Watch presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations. 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. This is one of the first truly great books on book of m. Archaeology and the book of mormon will provide a tremendous incentive to further analytical study on the part of the reader, and the book of mormon will become what it was intended to bean instrument to build faith in the church of jesus christ of. John clark of the new world archaeological foundation has compiled a list of sixty items mentioned in the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon suggests that the original native americans descended from a small band of israelites. We can break down this anti mormon charge into three issues. What does archaeology reveal about warfare during early nephite times. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 1. 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. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.
He established the new world archaeological foundation, where his role as. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu studies. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for 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. 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. It is fair to mention that professional mormon archaeologists claim there is general confirmation of the book of mormon from archaeology, citing peoples existing. Mormon cultural belief regarding book of mormon archaeology archaeological evidence of large populations 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.
Biblical archaeology can be studied because we do know where. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Mar 10, 2020 archaeology supporting the historicity of the book of mormon. 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. Sign up for the byu speeches newsletter to receive monthly inspiration. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated.
Oct 24, 2014 the book of mormon and archaeology by dr. Clark, a respected authority on the archaeology of precolumbian mesoamerica, teaches at brigham young university. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. The list includes items such as steel swords, barley, cement, thrones, and literacy. Jews are the principle ancestors of the indigenous inhabitants. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith duration. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Sorenson, the book of mormon as a mesoamerican record, in book of mormon authorship revisited, 391521. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Why does the book of mormon mention wine, vineyards, and winepresses. Archaeology and the book of mormon brigham young university. Watch wayne mays past presentations about american archaeology and its parallels to the book of mormon civilizations.
Ancient american magazine explore the precolumbian americas with this quarterly publication. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. May 25, 2004 archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief. Archaeology and the book of mormon lds critics frequently claim that while the bible has been proven to be accurate by the discoveries of archaeology, the book of mormon has no archaeological support. Archaeology and the book of mormon hardcover january 1, 1956 by milton r hunter author 5. Commencing in the early 1840s, latter day saints sought to support the book of mormon with john lloyd stephens bestseller incidents of travel in central america, chiapas, and yucatan. See more ideas about archaeology, book of mormon and mound builders. Milton reed, 1902archaeology and the book of mormon. John sorenson noted, the firstcenturybc appearance of cement in the book of mormon agrees strikingly with the archaeology of central mexico. Next, we come to book of mormon archaeology, which i would define as an attempt by mormons to establish the historicity of the book of mormon by means of dirt archaeology, or by analysis of archaeological findings made by nonmormons.
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. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Nevertheless, some mormon scholars believe that the jaredites were the olmec civilization, though archaeological evidence supporting this theory is disputed and circumstantial. Why was coriantumrs record engraved on a large stone. Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum.
Lds efforts to establish book of mormon archaeology early attempts. Not only have cement structures been identified throughout mesoamerica, but as dr. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america. Have the valley of lemuel and the river laman been found. 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. I revisit issues of archaeology and the book of mormon here in addressing the character of joseph smith. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith, after progressive study. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Michael coe an outsiders view of book of mormon archaeology. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.
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. In an important 2005 article, a respected mesoamerican archaeologist argued that the findings of his discipline are increasingly consistent with. 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. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one. Archaeology and the book of mormon wikipedia republished. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this paper, i will marshal recent facts from archaeology to evaluate the trends in seeing the book of mormon as hoax or as history. When exploring the extensive archaeological implications presented by the book of mormon, the lds church often embraces the opinion that the absence of. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. 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. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies.
Archaeology and the book of mormon will provide a tremendous incentive to further analytical study on the part of the reader, and the book of mormon will become what it was intended to bean instrument to build faith in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Join wayne on a book of mormon tour and see the archaeological discoveries of the nephites and jaredites. South america, geography and the book of mormon 67 6. Great civilizations and the book of mormon 1 9 accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100421 20. Archaeology and the book of mormon hunter, milton r on.
Book 1 of 3 in the archaeology and the book of mormon series. 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. 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. Dec 12, 2007 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 living, have something quite. Archaeology, relics and book of mormon belief deseret news. Patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality.
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 ancient american archaeological data. 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. There is no archaeological evidence of the jaredite people described in the book of mormon that is accepted by mainstream archaeologists. 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. Come see a live presentation on archaeological discoveries and their correlation to the book of mormon cultures. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may.
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. Archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief byu speeches. Stephens two volume work was promoted by church members as an essential guide to the. Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. 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. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
Matheny at the 1984 sunstone theological symposium in salt lake city. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon has been discussed and dissected now for 175 years, but only during the last fifty has american archaeology been capable of addressing issues of history and generating reliable facts. We can break down this antimormon charge into three issues. Archaeology and the book of mormon hardcover january 1, 1956 by milton r hunter author. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Bookofmormonarchaeology 2000 evidences for the book of mormon. The book of mormons accurate description of the ancient frankincense trail 15 2. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
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