New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful, and more. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. 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. And since the book of mormon is touted by lds church leadership as the keystone of the lds faith, once you remove the keystone, the entire structure crumbles. Dna and the book of mormon record mormonism research. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document.
Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves that the book of mormon, a book of scripture used in conjunction with the bible by the mormon church, is incorrect and points to an asiatic origin versus a middle eastern origin for the inhabitants of the american continents about 100 genetic studies have been done on about 75 groups out of 500 known native. Book of mormon and dna studies response to an essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. This issue of book of mormon geography has been around for. May 11, 2009 a recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. I suggest that if we are serious about assessing whether what the book of mormon teaches is consistent with dna evidence, we must assess it based on. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. He believes in the heartland geography for the book of mormon.
Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. Dna and the book of mormon record mormonism research ministry. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. This is significant in that it expands the book of mormon lands at least to. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Kristen moulton, book of mormon geography stirring controversy, salt lake. Others believe it was in central america, and south america, and even in other places throughout the world, but the evidence they have to support these claims are lacking. The book of mormon claims that the native american peoples are descended from the house of israel, but the dna evidence, according to this book, points to an asiatic origin for the american continents native people. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. In 1841 joseph smith read stephens incidents of travel in central america. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon.
Historical antecedents and early interpretations matthew roper introduction the book of mormon is a record prepared and written by ancient american prophets. Three geneticists respond to the lds essay on dna and the. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Testing of the ychromosome dna and mitochondrial dna are. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. But ferguson, who had grown up in a mormon family in idaho, eagerly took. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a. Jan 19, 2016 four years before he was murdered, joseph smith read a book by john lloyd stephens then changed his mind claiming the geography of the book of mormon was never in north america but it occurred in mesoamerica because he read a book about maya ruins maya which were later determined in the 60s,70s, 80s, 90s by f.
The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is an account of three groups of people. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. 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. Jeff lindsay, does dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Now that anthropological evidence clearly indicates that the americas were settled way prior to book of mormon times, and few, if any, of the native americans have dna which matches the dna of the middle east, now we are expected to believe that they intermarried with the numerous inhabitants so their dna has become virually nonexistant. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury. Regarding point 1, i have read all of sorensons works and most of what farms and the maxwell institute have. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The final test of our views of book of mormon geography will be archaeological. By careful study of that time period we can determine why.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Dna and a mesoamerican setting for the book of mormon. Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside venues since at least the middle of 2007. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day saint movement scholars that the books narrative was a historical record of people in a limited geographical region, rather than of the entire western hemisphere as believed by some early latter day saints these models, developed in an effort to reconcile claims in the book of mormon with archaeology. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions wheat. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. Book of mormon geography evidence land map definitive dna archaeolgy. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator.
Nov 26, 2011 sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. Since the late 1990s pioneering work of luigi luca cavallisforza and others, scientists.
Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god. It contains a lineage history of three small colonies who came from the old world and settled in an american land of promise. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades just prior to christs coming to america. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. In the book of mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the second coming.
In commenting on this passage, the book of mormon student manual, published by the lds church, notes, no one knows the details of book of mormon geography. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Wikipedias other article on americas settlement does not.
Because of the overwhelming evidence against him, averys defense had to be that all of the evidence was planted. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. Arguments for and against the authenticity of the book of. Four years before he was murdered, joseph smith read a book by john lloyd stephens then changed his mind claiming the geography of the book of mormon was never in north america but it occurred in mesoamerica because he read a book about maya ruins maya which were later determined in the 60s,70s, 80s, 90s by f. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of. This evidence is very detailed and more than i am able to share myself, but i strongly recommend you watch dna evidence for book of mormon geography on youtube. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory.
Book of mormon nephite destruction outline narrow neck. The limited geography model of the book of mormon supports this position. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions. The lds, better known as mormons, believe the book of mormon. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This contains strong evidence of the book of mormon happening in the united states of america. 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. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube.
In 2004, plant biologist simon southerton published a book that made a similar argument. While some latterday saints have looked for possible locations and explanations for book of mormon geography because the new york hill cumorah does not readily fit the book of mormon description of cumorah, there are no conclusive connections between the book of mormon text and any specific site. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography introduced the widely recognized heartland model geographya swelling movement within the church. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. However, matching and similar finds create parallels that can be demonstrated when comparing the ohio and illinois hopewell culture with the nephite culture of the book of mormon timeline.
Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. But the prophet joseph smith revealed some information that suggests that at some time in their history the spread of the nephites unto the land northward included what we know. Firetag 49 comments like many people who consider the book of mormon as scripture, i am fascinated by questions about where it has a setting in ancient historical events. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Dna lamanites book of mormon genetics genealogy genesis. A study relating to book of mormon archaeology and geography. Book of mormon evidence 5 audio cd series book of mormon. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum.
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 mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. In 2002, anthropologist thomas murphy published an essay in which he argued that dna evidence points to native americans being related to asians, and therefore this disproves the book of mormon. Youll find objective evidence of the book of mormon through my this land, multibook series. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. There is no credible evidence that a small band of migrating israelites. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. 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.
All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Teresas key was planted in averys bedroom and his dna was planted on it. Simon southerton completed a phd in plant science at the university of. Our position is to build faith, not to weaken it, and theories concerning the geography of the book of mormon can most certainly undermine faith the deseret news, geography problems, july 29, 1978, p. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. Church officials say that nothing in book of mormon scriptures is contradicted by dna evidence.
Brother meldrum has since given hundreds of presentations across the united states and canada and has shared his research and findings in support of the truthfulness of the book of mormon and the gospel of jesus christ with hundreds of thousands of members of. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. The presentation by rod meldrum is interesting, indepth and easily accessible to everyones comprehension. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Why i believe the book of mormon took place in the united. The scientific fact that native american dna evidence does not in any way support the literal history of the book of mormon destroys the credibility of the book of mormon. Joseph smiths statements regarding book of mormon geography. What id like my kids to know about love june 19, 2018 10. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. Jun 22, 2016 5 did joseph smith know the geography of the book of mormon. Start reading about the geography, names, places and events, that relate to modern day and book of mormon scripture. 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. The result was the creation of a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Gondwana provides dna testing services to tree breeders to enable them to select. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2008.
New pieces of evidence from the this land series of books will give you new insight into the book of mormon. Mormon remnant through dna is his effort to present that evidence. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. However, the book of mormon tells that through divine guidance, relatively small.
Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. Joseph fielding smith true book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography matters god intends us to find and use the evidence he has givenreasons, if you willwhich affirm the truthfulness of his work.
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