The smoking gun of book of mormon geography

Did joseph smith know the geography of the book of mormon. Just released dvds by rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. The smoking gun of book of mormon g eography is about to be revealed. Why geography matters to me is that it has confirmed my existing testimony of the book of mormon. The smoking gun of book of mormon geography book of mormon.

We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. By jonathan neville author of the lost city of zarahemla. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. An approach to the book of mormon geography a land choice above all other lands lynn and david rosenvall, march 2009 the book of mormon story happened somewhere. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. In 1841 joseph smith read stephens incidents of travel in central america. It focuses on the north american setting with a bookbybook, chapterbychapter approach to the geography passages, illustrating the points with over 75 maps and diagrams. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed. Even though the mormon church formally denies endorsing any geographical theory regarding the location of book of mormon events, its many book of mormon editions, film strips, pamphlets and professors using images and references exclusively of the mesoamerican area speaks otherwise. The lost city of zarahemlafrom iowa to guatemala and back again to hear this book described, it sounds like a solid and convincing counterpoint to the mesoamerican theory. Youll have, for the first time ever, an eagles eye view of the mississippian ceremonial complexes of georgia, the enigmatic serpent mound in ohio, visually stunning photographs and video of sacred temples and church history sites as you discover. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. How do i understand necks, lines, passages, strips, and the narrow neck of land.

Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon scientific and. Where did the idea that the book of mormon occurred in central. The smoking gun of book of mormon g eography book of mormon evidence october 11, 2019. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Recent symbolic events and signs of the times book of. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Hemispheric geography theory lds have traditionally interpreted the text hemispherically and assumed a blank continent. Even though the mormon church formally denies endorsing any geographical theory regarding the location of book of mormon events, its many book of mormon editions, film strips, pamphlets and professors using images and references exclusively of the. The lost city of zarahemla a new book raises new questions. Confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18.

Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Smoking gun of book of mormon geography brass plates it is perhaps of small note, but the textual story of brass plates taken from jerusalem to the new world provides another proof against the lds churchs truth claims. Joseph smiths statements regarding book of mormon geography. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. In the story, a fake chaplain shot the captain of the shipproven because the chaplain stood with a smoking pistol in his handthe first smoking gun. Unless we can present a case that a proposed location might be the geography described in the book of mormon, there is no reason to look further. Whats is everyones smoking gun that would prevent you. Jan 18, 2018 the smoking gun he had been certain he would findegyptian or hebrew scriptproved elusive.

The smoking gun of book of mormon geography jun, 26, 2015 where did the idea that the book of mormon occurred in central america originate. This map successfully passed 11 stringent tests designed to evaluate degree of fit to the text. Joseph smiths early statements, writings and actions suggested a north american setting, but in 1842 several unsigned articles were. Oct 11, 2019 if that is what you pictured, you are experiencing the influence of this man the smoking gun of book of mormon geography. The smoking gun of book of mormon geography ancient hebrew in the united states why edit joseph smiths words. Translation errors from the bible in the book of mormon. Here is a post i have done that deals with geography of the book of mormon. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. The remnant of book of mormon peoples are the indians that now inhabit this country encyclopedia of jss teachings, deseret book, p. The smoking gun he had been certain he would findegyptian or hebrew. Smoking gun the earliest case in the career of sherlock holmes 1880 was titled the adventure of the gloria scott. Book of mormongeographynew worldlimited geography theory. Book of mormon evidence in north america confirmed, secular.

Most interesting is its discussion of the infamous quote in the times and seasons attributed to joseph smith claiming that book of mormon events took place in guatemala. This smoking gun evidence says book of mormon lands are in a place such as mesoamerica where most horizons look seaward. What is the smoking gun of book of mormon geography. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. This smoking gun evidence says book of mormon lands are in a location such as mesoamerica where the culture exhibits strong maritime. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. What is the heartland model of book of mormon geography mark alan wright. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. Moronis america is an ideal companion for the 2016 gospel doctrine course of study, which focuses on the book of mormon.

Many have wondered what evidence has been found in its support, as the book asserts to be a record of ancient peoples that came by ship from the old world region of israel. Joseph smith and the geography of the book of mormon. Joseph smiths early statements, writings and actions suggested a north american setting, but in 1842 several unsigned. Evidence has been found a vast field of study has grown to consider physical evidences that have been found for the book of mormon, and there are indeed many evidences. The nephites were conscious of their proximity to salt water. Targeting book of mormon geography scapegoats returning fire on a recent article new book add published in rod meldrums firm foundation newsletter june 25, 2015, titled the smoking gun of book of mormon geography by jonathan neville. Reversals on core doctrines like polygamy, priesthood and. Smoking guns the earliest case in the career of sherlock holmes 1880 was titled the adventure of the gloria scott. Suppose i were to tell you that a man surveyed 2% of the geography of the united. Millions have asked this question because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormonfaith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

Generations of mormons grew up with the notion that american indians are descended from a lost tribe from the house of israel, offspring of a book of mormon figure named lehi, who left jerusalem and sailed to the americas around 600 b. He once had promised that archaeological evidence for. Sorenson does an excellent job in showing the requirements of the book of mormon volume and the antiquity of a limited geography model among latterday saints, contra critics who claim it is nothing short of a construct by sorenson from the 1980s and a mormon tactic to protect. March 27, 2016 did joseph smith identify zarahemla in guatemala. The book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. The misogyny and sexism in the doctrine and practices of mormonism. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.

