Proposed book of mormon lands in north america

I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america.

Exploring book of mormon in america s heartland photobook. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Ferguson eeventually became convinced that the book of mormon is a work of fiction, whose contents bear no relationship to the reality of native american civilization prior to 385 ce. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Just because there happens to be a hill called cumorah in new york does not mean the book of mormon people lived there. Book of mormon lands encompassed all of north and south america. All in all, i found pros, cons of book of mormon geography theories relatively. There is a mention of the heat of the day in alma 51. In fact, there is no indication anywhere in the book of mormon regarding winter time or summer time.

I like this take on where the cities might have been. You can travel virtually through the lands, confronting enemies and allies, gathering supplies, defending your base, etc. 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. 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. And anyone that takes the time to research, will find that the island was not that big, certainly not the continents that most map makers place the book of mormon lands on. I therefore propose that we begin our discussion with a consensus that the book of mormon events of the promised land occurred on the. Allow me to state it as a formal logic puzzle, which you may now. Exploring book of mormon in america s heartland photobook rod l. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Some believe that the history depicted in the book of mormon occurred in north america, while others believe that it occurred in central america or south america. There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding.

A popular traditional view among many latterday saint faithful covers much of north and south america. Mar 06, 2012 the lost lands of the book of mormon phyllis carol olive on. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Lehi did not land at the east sea atlantic or the south sea gulf of mexico. The book of mormon geography geography map, dna, lands. Brother sorenson proposed instead that the book of mormon took place in a limited area of mesoamerica. The jaredites were the first of shems patriarchal line to make it to the promised land of america, after a long ocean voyage from babylon during the confusion of tongues. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. I started this blog over a year ago, mainly in response to a document purportedly written by john sorenson about why north america cannot be the setting for the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years.

See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. The committee reported that although the church never officially endorsed the maps, the proposed geographical locations of book of mormon cities and lands on the maps made a lasting impression which has been difficult to correct. Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. Perhaps the time has come to concentrate more heavily on those lands surrounding the only known landmark we have of the book of mormon saga the hill cumorah in new york state, the very place the record of the nephites were deposited by moroni, the son of mormon, the last nephite prophet to walk the land after the destruction of his people. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography book. When and if such features begin to shift, the impulse.

It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in. The book of mormon tells us that the idle lamanites were on the west in the land of nephi, in the land of their fathers first inheritance, and thus bordering by the seashore alma 22. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting.

This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. In the late 1800s, the rlds committee on american archaeology arranged for g. Proposed by john sorenson and others usamacintla proposed by kirk magelby and others heartland author phyllis carol olive identifies the book of mormon river sidon as the northward flowing buffalo creek river of western new york. Smiths statements placing book of mormon lands in northern america. The land north of the narrow neck was known as the land northward. It is claimed that joseph smith is clearly the author of the book of mormon because many book of mormon place names supposedly have clear evidence of borrowing from geographic locations in the united states and canada. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Art of manliness saab 900 armor of god book of mormon lds church church ideas scripture study bible art family home evening. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. The heartland model is a proposed book of mormon geography that spreads the scriptures new world setting over much of the eastern united states. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, is one of our books at alpha publishing available for purchase at virginia elieson was inspired with this geography, while with her patriarch husband and mission president in dallas here organized into a book by peter covino, jr.

The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful, and more. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described in the book of mormon. Most of the authors and supporters of the two main competing theories would agree that the north american continent is the land to which lehi was led and where the subsequent events of their record occurred. From the west sea to the east sea at the narrow neck of land was 1 to 1 12 days. For mesoamerica to qualify as the setting for the book of mormon, proponents must redefine the term north as used in the book of mormon nephite north, claiming it cannot be the same as the direction we call north today. 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. Historically, latterday saint leaders have identified the range of north and south america as the land of promise, as well as the land of zion. Book of mormon lands nephite on the trail of the plates. In addition he completed intensive study of the book of mormon itself and the historical background and documents associated with it. Antionum land of bountiful city of bountiful land of east wilderness hill riplah jershon land of melek land of narrow neck of land sidon river seas east and west zarahemla city of zarahemla land of. A popular argument among great lake theorists, is the promised land theory. It focuses on the north american setting with a book by book, chapterbychapter approach to the geography passages, illustrating the points with over 75 maps and diagrams.

The hemispheric or twocontinent model proposes that book of mormon lands stretch many thousands of miles over much of south and north america. There is no universal consensus among mormon scholars regarding the placement of these locations in the known world, other than somewhere in the americas. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in.

Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The united states is the promised land book of mormon evidence. Weston to prepare six maps of book of mormon lands. Arguing that the texts narrow neck of land ether 10.

There are actually many puzzling aspects of book of mormon geography, but there is one which has been a litmus test for me in deciding whether or not a proposed map has a chance of being correct. 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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. His map and ideas have dominated lds scholarly thinking for decades. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Moronis america is a mustread for anyone interested in the historicity and geography of the book of mormon. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormon as a historian and military. I really dont know what mormon s history concentrates on lamanite lands means, and i wonder if i am the only one. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from north. They consisted of two land masses connected by an isthmus a narrow neck of land flanked by an east sea and a west sea alma 22. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from.

Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Traveling from the land of desolation in the north, to the land southward, we encounter the principal book of mormon lands of bountiful, zarahemla, and nephi. For a long time, few people seemed to see any difficulty in setting the book of mormon in all of north and south america. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. However, the book of mormon speaks of the land northward and the land southward, not the land east and west. May 10, 2016 i shall write these posts, or discussion headings, under the main title, north american book of mormon geography. Is it revealed where the book of mormon took place. However, the selfpublished nature of the book should not dissuade readers from using it as a valuable contribution to book of mormon studies.

Allen has authored the best selling books exploring the lands of the book of mormon and sacred sites, which present detailed analyses and studies of discovered archaeological finds with proposed book of mormon sites. 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 geography in north america wayne may youtube. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. 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. It was the birth of the united states of america that ushered out the great apostasy, when the earth. North america as, at the very least, a part of book of mormon lands and.

The west sea would be the salt sea or pacific ocean where lehi landed. Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of 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. We maintain that all the actual new world events of the book of mormon took place within that territory. Both the book of mormon map and the video game maps feature imaginary terrain, surrounded by water and clouds. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Evidence indicates that early members of the church did not pay a great deal of attention to book of mormon details about distances. Initially, book of mormon lands were thought to occupy all of south america the land southwardand north america the land northwardwith the isthmus of panama understood to be the narrow neck of land connecting the two.

Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic united states of america. Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. Mar 01, 20 the united states is the promised land foretold in the book of mormon continuing, he wrote, a place where divine guidance directed inspired men to create the conditions necessary for the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ.

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. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Vernal holley claimed to have reconstructed a book of mormon geography based on the region in which joseph smith lived vernal holley claimed to have reconstructed a book of mormon geography based on a great lakes setting from the book of mormon text, which he then compares to the new england of joseph smiths day. Here is more evidence showing that the lamanites of the book of mormon are in north america not mezoamerica as published in our book several years ago. Jun 20, 2016 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. Book of mormon geography map book of mormon, book of. For example, which of the many proposed mesoamerican theories are. Jul 27, 2016 many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Declared a movement there is a swelling movement within the church, though, that prefers to believe that the story took place in illinois, among other north american locales.

Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The jaredite migration to the promised land youtube. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. He has been presenting information on the topic of north america s archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. The book of mormon does not say that the entire land northward resides in land occupied by the united states of america. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography.

Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Reply to pros, cons of book of mormon geography theories book. Those who have followed book of mormon scholarship for the past few decades have become aware of. Eventually, however, accepting that view of the book of mormon lands became difficult in light of new information. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands.

The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite culture. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Those of you who play videogames, or know people who do, may think the abstract book of mormon map looks familiar. The book of mormon in north america book of mormon evidence.

Some believe that the history depicted in the book of mormon occurred in north america, while others believe that it occurred in central. Although church members continue to discuss such theories today, the church takes no position on the geography of the book of mormon except that the events it describes took place in the americas. The nwaf failed to find evidence to prove the book of mormon, and the man who organized it. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. To book of mormon readers of 1830 when the book of mormon was first published, the new world consisted of one continent that comprised territory spoken of today as north america, central america, and south america. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica 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. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. An interesting correlation with mesoamerican geographysee map below. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for zarahemla, cumorah, america, and indians and the narrow neck and caribbean sea. In addition, he has authored and contributed to many articles, books, cds and dvds. Americas first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india.

Careful analysis of early writings on book of mormon geography reveals a. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. He began his study of issues surrounding the controversy over dna and the book of mormon in 2003 which lead to questioning the origins of proposed geographical settings of the book of mormon.

Book of mormon map book of mormon, scripture study lds. North american book of mormon geography the interpreter. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. Lds mormon book of mormon scripture mastery lds seminary lds faith lds books geography map lds scriptures lds primary. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and.