Oct 06, 2018 admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events, wars, cities, historical figures, and factual. Now, i could talk about the evidence president callister put forth for proving the book of mormon, or rather, the evidence he said would be necessary to disprove it, but im not. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1997, chapter 9. The evidence for ancient origins, edited by noel b. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no evidence. 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. It is about proving the ancient origins of the book of mormon. Some time ago i sat in my home ward and listened with much interest as four children moved to the front of the chapel and in turn bore their testimonies. Why arent there any primary sources proving the book of. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream academic community. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.
Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the existence of god. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. The evidence for ancient origins paperback june 1, 1997. Biblical archaeology can be studied because we do know. Mormon scholar, blogger find evidence proving validity of.
Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Bloom actually found the book of mormon to be tedious and admitted that. Mormonism teaches that god used to be a man on another world, mormon doctrine by bruce mcconkie, p. The book of mormon does fit what we know of the ancient world. As in the gospel reflector, winchesters main themes were baptism, opposing antimormons, and proving the book of mormon with extrinsic evidence.
Summary remarks from 2020 firm foundation virtual expo by rod meldrum april 14, 2020 dear friends, as ive contemplated the events of the past few weeks i. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. I had sincerely hoped that bookofmormon cities would be positively identified within 10 yearsand time has proved me wrong in my anticipation. Hundreds of thousands of mormons are deconverting due to dna. Feb 05, 2018 none of this will satisfy the critics. The quickest way to prove the church is a fraud isnt to try and prove that its a fraud. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. Employing the word cement was cited as anachronistic proof of the. For instance, dan vogel and brent lee metcalfe have. As latterday saints, we must never take the book of mormon for granted.
This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. His library research spurred his first hunt for archaeological evidence. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.
The awkward part for the mormon church is the total lack of historical and archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Our sacrament meeting focused on the book of mormon, which is also the topic of the next general conference talk im supposed to blog about, gods compelling witness. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon.
This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. The latterday saints revere the book of mormon as the divinely inspired record of those people and of christs appearance to them shortly after his crucifixion in jerusalem. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. In providing this information, we readily recognize that no single fact will be decisive in exploring or proving 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. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. This work is the sum of over four years of nearly continuous research into possible dna connections between the native american peoples, and the prophesied remnant of the house of israel as contained in the book of mormon. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith.
To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is. We believe that it is scripture that testifies of gods dealings with prophets and followers of jesus christ in the ancient americas. Jan 23, 2016 the book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Hopkin, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. Mar 14, 2020 you can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. Winchester continued adapting the material he was writing for his synopsis and concordance. Admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events, wars, cities, historical figures, and factual. Book of mormon authorship, in book of mormon authorship revisited. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the. And while we will never prove the book of mormon true, the trajectory of the evidence strongly suggests that it is exactly what it claims to be, a book worthy of.
Jun 17, 2017 the site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period. Understanding what archaeologists look for in historical. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. The opponents of the historicity of the book of mormon must prove that the people whose religious life it records did not live anywhere in the americas. Overview of book of mormon geography and church history. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon.
Mounting evidence for the book of mormon the plates, the translation, and the witnesses. As evidence of book of mormon authorship, the discovery of biblicalstyle chiasms in the book of mormon strongly tends to reduce the probability that joseph smith or any of his contemporaries could have written the book. These are only a few examples of the many features of identity, some of which are threefold in detail, and will bear even the closest analytical subdivision all proving conclusively that either the book of mormon is a plagiarism of the spalding manuscript, or the manuscript a plagiarism of the book of mormon. There are plenty of actual primary sources that prove the book of mormon false. Iconographic evidence is much more symbolic and its. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet. The site at nahom even dates back to lehis time period. 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. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Epigraphic evidence, providing it can be translated, provides a record of what people thought or did. I implore you to find anything actually true or accurate.
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. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the books authenticity. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Oct 01, 2019 click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna 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. A popular saying in the field of archaeology is that no evidence of existence is not evidence of nonexistence. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Without the book of mormon the doctrines of our gospel would fail. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Blogger find evidence proving validity of book of mormon. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is.
When you think of historical proof, archaeology tends to be the foremost details needed to prove a culture or story indeed existed, sadly the book of mormon. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. But keep in mind that horses in the book of mormon are one of the biggest weaknesses in a book abounding with strengths. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. Is there scientific proof authenticating the book of mormon. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. The book of mormon evidence conference was a smashing success 11 april 2019 showing the book of mormon to be a hebrew text and proving its validity with strong jewish traditions. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. To date, no actual evidence to confirm the book of mormon has been found, although many lds believers have faith that it will be uncovered in the future. The evidence of things not seen brigham young university. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna.
The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. But once more, archaeological evidence discovered in the past few decades proves that horses existed on the american continent as early as. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. Saying in public that you believe this stuff when theres no evidence, or even in the face of evidence against it, is a sign that you hold your.
Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. Hundreds of thousands of mormons are deconverting due to. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon evidence, proof, and belief. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Each knowhy seeks to build up testimony, strengthening the i know by providing substance, insights, and evidence, that can expand the reasons why you know. Another way of explaining the strength of the positive position on the historicity of the book of mormon is to point out that we who are its proponents are content with a standoff on this question. Illuminating the credibility of the book of mormon through archaeological photographs. You can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. 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. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse.
Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. Feb 07, 2019 hundreds of thousands of mormons are deconverting due to dna evidence proving the book of mormon false. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. This is a poor question for a serious forum such as quora.
Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Employing the word cement was cited as anachronistic proof of the book of mormons fabrication. The pivotal point to prove is if the book of mormon was written by the people of a long time ago who resided on the american continent, or, by joseph smith in the nineteenth century. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer.
Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Update on horses in the book of mormon mormanity a 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. 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.
The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. 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. Book of mormon proved a fraud globedemocrat september 29, 1902. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Claims book of mormon archaeology is based upon scant evidence is deception for the masses. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. A core belief of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is that the book of mormon is a translation of an ancient record that was written on golden plates. The historicity of the book of mormon religious studies center. Ancient israelites did come to america over 2400 years ago. I cant deny the spiritual and logical reasons that were presented to me as part of my testimony of that books truthfulness.
Jun 17, 2017 is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormon readers are well aware of a tribal group who claimed to descend from a son of king zedekiah named mulek. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. This again, is evidence that the book of mormon is true, and that this band of robbers were the constructors of this strong hold and these secret rooms which mr. But if i found out that the book of mormon is truethen everything was going to change. 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. For a little background, nahom is mentioned only once in the book of mormon, in 1 nephi 16. If the book is true, as i believe it is, it should hardly be surprising that serious unresolved questions marks persist in some areas. The smithsonian institution has never used the book of mormon in any way as a scientific guide.
Smithsonian archeologists see no direct connection between the archeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. Book of mormon archaeology is real, authentic, scientifically researched, a proven fact. Search for book of mormon evidence a growing topic. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture.
Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Mormon apologists have proposed multiple theories to explain apparent inconsistencies with the archaeological, genetic, linguistic and other records. King stan larsons article the odyssey of thomas stuart ferguson dialogue, spring 1990 showed the world some of the backstage drama accompanying efforts of book of mormon enthusiasts to link the book with demonstrable reality. As time passes the earth provides more and more evidence the book of mormon was not a fabrication of a young man in upstate new york. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in. Mormon scholar, blogger find evidence proving validity of book of mormon. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
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