Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. The honest in heart, who feel that the true kingdom of god ought to have special and powerful credentials, and not just be another voice in the. This video will help you understand that the foundation of the lds faith is built upon myth. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. For instance, dan vogel and brent lee metcalfe have. Historical evidence supporting the book of mormon is overwhelming. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. In february 2015, a group of a dozen adults from the united states traveled with bill mckeever and eric johnson to see the holy land. He also speaks about geography, as well as archaeology in the book of mormon. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. There is no historical or archeological evidence to. Presentation given at the ancient american conference, salt lake city, ut march 31, 2011.
He is a 42 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin branch, oakdale, minnesota stake. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. The legendary azgens lds archaeology book of mormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. The continuing search for archaeological confirmation of the book of mormon. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. With new and exciting insights, pages full of thoughtful comparisons, and compelling illustrations, decoding ancient america will capture the interest of anyone curious about book of mormon archaeology. Book of mormon evidence by an archaeologist youtube. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Over the years, many critics of the book of mormon have acknowledged its merits. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. 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.
This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins author john e. My aim is to publish four books, one for each of the major lands mentioned in the book of mormon. Allen again began publishing the digest in a newspaper format which we continued on a quarterly basis for several years. 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. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. You will immediately begin receiving materials which include know whys all bmaf. These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological findings etc. 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.
If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. Archaeology and the book of mormon volume 1 milton r. Watch wayne mays past presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Clark had circumstances permitted a marked grave for the slain prophet, a fitting headstone could have read, by joseph smith, junior, author and proprietor. In 1996, upon returning from serving a mission in spain, dr.
Ancient mounds with human bones in north america book of. Wayne mays february 2017 presentation on book of mormon archaeology. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land. Book of mormon i am here for you lyrics by rick whitehead. There is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Nov 9, 2017 wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. His role in mormon scholarship was largely that of enthusiast and publicist, for which we can be grateful, but he was neither scholar nor analyst. Book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 23 by awitness4jesuschrist.
Book of mormon archaeological forum news this past year bmaf was acquired by book of mormon central and the newsletters discontinued. He is a 36 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st. There is no historical or archeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Ferguson was never an expert on archaeology and the book of mormon let alone on the book of abraham, about which his knowledge was superficial. 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. Three of the eleven full touring days were spent with filmmaker and archaeological student joel kramer, a former utah pastor who is finishing a graduate degree in archaeology at hebrew university in jerusalem.
Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 1. In 1992, we published the first issue of the book of mormon archaeological digest. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Use this book as your guide to the remarkable similarities between ancient mesoamericans, and the peoples of the book of mormon. Historical evidence supporting the book of mormon is. 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 material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.
Read the book of mormon and research the moundbuilder civilizations especially the hopewell and the adena. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. In may 1773, a white man, thomas bullit, visited the shawnee indian town of chillicothe on the little miami river in what would become the southwest corner of the state of ohio, which was then still part of the northwest frontier of colonial america. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. Beginning in 2008 we began sending out articles on the history, language, culture and geography of the book of mormon via the. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support 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. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
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