Geological evidence of the book of mormon

Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon scientific and. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Geological evidence supports the book of mormons authenticity. Ever since the publication of the book of mormon, attempts have been made to place it in its geographical setting. Oct 07, 2010 in john lunds book mesoamerica and the book of mormon. After joseph smith had translated the book of mormon and learned that many plain and precious truths had been taken from the bible, the lord commanded him to translate the bible. When comparing the evidences for the resurrection of jesus christ and coming forth of the book of mormon manuscript reliability, empty tomb empty stone box in new york hill, first hand witnesses, women testimonies, etc, the evidence is equal to or. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. He notes that gold, silver and copper are mentioned several times in the book of mormon being found in abundance in the land. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.

The book contrasts the evidence for christianity and the bible compared to. America megafauna, geological society of america abstracts with programs, volume 37, number 7, geological. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account. Book of mormon central has created a video to introduce readers to this body of research and to highlight some of the compelling geographic evidence that if offers. The old world setting of the book of mormon 2015 and numerous papers and articles. The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true.

Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. He established the new world archaeological foundation, where his role as. In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to 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. 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. For one particular physical evidence, look no further than a plethora of archaeological sites. The little book of book of mormon evidences kindle edition. Such simple examples of chiasmus are well known in english speech. And while we will never prove the book of mormon true, the evidence strongly suggests that it is exactly what it claims to be. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. What i would say to you is there is no archaeological proof of the book of mormon. New etymological and scientific evidence now provides a method of establishing a more detailed geography of the land northward referred to throughout the book of mormon, the old world point of.

Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. 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. What is the actual history of the coming forth and translation of the book of mormon. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. 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. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. The best way to judge the book of mormon may be to read it for yourself, comparing it to the bible and gauging the spirit that piggybacks on its words.

The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Was the book of mormon a key factor in lincolns success and the healing of a nation. Book of mormon central evidences 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The author is dedicating all proceeds from the book to additional scientific geologic and engineering studies to cast further light on the ancient setting of the book of mormon. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. 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. 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. While the bible has a wealth of evidence supporting its historical, chronological, and geographical accuracy, the book of mormon has been heavily criticized for its inaccuracies.

Evidence supporting the book of mormon is growing but the evidence is largely circumstantial. Dec 11, 2018 basically, because he got uppity with joseph smith following the kirtland antibanking safety society scandal of 1837, in which smith and the other leaders of the kass lost all the savings of many kirtland saints with their undercapitalized nonba. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. The book of mormon makes many implausible historical claims. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. The little book of book of mormon evidences kindle edition by hilton iii, john.

Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Geology of the book of mormon kindle edition by grover, jerry. The likelihood of such a setting was greatly strengthened by john l. John watson, were a parchment discovered in an egyptian mound, six inches. Helamans 2000 stripling warriors book of mormon evidence by bookmormon. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. Is there any historical evidence for joseph smiths own version of how he produced the book.

His library research spurred his first hunt for archaeological evidence. It is an ancient burial ground and ishmael was buried there in the book of mormon. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Did ancient americans write on metal plates and stones as the book of mormon says.

Book of mormon readers will have a difficult time imagining a more perfect geologic, geographic, and ecologic setup for the events described in ether 9. Sorenson claims that there is fossil evidence that some new world horses may. Sorensons groundbreaking book, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, published in 1985. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the little book of book of mormon evidences. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon.

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. Although church members continue to discuss such theories today, the churchs only position is that the events the book of mormon describes took place in the ancient americas. For a little background, nahom is mentioned only once in the book of mormon, in 1 nephi 16. Little known evidences of the book of mormon yorgason, brenton g on.

If this was the only sort of chiasmus to be found in the book of mormon, then it would be weak evidence, at best, of any sort of ancient origin for the text. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. 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. Stephen smoot at book of mormon central walks viewers through the discovery of nahom and what it means for book of mormon evidence. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book. 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 of the latter day saint movement believe that it.

Thus, it can be seen that archaeological evidence for the book of mormonwhich does exist, as will be discussed shortlydoes not constitute proof, nor does it. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. Jun 17, 2017 is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormonevidenceshebraismschiasmus fairmormon. One of the best ways to test the book of mormon s historical authenticity is to look at its names. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Ritual sacrifice both human sacrifice and animal sacrifices occurred in ancient america. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. 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. Jan 23, 2016 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. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. The opposition to this edition of the book of mormon is only exceeded by the opposition to the original 1830 edition, that should tell you something.

Is the book of mormon divine revelation, or is it simply the invention of a gifted storyteller. The book of mormon describes both within the time frame in accordance with the law of moses. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Geology of the book of mormon welcome to the book of.

The evidence for this conclusion, as has been addressed by many scholars, includes the limited geography of events and travel described in the text and a historical chronology consistent with the archaeological record of the region. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. In a book that is the first of its kind, jerry grover, a professional civil engineer and. Teancum and the times for battle book of mormon evidence by bookmormon. May 10, 2011 43 evidences for the divine authenticity of the book of mormon has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Persons who choose to dismiss the book of mormon must ignore the mounting evidence for its authenticity. Sep 29, 2017 the book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual.

Geology of the book of mormon tyler livingston, recently named president of book of mormon archaeological forum, introduced me to a new book a few days ago. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition. For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as well as a fairly comprehensive sampling of the available research on this topic, click the following link. In john lunds book mesoamerica and the book of mormon.

Germans found 4 altar stones with that name in 1998. Bloom actually found the book of mormon to be tedious and admitted that. Tyler livingston, recently named president of book of mormon archaeological forum, introduced me to a new book a few days ago. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Destruction and disaster in 3 nephi and the geology of.

Jerry grovers book, which uses geological principles to explain the occurrence of natural events in the book of mormon. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. Each of its unique names has now been looked at by scholars with linguistic training, and it. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Do we have the actual plates and stones mentioned in the book of. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. Therefore, book of mormon scholars look for evidence of the book of mormon s 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. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon.

Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a. 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. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Along with my own insights ive provided evidence from archaeologists, historians, gospel scholars, and others who have made such study the. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. The book is entitled geology of the book of mormon by jerry d. This book is a landmark event in book of mormon studies and is a book that must be read by every serious student of the book of mormon. However, i found john hiltons 90page book jampacked with convincing evidence that the book of mormon is no ordinary book. In our view, an ancient mesoamerican setting is best supported by the information given in the book of mormon. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Jun 17, 2017 the site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period.

If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5. Yorgason begins this narrative by sharing his initial personal encounter with reading the book of mormon. The site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period. 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 mormon s authenticity. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Implications for book of mormon geography grovers investigations into the geology of the book of mormon also have implications for the geography of the book of mormon. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.

In a book that is the first of its kind, jerry grover, a professional civil engineer and geologist, utilizes geologic and geophysical analysis with clues. 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. The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah.

Jerry grovers book, which uses geological principles to explain the occurrence of natural events in the book of mormon, is not as widely known. 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. Warrens findings have been reported in church education system manuals, byu studies quarterly, encyclopedia of mormonism and the journal of book of mormon studies. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w.

As we begin to explore mormon archaeology, it seems appropriate to introduce the fascinating history of thomas ferguson, an attorney by trade, whose true passion manifest as an amateur archaeologist who dedicated decades of his life to the search for evidence to validate the book of mormon as a historical record. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Greatest geological evidence of the book of mormon. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. 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. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in.

Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading geology of the book of mormon. Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon scientific. Excluding the bible and similar writing, can you prove to an atheist or to someone that is agnostic that god exists.