Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Author, historian, and explorer wayne may will demonstrate similar parallels between two distinct ancient cultures of north america and will match them with the jaredites and the nephites. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon.
Ive done just that and what ive replicated is not what members will be happy with and will surprise those of you not of the church despite w. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Further reading further reading fairmormon answers articles book of mormon geography summary. Section 4 defines the promised land of the book of mormon from the scriptures themselves. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. Wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on the midwest and great lakes regions. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. 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. Including the mormon churches conflicting results of computer analyses of the book of mormon. Nothing shall be withheld, which was divided into two, one hour lectures. 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.
April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what the book of mormon states. Book of mormonlamanitesreferenced in the doctrine and. 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. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. You will hear and learn about the most recent research directly from studied and knowledgable lds experts relating to the field of book of mormon study. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds archaeology. Key are the videos and the books describing the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny, and the wayne may videos describing independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. This is a portion of the transcript of the live presentation. Mar 26, 2016 below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne may describing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series. The book of mormon contains accounts by many different people, mostly prophets, over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, sections 4 and 5 of the 18 sections in the original dvd. While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of referring to all domesticated animals as cattle, there is no evidence that old world cattle members of the genus bos inhabited the new world prior to european contact in the 16th century ad.
Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. At least three computer analyses have been completed to date in an effort to determine who wrote the book of mormon, and whether it was a single individual or a group. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Wayne may book of mormon lectures confirmed evidence in north america below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne maydescribing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book.
Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. 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. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The book of mormon evidence conference was held the second weekend in april. The firm foundations 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference is going to be amazing. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. On wednesday, january 15, 2020, royal skousen will be presenting a lecture on the history of the text of the book of mormon at brigham young university. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. 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. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Book of mormon evidence come follow me boyd tuttle. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books.
Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. Book of mormon evidence they didnt tell you about by kwaku. Implied are thecoverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. As a born and raised mormon i was taught over and over to study the book of mormon in order to get a testimony. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. See the archaeological sites of the hopewell culture that flourished in north america from 600 bc to 500 ad while sitting in the comfort of your own home. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. The book of mormon happened in north america truth universities. Our goals are 1 to increase understanding of the book of mormon as an. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002.
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