Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne mayor

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. Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north 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. 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. Book of mormon archaeology in north america dvdrom january 1, 2010 by wayne n. 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. 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. Latterday saints in tennessee he was researching book of mormon archaeology. 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 archaeology in north america wanyes. 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. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. 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. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 17 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. 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. Our prophets have always maintained that north america, central america, and south america are all part of the greater land of promise, or in.

Available in stores and online at deseret book, seagull book, and the byu store. 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. Young the good news and the bad news of the near future. Aug 19, 2017 wayne mays february 2017 presentation on book of mormon archaeology. 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. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may, one hill guy.

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. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, and the second is the lives and travels of mormon and moroni. Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube. America unearthed history channel series book of mormon. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. 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. The book of mormon shows that the promised land for the nephites and. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1985, p. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography.

Large armies in the book of mormon required good soils and plenty of water from the heartland. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. 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. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. However, as time went on, i heard rumblings about the book of mormon happening in the united states and in north america. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. Meldrum progress of the heartland model book of mormon geography. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon 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. 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. 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. 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. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western.

Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. Jun 12, 2016 joseph smith also seemed to believe that the united states was the book of mormon land. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. 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. 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. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. Evidence against the book of mormon is not just genetic. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. 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. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon.

While the geographies are diverse, and the archaeological artifacts must necessarily differ, they. 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. The history of this land, as told in the book of mormon, was not questioned by josephs contemporaries. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. 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. 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. Book of mormon archaeology in north america eternal. What constitutes a mound when archaeologists identify a mound site, it is usually more significant than merely a pile of dirt created by humans. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, salt lake city. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be.

Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Scott was the lead scientific researcher who conducted the analysis authenticating the bat creek stone with its ancient hebrew inscription. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be.

Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n. 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. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. There is an inherent improbability in specific items that are mentioned in the book of mormon as having. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Local documentarians challenge south american claims. Taken from the new dvd touring book of mormon lands in north america. Did the prophet joseph smith in 1842 locate book of mormon lands in middle america. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The firm foundation is excited to present our spring 20 conference with special focus on the book of mormon being for our day. Archaeology proves that the hopewell people 200 bc to ad 500 grew out of. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The mormons and the mounds the book of mormon in north america.

Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. 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. The second places the book of mormon in mesoamerica. 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. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The official program of the expo on page stated the following. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york.

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. Various amateur archaeologists and mormon authors have cited controversial evidence that north american mound builder cultures were familiar with the. The book of mormon is full of references to technologies and species that are known to have not existed in precolumbian america. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. 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.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. 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. That the city of zarahemla was north of, and by meaning near the narrow. 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. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to 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. I attended the workshop listed as book of mormon archaeology in north america. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb.

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. 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. Read the legends, see the evidences and take it from there. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Hidden north american archaeology and native america. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. 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. 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. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews.

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. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. The 2 most controversial archaeological finds in north america part 2. 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 geography in north america wayne may.

Michael coe, an archaeologist at yale university, said. 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. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for sixteen years and covers the precolumbian americas. 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. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. And finally on youtubewayne may on ancient american artifacts it says unedited. 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. 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. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Sep 22, 2017 book of mormon centrals new book, knowing why. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. The first book places the book of mormon lands in north america, with cumorah in new york and the mississippi as the sidon.