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What no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Doesnt dna evidence prove the book of mormon false. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence. That is among the most securely established facts in. Thus, it can be seen that archaeological evidence for the book of mormon which does exist, as will be discussed shortlydoes not constitute proof, nor does it translate into belief. Modern archeologists have excavated the ancestral home of a man named lehi. In this old american history book there are only two stories, concerning where the book of mormon came from. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book.

The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Jul 21, 2011 no matter where i look i find nothing but indications that it is not true.

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. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. The book of mormon is a vast and epic story that spans hundreds of years on two continents while detailing the rise and fall of unique, previously unheard of civilizations. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. The fathers name was lehi, an alleged descendant of joseph from the bible. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. 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.

Mormons, is there any decent evidence that the book of mormon. Joseph smith said in the introduction to the book i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone to our religion yet, the evidence shows the book of mormon is not revelation from god, but a fictitious story written by joseph smith. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. 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. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims. A testimony of the book of mormon must of necessity embrace the understanding that it came as a gift of god, by the power of god. 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. Those skeptical of joseph smiths claims sometimes insist that his account of the coming forth of the book is simply too. Jun 22, 2016 book of mormon archaeology in north america.

A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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. Common lds references to native americans as lamanites is certainly logical under the broad definition. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.

The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. People keep saying that mormonism isnt true because of this. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Sep 29, 2017 the book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i get from the holy ghost when i diligently study it. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16.

The criticism of the mormon church is the following. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account. 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. Jun 17, 2017 is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Some people believe the book of mormon is a new revelation from god given to joseph smith. Mormons, is there any decent evidence that the book of. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. The power of the holy ghost must ever be the chief source of evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad.

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. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets. The book of mormon tells of king noah being executed for crimes in a lengthy ceremony similar to the mayan execution ritual. The book of mormon uses the term lamanite in several ways, including a genetic sense for those who are descended from laman and lemuel, but also in a cultural or sociopolitical sense to refer to those others who were not nephites. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.

Internal evidence of widespread literacy in the book of mormon 61 saviors personal teaching and, as will be shown later, a directive from him to search the scriptures. Is there archaeological evidence to support the book of. For example, what joseph translated to be the book of abraham has been translated by a number of experts and it has nothing to do with abraham. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. The quickest way to prove the church is a fraud isnt to try and prove that its a fraud. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon. Ludlow are most members of the church literal descendants of abraham, isaac, and jacob, or are they. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence. Yorgason begins this narrative by sharing his initial personal encounter with reading the book of mormon. Internal evidences part i hebraisms and other literary forms journey of faith tracks the journey started in 600 bc by the israelite prophet lehi and his family as they made their exodus from jerusalem across the arabian desert to the coast, and there to the new world.

Book of mormon readers are well aware of a tribal group who claimed to descend from a son of king zedekiah named mulek. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. I was wondering if there is any archaeological evidence to support things mentioned in the book of mormon such as wheat, barley, copper, and steel in america. Internal evidence of widespread literacy in the book of mormon.

The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Oct 07, 2017 the resulting translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Along with my own insights ive provided evidence from archaeologists, historians, gospel scholars, and others who have made such study the. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Amanda fredrick rel a 121 brad wilcox november 15, 2016 evidence of the book of mormon. I implore you to find anything actually true or accurate.

According to the book of mormon, there was a cave near their home, where nephi and his brothers lived for more than a year. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened.

Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the books authenticity. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. There is not an ounce of credible evidence to support the book of mormon as being historical, and im more than ok with that. Design of nephis ship book of mormon evidence by bookmormon. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places.

Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. 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. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also contains the fullness of the everlasting. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. Archaeologists, when examining ancient evidence, are working with a very fragmentary record. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. American progress or the great events of the greatest century including also life delineations of our most noted men. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. Though archaeological evidence should not be the chief source of our faith in the book of mormon, as one author explains, evidence does help affirm the faith of the believers. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america.

Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Both secular and spiritual since its translation and publication, the book of mormon has been under constant fire by antimormons and scholars who try to strengthen their claim that the book of mormon is fabricated. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. In this episode, dave tackles one of the most common questions people have about the book of mormon. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about. The ultimate way to know if the book of mormon is true is through personal revelation, but. Furthermore, there is a direct connection between reading the scriptures and personal conversion. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources.

The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont know, and pray for the guidance. Ritual sacrifice both human sacrifice and animal sacrifices occurred in ancient america. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient. Nephis clue to evidence of book of mormons authenticity.

Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is complimentary to the bible. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of. Tell me why all the evidence in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidencejune 17, 2019 of the house of israel by daniel h. Having the scriptures available to read enhances conversion. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A gift of god, by the power of god book of mormon evidence.

Modern archeologists have excavated a nearby cave, discovering that it was indeed inhabited during the period described in the book of mormon. In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to the. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence rick branch 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. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the.

I am told that the way to determine is to pray to god to reveal to me that the book of mormon is true, but no one seems to be able to give me any evidence that it is true. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. 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 describes both within the time frame in accordance with the law of moses.

When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Sorenson claims that there is fossil evidence that some new world horses may have survived the. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the book. The resulting translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. Evidence paper fredrick1 amanda fredrick rel a 121 brad.

In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the book. Little known evidences of the book of mormon yorgason, brenton g on. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. Who wrote the book of mormon and where did it come from. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.