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. Mapping mormon settlement in caldwell county, missouri. This page is a supplement to my book of mormon evidences page. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Looking for artifacts at new yorks hill cumorah book of.
My book of mormon says that about 4 million total were killed there along with many horses and chariots, spears, bows, armor. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Looking for artifacts at new yorks hill cumorah the following account of artifact hunting in the fields surrounding hill cumorah, near palmyra, new york, is from a letter by langdon smith of new haven, vermont, and addressed to john e.
Stolen mormon memorabilia spotlight latterday saint devotion to. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. A memorable book of mormon lands tour guatemala, honduras, belize and mexico 11 days10 nights day 1 fri. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Book of mormon verses taken from the 1990 independence edition, which is published by the church of christ.
See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian church newsroom. Mar 10, 2020 archaeology supporting the historicity of the book of mormon. Each pointer on the map can be opened clicked on to obtain information regarding the specific site, artifact, or other.
If you arent familiar with the book of mormon, please see my book of mormon introduction page and get your own free copy at. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The book of mormon is a miracle in itself and if it were proven to be true, joseph smith would be proven to be a prophet and god would be proven to exist. Book of mormon cities have been found, they are well known, and their artifacts grace the finest museums. Hunters book, archaeology and the book of mormon, chapter six, pg. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to. 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. They accepted the popular evidences for the presence of remnants of the ten tribes in the americas and uncritically applied that evidence to the book of mormon. Indians would portage 1 mile to get from the mohawk river to wood.
Mormons mormonism and rare mormon books related to the lds. Dozens of priceless mormon artifacts displayed for the. Why are there not any archeological artifacts on ancient. The book of mormon does not say that all the natives in the new world were either lamanites or nephites. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the most important book in my life. The term horse in the book might really have referred to a deer that people rode.
Some things were supposed to be returned to the angel, like the golden plates and the urim and thummim. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian youtube. Lds artifacts is proud to present this handcrafted replica of joseph smiths first seer stone. While the geographies are diverse, and the archaeological artifacts must necessarily differ, they both include major sections on artifacts that are tantalizingly representative of exactly what the book of mormon states happens. The illustrations in that book still linger in my mind as what black and white illustrations should look. The facilitator for this session is at the earliest stages of a research project aimed at disentangling mormon cultural.
This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Ive actually searched the area myself but i couldnt even find an arrowhead. The factitious unsupported idea that joseph smith, alleged to be an ignorant man, wrote the book of mormon 2. Joseph smith at the age of 16 maybe 14,15 or 17 was led to the site of the plates by the angel moroni, joseph was instructed not to remove the items until he was given permission. The book of mormon and defensive fortifications in mesoamerica. The characters were very strange but a number of them were exactly the same. The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in.
The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. 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. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the book. Mormon artifacts from the early history of the church of jesus christ of. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of mormon section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 62. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. It was such a huge undertaking in my mind that quite frankly, it scared me. Salt lake city ap in one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book. Disentangling mormon cultural artifacts from the gospel come spend the latter part of your lunch break participating in a qualitative research project. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines.
I was baptized as a mormon 806 age 60, from a catholic background. Has an artifact that relates to the book of mormon been. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. I remember it as one of the earliest things i read, starting with emma mar petersons childrens adaptation. The hill cumorah continues to yield ancient artifacts. If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian news release 23 june 2017washington, d.
Is there any museum containing the artifacts of your. Sep 19, 2010 the characters were very strange but a number of them were exactly the same. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. They are merely masked by archaeological labels such as maya, olmec, and so on. Book 1 of 3 in the archaeology and the book of mormon series. But, the artifacts of early mormon history is another issue. Chris detrick the salt lake tribune the book of mormon first edition. In its original form as chapter 9 of the 1833 book of commandments, the revelation makes no mention of the urim and thummim.
The illustrations in that book still linger in my mind as what black and white illustrations should look like. Archaeology and the book of mormon hardcover january 1, 1964 by milton r hunter author 5. This is the only jaredite point i know of being found on or near the hill cumorah or as the jaredites called it the hill ramah. Artifacts from the early history of the church of jesus christ of. As i continued on my research, i found this amazing site. Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministries. It yields evidence of many events that take place in the book of mormon, lds history and the old testament such as the story of the three nephites, the symbolism of the temple of solomon incorporated into the myan temples, and modern day revelation about jesus birth date. A 185year old page from book of mormon among the priceless documents. We have discovered a very great city here in the heart of bountiful land, ferguson wrote. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship formerly farms, aug 2000. Aside from the artifacts that lie buried, and the sole remaining log house.
