking to me through its pages. Amulek explained, the spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its perfect form. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans.
The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury. Receipt of the 3rd printing of exploring the book of mormon in. 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. To be up front about the answer, there is no proof of either the nephites or the lamanites beyond the golden plates given to joseph smith to translate which gave us the book of mormon. 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. 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. 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. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world.
It represents the existence in a mesoamerican inscription of a book of mormon king with broad parallels in name, date, title and function. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. This assertion shows krakauers unfamiliarity with basic aspects of the trial in question, as well as his tendency to spin evidence negatively. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence. 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. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. The role mormon religion plays in abducted in plain sight forbes. I know that the prophet joseph smith restored the gospel to the earth after it was lost, and that he translated the book of mormon so we can have it with us now, for our.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. Sep 23, 2011 september 2324 national book of mormon evidence conference.
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. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. We are constantly looking for and discovering new archaeological evidence and other artifacts about the book of mormon in north america.
Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. Contradiction it is not helpful to look for contradictions by narrowing a physical issue down to a binary context. Sorenson, john l evidence for tents in the book of mormon. The book of mormon stands as a witness of jesus christ and supports the bible in teachings of gods word. April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. With this entree, the heavenly book is presented as documentary evidence of a legal covenant between god and the world. There was a film in 2007 called september dawn, about the mountain. I duly agreed that if you found such a thing, according to those specifications, then. According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is complimentary to the bible. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts.
Most human cultures recognize the existence of god, though they call him by many different names. Where can i find evidence of the people in the book of mormon. Fireside which goes over book of mormon evidence as well as subjects like heavenly mother, the trinity and other subjects. If the book of mormon is true, why do indians fail to turn white when they become mormons. 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. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. What the heavenly book offers and binds is bound both in heaven also on earth. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis from. Book of mormon evidence, heartland news, april 27, 20. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable.
Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Evidence for the binary context seems selfevident and irrefutable, with no need for further explanation. 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. 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. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Im an eighteenyearold member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and i have learned for myself that this church is true. 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. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.
I implore you to find anything actually true or accurate. The doctrine of heavenly mother offers hope for the position of women within the mormon church. Jake answers that question with what he calls the great eight. 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.
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. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. In 2011 warner brothers purchased the film rights for an adaptation. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. He continued, even there shall not so much as a hair of their heads be lost. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. If the book is accurate, archaeologists would expect to find numerous pieces of hard evidence in central america that confirm the presence of these societies. Difficult questions for mormons catholic apologetics.
Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Book of mormondna evidenceancestry of lehi fairmormon. 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 book of mormon describes migrations of people from the middle east to central america, and further describes some features of their civilizations in the new world. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. Evidence for tents in the book of mormon book of mormon. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. Church response to jon krakauers under the banner of heaven.
So, what does the documentary hypothesis have to do with the book of mormon. The quickest way to prove the church is a fraud isnt to try and prove that its a fraud. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. May 19, 2014 fireside which goes over book of mormon evidence as well as subjects like heavenly mother, the trinity and other subjects. Different religions have differing views of the divine nature. Catholic apologetics we do not deny that white need not refer to skin color but the idea that black people are rejected people by god is often well understood by the mormon church which has a history of racial discrimination as the tract points out. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. What does the book of mormon teach about the afterlife.
After a conversation regarding the promises and covenants of the lord with america, alex determined to incorporate those ideals into his latest music video which he began writing as he watched the world trade center towers collapse on 911. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. 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 common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. Learn about the existing evidence of the book of mormon. Modern scholars are using the theory to better understand the beginnings of the nephite history. Defying both civil authorities and the mormon establishment in salt lake city, the.
The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Newest news here we will share with you every other day or so, many important items. When israel and judah divided, e and j became their major mosaic historians. In prophets prey theres little evidence of love in what emerges as a tale. 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. The book of mormon is also very clear about the physical nature of the resurrection. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints recently released the new film, scripture legacy, which includes several depictions of christs visit to the book of mormons nephite civilization as occurring in the heartland of north america, rather than in the mesoamerican civilization of the maya. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon.
Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. While earthly documents are binding on earth, this revealed book is set forth as being even stronger than they are. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. Mormons are a religious group that embrace concepts of christianity as. That is among the most securely established facts in. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints recently released the new film, scripture legacy, which includes several depictions of christs visit to the book of mormon s nephite civilization as occurring in the heartland of north america, rather than in the mesoamerican civilization of the maya. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. The power of book of mormon evidence documentarytube. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Mormons consider all human beings to be the children of one single heavenly father. Amy bergs film chronicles the rise and fall of warren jeffs, the leader of the. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol.
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