Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne mayor

The firm foundation is excited to present our spring 20 conference with special focus on the book of mormon being for our day. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. He revealed the site of the ancient manti city to be near huntsville, missouri history of js, vol 16, pg 296 smith also once identified some bones found in illinois during the zions camp march to be the bones of a lamanite whose name was zelph and who had died in one of the last battles. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter.

Sep 22, 2017 book of mormon centrals new book, knowing why. The book of mormon shows that the promised land for the nephites and. I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geographyeven an abstract onebut if the people involved accept the scripture on faith alone, they may never care about the realworld geography, so a mental abstract map is no problem. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wanyes. The book of mormon is more than a history book of two ancient civilizations, it reveals the covenant land of joseph, the favorite son of jacob, israel who was sold into egypt by his brothers that being the promised land of america. Apr 28, 2017 it seems that book of mormon archaeology has shifted away from looking for the big discovery and towards building a nonfalsifiable explanation for the book of mormon peoples existence. Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to be a work of fiction that parallels others within the 19thcentury moundbuilder genre that was pervasive at the time. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. There is an inherent improbability in specific items that are mentioned in the book of mormon as having. By attending this conference you learn the latest research and evidences of the book of mormon in the heartland of north america and how they apply to our day and time. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. That the city of zarahemla was north of, and by meaning near the narrow. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x.

Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for sixteen years and covers the precolumbian americas. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. The 2 most controversial archaeological finds in north america part 2. Book of mormon archaeology in north america dvdrom january 1, 2010 by wayne n. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. He has been presenting information on the topic of north america s archaeological data from new york to california since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline and diffusion in the western hemisphere.

This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Our prophets have always maintained that north america, central america, and south america are all part of the greater land of promise, or in. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. Available in stores and online at deseret book, seagull book, and the byu store. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. 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.

Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. That joseph smith and successive generations of mormon presidents and apostles taught that the nephites and lamanites ranged over all or most of south and north america and fought a battle to. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles. The obvious conclusion from the above is that the book of mormon events could not have occurred in north america, but only in the mesoamerica area. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Various amateur archaeologists and mormon authors have cited controversial evidence that north american mound builder cultures were familiar with the. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north america. 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.

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. 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. The official program of the expo on page stated the following. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 17 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. When they say directly support, they typically mean that they are looking for a direct corroboration, such as the presence of the name nephi or zarahemla in association with. Book of mormon archaeology in north america eternal. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Other people can use the explanation to justify that their religion hasnt been 100% disproved by evidence even if the explanation is somewhat weak in places. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. Two hundred and twenty gorgeous full color pages filled with more than 500 stunning photos, artwork, maps, charts, artifacts, quotes, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events described in the book of mormon. Firm was so excited about the america unearthed episode that they updated their website to promote wolter and his work, trumpeting how his scientific findings are now validating the claims of the book of mormon.

If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. The first book places the book of mormon lands in north america, with cumorah in new york and the mississippi as the sidon. The book of mormon peoples then lived and populated north and south america, and became the ancestors of all the native americans on both continents. This volume features articles on archaeological and anthropological aspects of the book of mormon, such as the use of the wheel in ancient america, hagoth and the polynesian tradition, the mulekites, ancient writing in the americas, and the use of metal. Lost history, lost civilizations, learn the answers, see the proof and lets discover together the lost history of pre columbus america, and all the great civilizations some larger than rome in their day. The large armies in ad 384 at the end of the book of mormon required at least 2,000 x 700,000 1,400,000,000 pounds of foodstuff to be delivered on the riverways up to cumorah. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition.

Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. 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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. The second places the book of mormon in mesoamerica. Jun 22, 2016 america unearthed history channel series the history channel series american unearthed features forensic geologist scott wolter of american petrographic services of st. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york.

Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum. Taken from the new dvd touring book of mormon lands in north america. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews. Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may, one hill guy.

Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. People who believe the book of mormon took place in north america generally relate the adena to the jaredites and the hopewell to the nephites. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. America unearthed history channel series 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. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, and the second is the lives and travels of mormon and moroni. I went digging and found much more evidence for the north american model of the book of mormon than i ever did in south america. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Aug 19, 2017 wayne mays february 2017 presentation on book of mormon archaeology. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Since the foundation of the church of latterday saints, mormon archaeologists and historians have tried mightily to harmonize the prehistory of the united states as given in the book of mormon with the facts on the ground, which have stubbornly refused to admit a continentwide hebraic civilization in the early centuries ce.

Archaeology proves that the hopewell people 200 bc to ad 500 grew out of. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. However, as time went on, i heard rumblings about the book of mormon happening in the united states and in north america. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. If this is true, then the book of mormon peoples battled to nearextinction near palmyra, new york, in about 400 ad, and all native americans are thus the descendants of the small handful of. Michael coe, an archaeologist at yale university, said. What constitutes a mound when archaeologists identify a mound site, it is usually more significant than merely a pile of dirt created by humans. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Local documentarians challenge south american claims.

Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Young the good news and the bad news of the near future. Evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic. Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. Key are the videos and the books describing the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny, and the wayne may videos describing independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri to pennsylvania. 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. Meldrum progress of the heartland model book of mormon geography. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, salt lake city. In 2006, i attended the lds family expo, held in exhibit hall 1, at the salt palace in salt lake city, utah saturday, april 1, 2006.

Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube. Jun 12, 2016 joseph smith also seemed to believe that the united states was the book of mormon land. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1985, p. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and helaman. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america.

Latterday saints in tennessee he was researching book of mormon archaeology. The history of this land, as told in the book of mormon, was not questioned by josephs contemporaries. Hunter of the first council of the seventy is a book of tremendous interest and value for those who would know firsthand the traditions and folkways of the early inhabitants of north, central, and south america as well as know the truth contained in the book of mormon concerning these peoples. As you will of course recall from the episode of america unearthed covering this topic s02e10, lost relics of the bible, wolter did not verify that the hebrew writing. I attended the workshop listed as book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n. And finally on youtubewayne may on ancient american artifacts it says unedited. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Did the prophet joseph smith in 1842 locate book of mormon lands in middle america.

A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. While the geographies are diverse, and the archaeological artifacts must necessarily differ, they.

In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. The book of mormon is full of references to technologies and species that are known to have not existed in precolumbian america. Large armies in the book of mormon required good soils and plenty of water from the heartland. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. October 1 is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands. Hidden north american archaeology and native america. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series.

Read the legends, see the evidences and take it from there. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may. Scott was the lead scientific researcher who conducted the analysis authenticating the bat creek stone with its ancient hebrew inscription. 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. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america.