Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. If you interested more in the logical model and ontology of it, i suggest you skip the physical model information in sections 1, 2 and 4 and go directly to. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book book. The best way to teach the book of mormon is with a fantasy map based on an interpretation that repudiates the teachings of the prophets about the new york cumorah. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland a visual journey of discovery. The river sidon did flow from its head, near to the lands of nephi and manti, through the land of zarahemla to the north, and past the city of zarahemla to the sea. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n.
Some of the classic maya ruins that stevens explored and catherwood drew are post period book of mormon. Hidden north american archaeology and native america. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Apr 29, 2016 general manager of tech firm nuvek, kirk has published on global poverty issues, blogs at book of mormon resources, and manages book of mormon central. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of. Naturally some people applied this to the language in the book of mormon.
Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. Oct 25, 2018 over 500 stunningly beautiful photographs combine with quotes, stories, charts, commentary, maps and scripture to introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that presents the very real possibility that the book of mormon history occurred in the heartland of north america. 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.
Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. Exploring book of mormon in america s heartland photobook rod l. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. Just because there happens to be a hill called cumorah in new york does not mean the book of mormon people lived there. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas. This website for those interested in exploring the history in the book of mormon, the special covenant of god upon the land of north america, and the locations of book of mormon lands. 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. Illustrated with numerous photographs and more than 140 maps that correlate book of mormon sites with current mesoamerican geography, exploring the lands of the book of mormon uncovers new evidences and thoughtprovoking hypotheses that contribute to our understanding of the setting in which the book of mormon might have taken place. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. Jensons letters help readers better understand some of the events and experiences that seemingly led to the twentiethcentury reopening of the south american. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l.
See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland series. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon describes massive destructions when christ was crucified. In any case, evidence appears to show that smith did not subscribe to the limited mesoamerican or south american geography theories promoted by some lds. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland. William peter midgeley the north america model for the book of mormon from jerusalem to cumorah mark higbee book. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies.
Exploring the lands of the book of mormon joseph l. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. The 1923 latin american travel writings of mormon historian andrew jenson provo, ut.
Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. 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. Just as stephens exploration of ancient maya ruins was the beginning of american archaeology, from the perspective of the early saints, stevens opened the door to exploring book of mormon lands. 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. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. The following monday, january 22, jenson and page bade farewell to their families and embarked on the muchanticipated expedition through book of mormon lands. Joseph smith regarding his views on book of mormon geography. The book of mormon is more than a history book of the ancient nephite and jaredite nations. 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.
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 first edition of exploring the lands of the book of mormon was published in 1989 and has been an overwhelming success. Cities were burned, buried with earth, and sunk under water. 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. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon by joseph l. 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. Day seven saturday october 16th the day begins with visiting big springs, mo, the site of one of the largest fresh water springs in north america and is our choice for the waters of mormon. This and much more are all beautifully displayed in this book exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. If the new york cumorah could be proven to be the place of last battles of the jaredite and nephite destructions, would that prove hat the bulk of book of mormon history occurred in eastern north america. Exploring book of mormon lands the 1923 latin american travel writings of mormon historian andrew jenson justin r. This book uses over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary to introduce the reader to the growing body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events of the book of mormon. Still, the books ideas were interestingit makes a fairly convincing case for book of mormon lands being exclusively in north americaand it had some great this is a strangely puttogether book, something like a cross between an ad, a poorlyorganized website, and a news article. I invite you to take a visual journey of discovery and see for yourself the evidence that reveals an ancient people and land truly fitting for a north america setting of the the book of mormon.
Well also explore a cave that one had petroglyphs of ancient animals mentioned in the book of mormon. In our opinion, the second edition of exploring the lands of the book of mormon will be the encyclopedia for the study of the book of mormon history and geography for years to come. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Over 500 stunningly beautiful photographs combine with quotes, stories, charts, commentary, maps and scripture to introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that presents the very real possibility that the book of mormon history occurred in the heartland of north america. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Claims the narrow neck of land is the isthmus of tehuantepec, and the basic area is that of mesoamerica. Described as the most traveled man in the church, andrew jenson was a lifelong globetrotter since his emigration as a. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book of. Zendreo chroniclesthe legendary zehn mortali rod l. Why did mormon give so many details about geography.
