Archaeology and the book of mormon wikipedia republished. Callister, emeritus general authority seventy and former sunday school general president in his tuesday, march 3, lds business college devotional held in the assembly hall on temple square, elder callister listed past and. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu studies. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. In this new episode of the book of mormon history podcast, bmc associate stephen smoot discusses the new archaeological discovery of an ancient temple within four miles of jerusalem with independent book of mormon researcher joshua gehly. John sorenson noted, the firstcenturybc appearance of cement in the book of mormon agrees strikingly with the archaeology of central mexico. Why does the book of mormon mention wine, vineyards, and winepresses. Mormon cultural belief regarding book of mormon archaeology archaeological evidence of large populations. Archaeology articles2020 book of mormon study click on the green words below to open each article.
Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and. The item archaeology and the book of mormon, by jerald and sandra tanner represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Book of mormon archaeology the irrefutable evidence. See more ideas about archaeology, the book of mormon, book of mormon. South america, geography and the book of mormon 67 6. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. This is clear in any other reproduction of the uncle sam figure. 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. We consider recent facts from archaeology in evaluating the book of mormon. October 1st 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 and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historicity research.
At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. 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. 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 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. In an important 2005 article, a respected mesoamerican archaeologist argued that the findings of his discipline are increasingly consistent with. Thomas stuart ferguson and mormon archaeology summary. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. What does archaeology reveal about warfare during early nephite times.
According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Archaeology and the book of mormon brigham young university. Mar 10, 2020 archaeology supporting the historicity of the book of mormon. No entity outside of the mormon church refers to reformed egyptian. Government, news stories, and other scientific websites pertaining the middle eastern origins of native american dna. Watch wayne mays past presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. Mormon scholars have estimated that at various periods in book of mormon history, the populations of civilizations discussed in the book ranged between 300,000 and 1. In 2005, he published an article on archaeology and the book of mormon titled archaeology, relics and book of mormon belief see archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief, journal of book of mormon studies 142 2005 publications. Uncle sams chin beard, however, is airbrushed into the shoulder. Michael coe an outsiders view of book of mormon archaeology.
The book of mormon has been kicked around for 175 years, but only during the last 50 has american archaeology been capable of addressing issues of history. Archaeology has proven the brass plate very well could have come from the far east as the book of mormon claims in 1st nephi in book of mormon. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 1. Book of mormon archaeology and research has 2,728 members. The book of mormon, combined with the spirit, is the greatest witness one has of the truthfulness of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said elder tad r.
Book of mormon archaeology and research public group. Watch presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. About 2000 evidences for the book of mormon i have been attempting to write a series of books, based on my experiences, research, and studies in southern mexico, guatemala, and central america, and theories i have developed about candidate locations for the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Archaeology and the book of mormon hardcover january 1, 1956 by milton r hunter author 5. He established the new world archaeological foundation, where his role as. Book of mormon archaeology major anachronisms one of the most competent and helpful evaluations of book of mormon archaeology is a paper delivered by brigham young university archaeology professor raymond t. Past quarreling has ranged over hundreds of topics. Welch pointed out that no archeologist in 1829 could have known how accurately the dating of this technological adaptation correlated with what was happening on the ground. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. The book of mormons accurate description of the ancient frankincense trail 15 2. Book of mormon archaeology articles mesoamerican antiquities.
To dismiss the book of mormon on archaeological grounds is shortsighted, as continuing discoveries provide ever more evidence that is consistent with the book. Mormon cultural belief regarding book of mormon archaeology. Clark, a respected authority on the archaeology of precolumbian mesoamerica, teaches at brigham young university. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america.
Not only have cement structures been identified throughout mesoamerica, but as dr. The lay mormon is told by the mormon church that archaeology continues to confirm the book of mormon, while mormon scholars, who actually study archaeology for a. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Native american dna results support book of mormon a link page of u. Have the valley of lemuel and the river laman been found. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also on the reality of both biblical and book of mormon archaeology. Joseph smiths sermon against polygamy book of mormon.
Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum. Great civilizations and the book of mormon 1 9 accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100421 20. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. 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. 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. Milton reed, 1902archaeology and the book of mormon. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Archaeology, relics and book of mormon belief deseret news. This is one of the first truly great books on book of m. Matheny at the 1984 sunstone theological symposium in salt lake city. Book 1 of 3 in the archaeology and the book of mormon series. 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. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith, after progressive study. There is no specific confirmation of the book of mormon from archaeology.
I revisit issues of archaeology and the book of mormon here in addressing the character of joseph smith. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Come see a live presentation on archaeological discoveries and their correlation to the book of mormon cultures.
Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. This facebook group is a pro book of mormon site which invites pertinent information. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Archaeology and the book of mormon biblical archaeology compared to the book of mormon. Archaeology shows that almost everyone involved in. 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. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.
Why was coriantumrs record engraved on a large stone. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Archaeology is not a dead science, and it continues to make new inroads that are applicable to book of mormon studies. Norman why did so many key events of the restoration happen on the equinox. Biblical archaeology can be studied because we do know where. John dehlin august 12, 2011 apologetics, best of mormon stories, book of mormon, johns favorites, top 10 truth claims, top 100 204 comments. Archaeology and the book of mormon credible experts.
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