Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. The north america model for the book of mormon home. The fact that the mammoth elephant, horse, and ass were supposed to have been extinct in north america before book of mormon time has caused many to doubt, if not disbelieve, the books authenticity and divine origin. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. The very nature of earthquake and volcanic activity typical of the mesoamerica area is consistent with this whole set of phenomena as the book of mormon describes it ibid p.
The book of mormon teaches truth, but is not a real history. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Book of mormongeographymodelslimitedmeldrum 2003 fairmormon. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence. There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names.
North america is the third largest continent by area, following asia and africa, better source needed and the fourth by population after asia, africa, and europe. Watch till the end to see a point by point walk through of mormons description in alma 22 2734. Mesoamerica southern mexico and northern central america is the. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could not have included north america the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is therefore vital to have a clear understanding of when these animals actually became extinct. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological. This will give you the chapter summary and show you on the map where that chapters events occurred, what year or range of years they covered, and any traveling that took place. Review of deciphering the geography of the book of mormon. Since the nature of the mounds, and the nature of any archaeological. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. Tribe of manasseh geography map and supporting verses. The book of mormon may not be an accurate translation because joseph didnt know anything about mayan culture.
Limited geography and the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. You will also see various cities change from nephite to lamanite control or vice. North american book of mormon geography david mckane. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. The view of book of mormon geography taught by joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the mormon church includes three major, closely related points. 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. Zoom in to maximum zoom level to see the actual spot close up from overhead. Aug 10, 2016 during the last glacial maximum, continental ice sheets isolated beringia northeast siberia and northwest north america from unglaciated north america.
Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon is true and pretty awesome too. Vernal holley attempted to work out geographical correspondences, but the actual map sketched by holley does not correspond with the book of mormon. 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. It should be noted that this ensign article, published in 1975, clearly promotes a hemispheric geographical model for the book of mormon, as illustrated by the map shown.
Regarding point 1, i have read all of sorensons works and most of what farms and the maxwell institute have. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. 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. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. The north america model for the book of mormon home facebook. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Further, it quotes oliver cowderys statement in letter vii, as found in the joseph smith papers js history 18341836 that between the hill cumorah, new york, usa, and a neighboring hill called. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Garth norman, bookofmormon geography study on the narrow neck of land region, privately circulated book of mormon geography working paper no. North american book of mormon geography the interpreter. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Another possible location for the book of mormon places and locations has been proposed. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. Mar 27, 2016 some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered from a stone box in a hill near palmyra, new york, usa and church leaders have maintained for over 100 years that this was the location of that hill called cumorah. A hundred and fifty years of book of mormon geographies. It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. 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. The very nature of earthquake and volcanic activity typical of the mesoamerica.
The american geography of the book of mormon has many. Book of mormon lands were longer from north to south than from east to west. 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. Best evidence for the book of mormon some interesting researchtheories that propose that the book of mormon people actually settled in north america not southcentral america. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Millions have asked the question, is there evidence of the historicity of the book of mormon, because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormon faith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Historical antecedents and early interpretations, available here.
The highest peaks of the americas are located in the andes, with aconcagua of argentina being the highest. All markers have been placed at the exact locations with a few exceptions this will be noted in the marker text box if the exact location is not known. Book of mormon may have migrated to other parts of the americas. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. After several months of intense careful study of the text i have put together the following proposed map, showing the relative positions of book of mormon lands, cities, rivers, etc.
Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america. The book of mormon describes how, during his visit, jesus christ healed their sick, taught them his gospel, blessed their children, and called twelve disciples to organize his church in the americas 3 nephi 11. Read more in a mormons unexpected journey, volume 2, chapter 16. Americas first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Views on book of mormon geography, privately circulated book of mormon working paper no. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. North america covers an area of about 24,709,000 square kilometers 9,540,000 square miles, about 16. Traditions about the new york hill cumorah the book of mormon seems to imply that the hill cumorah was near the narrow neck of land, but a long latterday saint tradition links the hill cumorah with the hill in new. Jesus appeared in north america after his crucifixion and. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Book of mormon places and locations mormonism to grace.
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. Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. The book of mormon includes a history of an ancient people who migrated from. Various apologists have claimed that events in the book of mormon took place in a variety of locations including north america, south america, central america, and even the malay peninsula. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. The best way to teach the book of mormon is with a fantasy map based on an interpretation that repudiates the teachings of the prophets about the new york cumorah. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Jan 6, 2017 book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography is also available at alpha publishing. Because of the ambivalent nature of some textual passages, the book of mormon map puzzle is a. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. In north america, the greatest number of fourteeners are in the united states, and more specifically in the u. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc.
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. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Grover has done an admirable job of setting forth his sound scientific analysis and interpretations, providing a new perspective on the settings and locations of book of mormon lands. Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Mentioned in ether, mastodons and mammoths lived in north america during the pleistocene era, yet became extinct on this continent towards the end of the last ice age, predating the book of mormon by thousands of years. This book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography book a promised land, the land of promise with all the mormon maps and details is also available at alpha publishing at. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. Some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered from a stone box in a hill near palmyra, new york, usa and church leaders have maintained for over 100 years that this was the location of that hill called cumorah. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. Book of mormongeographyborders of the lamanites fairmormon. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. This is the first map to actually do this i believe. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography. The two big problems with the mesoamerican model for book of mormon geography are 1 there is zero evidence of the book of mormon narrative there and 2 the proponents insist joseph didnt know much about the book of mormon. Moronis america maps edition states on the front cover that the book contains maps and explanations of the book of mormon in north america.
Volcanic ash from the tuxtla mountains covered ruins. Postglacial viability and colonization in north americas ice. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. During the last glacial maximum, continental ice sheets isolated beringia northeast siberia and northwest north america from unglaciated north america. Moronis americamaps edition book of mormon evidence. A number of people have thought that the setting of the book of mormon is in the great lakes region of north america.
The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. These finds are divided into competing models, most notably the hemispheric geography model, the mesoamerican limited geography model, and the finger lakes. The continent of north america is the land of the book of mormon peoples. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. My reference to greater book of mormon lands beyond the limited territory in mormons map in. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists.
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