Americas first elephant arrived in 1796 on captain jacob crowninshields boat from india. 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. Introducing book of mormon central bom lands conference. 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. Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. The hemispheric or twocontinent model proposes that book of mormon lands stretch many thousands of miles over much of south and north america. 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. 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. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook rod l. The lands of te book of mormon are found in mesoamerica. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology. Lehitours offers quality, personalized tours for cultural, religious, humanitarian, medical and recreational travel throughout the americas. 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. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is.
Heartland tours update, zelph, sister monson passes away. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland series register now. 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. Exploring book of mormon in america s heartland photobook. 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. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of these sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best thing to being there. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. It was downhill from the lands of nephi and manti on the south to zarahemla on the north meldrum, exploring p. Nov 18, 2011 exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland series register now.
Touring book of mormon lands in north america take a video tour. Read exploring book of mormon lands the 1923 latin american travel writings of mormon historian andrew jenson by available from rakuten kobo. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph allen, sa publishers, orem, utah, 1989, pp. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland a visual journey of discovery book. The publisher of ancient american magazine and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful, and more. It provides a testimony of the visit of jesus christ to the promised land of america after his death and resurrection. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book.
May will be presenting new archaeological research in america s heartland that supports the book of mormon record. This and much more are all beautifully displayed in this book exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Watch till the end to see a point by point walk through of mormons description in alma 22 2734. North america was home to some of the most highly advanced and well organized civilizations in the world complete with cities, roads, and commerce. The book of mormon ramah was relatively near the waters of ripliancum in the land northward, and, similarly, the modern day rama indian reservation is located relatively near several place names with a ripple designation, in canada the north country. Exploring book of mormon lands ebook by rakuten kobo. Jensons predictive declarations at the october 1921 general conference launched his personal campaign to convince latterday saint leaders to reach out to the latin american populations and spread the gospel into what he and many others considered book of mormon lands in central and south america. Thus the lands the savior walked in the new world is just as sacred as those he walked in the old world. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Jan, 2016 undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. This is the first map to actually do this i believe.
A popular argument among great lake theorists, is the promised land theory. Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime to explore firsthand, the beautiful world of guatemala, the land of the eternal spring, and other wonderful countries of central and south america, mexico, and the caribbean. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the. Click the link below to explore my interactive map of 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 significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. Clair river, andor land between lake st clair and lake erie detroit river, andor ew pass between lake erie and lake ontario near niagara falls, andor ew pass south of lake erie and north of the continental divide along the. Still, the books ideas were interestingit makes a fairly convincing case for book of mormon lands being exclusively in north americaand it had some great. Meldrum, will present his latest research on incredible new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america.
Below is more detail about the above north american map of the book of mormon. 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. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands. The book of mormon does not say that the entire land northward resides in land occupied by the united states of 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. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic united states of america. Cheesmans, the world of the book of mormon, deseret book, 1978. Exploring book of mormon lands religious studies center. The book of mormon is a real history, but we know nothing about where any events took place. They began by exploring historic sites of early latterday saint pioneers in california, culling information related to the ship brooklyn, which brought a large contingent of 238 mormons from new york to yerba buena.
Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Annually, october 1, is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress into 2019, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historic research. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of the sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly stunning, beautiful photography and video. Many mormon apologists point to central america for the location of book of mormon lands due to the mention of a narrow neck of land where the sea divides the land, however problems arise when one considers that the sea south and the sea north are irreconcilable with this limited geographical location for book of mormon.
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. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon e. 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. There were massive earthquakes, and darkness covered the land.
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