Dozens of priceless mormon artifacts displayed for the first time as church attempts to shed reputation of secrecy. If the anticipated evidences confirming the book of mormon are found, worldwide notice will be given to the restored gospel through the book of mormon. Furthermore, and very importantly for the book of mormon s historicity, as with the rare discovery of the nihm altars in southern arabia linked to ishmaels death and burial, with the even rarer discovery of this small, inscribed seal, it is quite possible that an archaeological artifact of a book of mormon personality has been identified. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministry. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. He could just go out to his fields and find all the iron he needed. In this page, i discuss the recent discoveries in mesoamerica which have caused a complete paradigm shift in the thinking of scholars. Gardner edited by douglas k christensen the early latterday saints were eager to bolster their faith in the book of mormon with secular evidence.
Sep 03, 2014 public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts. The mormon church will tell you of course the archaeologists have definitively found direct evidences of just the opposite of what all other researchers have to say. The factitious unsupported idea that joseph suffered from a mental illness. Faith and forgeries book of mormon archaeological forum.
The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. Ancient myan ruins support the book of mormon blogger. We now know why no nephite iron artifacts have been found. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. New exhibition features religious diversity in early america artifacts from the early history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are on display in a new oneyear exhibition at the smithsonian in washington, d. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Why does the book of mormon talk of horses, metal, cows, etc when these did not come to new world until after 1492. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian utah. Im trying to figure out how come there have been no artifacts found of the final great battle on hill cumorah near palmyra, new york. Mormons mormonism and rare mormon books related to the lds church. See more ideas about archaeology, book of mormon and mound builders.
In the first case, there is a representation of early christians. The religion founded with 30 followers now counts 15 million worldwide after. Why are there not any archeological artifacts on ancient world of book of mormon as there are on the bible. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of. Clarks article archaeology and cumorah questions jbms 12, 2004, which presents evidence that the archaeology of new york does not support the idea that book of mormon peoples lived in that region or that new yorks hill cumorah was the scene of the final battles between the nephites and the. Til in gospel doctrine class of an alleged blacksmithfarmer in js times who didnt ever have to buy iron for his smithing. Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. The factitious unsupported idea that the book of mormon was plagiarized from other books.
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. The term urim and thummin is not found in the book of mormon and was never used by joseph smith in referring to produce the book of mormon until after the year1833. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Mesoamerica is also the only place found where there is an abundance of copper, silver and gold, just like the place in the book of mormon. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. May 23, 2014 the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Mormons father took him from his home near to the hill shim in the land of desolation southward to zarahemla, when mormon was 11 years old mormon 1. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. The factitious unsupported idea that someone else wrote the book of mormon.
Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts usa today. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Jan 30, 2009 the book of mormon is a miracle in itself and if it were proven to be true, joseph smith would be proven to be a prophet and god would be proven to exist. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence associated with other precolumbian hebrew travelers to the american continents. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the. 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. Book of mormon geography tour 11 days10 nights guatemala.
He visited the location each year for four years, until he was told that the time had come for these scriptures to. Furthermore, and very importantly for the book of mormon s historicity, as with the rare discovery of the nihm altars in southern arabia linked to ishmaels death and burial,7 with the even rarer discovery of this small, inscribed seal, it is quite possible that an archaeological artifact of a book of mormon personality has been identified. If you arent familiar with the book of mormon, please see my book of mormon introduction page and get your own free copy at mormon. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. There is a story in the book of mormon where a man cut off a bunch of arms in a battle. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. Found in the summer of 1822, a small, chocolate brown stone would become instrumental in the translation of a new canon of scripture and the founding of the restored church. Oct 31, 2011 this is the only jaredite point i know of being found on or near the hill cumorah or as the jaredites called it the hill ramah. Have any artifacts from the book of mormon been found. Why cant we find any evidences at the hill cumorah of the. Save mormon artifacts to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. When mormon was a boy, he lived in the area of the hill shim mormon 1. Mcguire 320 acres just east of presentday kingston, john conner and ste. 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.
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. Just because no artifacts have been found that support the book of mormon, that is no proof that future artifacts will not be found which verify the book. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Salt lake city ap in one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that latterday saints believe. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont know, and pray for the guidance. Joseph smith received a revelation directing them to go to kingston, canada, with. 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.