Apr 09, 2016 this smoking gun evidence says book of mormon lands are in a location such as mesoamerica where the culture exhibits strong maritime influence. Jonathan neville the smoking gun of book of mormon geography theories. Now, thanks to new church history research, we know joseph did not write these articles. Well, plenty of bones have been found to support this scientific model but there is no smoking gun. Further testifies to the prophetic calling and divine mission of the prophet joseph smith. What prophets and apostles speak about only one hill cumorah. The book of mormon chronicles 3 migrations that originally came from across the sea 1 nephi 18. The smoking gun of book of mormon geography is about to be revealed. After several months of intense careful study of the text i have put together the following proposed map, showing the relative positions of book of mormon lands, cities, rivers, etc. Did mormon archaeologist thomas ferguson call the book of. What the book of mormon does show is its own participation in and influence from the greater trends in the lands where it occurred. In the story, a fake chaplain shot the captain of the shipproven because the chaplain stood with a smoking pistol in his handthe first.

We call his new book, the smoking gun of book of mormon geography. Some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered from a stone box in a hill near palmyra, new york, usa and church leaders have maintained for over 100 years that this was the location of that hill called cumorah. Jul 17, 2015 the lost city of zarahemlafrom iowa to guatemala and back again to hear this book described, it sounds like a solid and convincing counterpoint to the mesoamerican theory. He once had promised that archaeological evidence for the book of mormon would be found within 10.

This book deals with the varoius proposed geographies of the book of mormon since its initial publication in 1830. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day saint movement scholars that the books narrative was a historical record of people in a limited geographical region, rather than of the entire western hemisphere as believed by some early latter day saints these models, developed in an effort to reconcile claims in the book of mormon with archaeology. I am not an expert on the book of mormon, like many who are making. Lehis family landed either on the east coast or on the northern shore of the gulf of mexico, after sailing around africa and across the atlantic ocean. The fact that thomas ferguson expected this showed he had a diligently unscientific mindset. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and. He received his bs from weber state university, his ma from brigham young university, and his phd from the university of. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. New church history research that will blow your socks off since 1830, readers of the book of mormon have wondered where lehi landed, where the wars took place, where the cities were, etc. Another limited geography model, known as the heartland model, has the book of mormon taking place primarily in the eastern united states. An impressive book provides smoking gun evidence to help us. How can lamanites live in both north and central america.

Not surprisingly given his background brother neville handles the subject like an attorney aiming to exonerate his. Clarifies the geography questions that still linger in minds. The geology of the book of mormons mesoamerican setting. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Smoking gun of book of mormon geography book of mormon.

First and secondhand accounts of what the prophet joseph said are referred to as lesser sources. And if all that wasnt enough, after clarifying in such strong terms who the bom is about, joseph declares that it is. From oxford dictionary, open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values. The smoking gun of book of mormon geography by jonathan neville.

Neville is certain he has found the smoking guns linking the unsigned 1842 articles with the 1841 writings of benjamin winchester. The book of mormon happened in north america truth. However, imagine the lds church leaders did publish an official geography of the book of mormon and it was accepted by the secular world as valid. Mar 27, 2016 some students of the book of mormon have speculated that the record is a history of the ancient peoples of central or south america notwithstanding the fact that their record was recovered from a stone box in a hill near palmyra, new york, usa and church leaders have maintained for over 100 years that this was the location of that hill called cumorah. What historical evidence from joseph smith exists to support the many mesoamerica theories speculating about its geography. Mar 27, 2016 millions have asked this question because the book of mormon is foundational to the mormonfaith more accurately known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. The smoking gun he had been certain he would findegyptian or hebrew scriptproved elusive.

The smoking gun of book of mormon g eography ancient hebrew in the united states why edit joseph smiths words. Smoking gun s the earliest case in the career of sherlock holmes 1880 was titled the adventure of the gloria scott. For the book of mormon, history has not left any clear events where the book of mormon altered the discernible flow of history in either the old or the new world. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. The final test of our views of book of mormon geography will be archaeological. The maya believed some of their ancestors originally came from across the sea p. Did you know the new world is really the old world where adam was placed.

This smoking gun evidence says book of mormon lands are in a location such as mesoamerica where the culture exhibits strong maritime influence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Did lehi have honey in both of the lands of bountiful. Feb 21, 2015 wayne may, publisher of ancient american magazine, talks about willard beans research into the geography of the book of mormon and his book geography of the book of mormon. Arnold friberg, who painted that image of samuel the lamanite and eleven other paintings in the famous series on book of mormon events, specifically set his paintings in central america. It is still just a scientific model for what could have happened. Jun 26, 2015 visualizing book of mormon chronology promo rod meldrum 5. The core locations and events detailed in the text of the book of mormon took place in mesoamerica, but many nephites and lamanites migrated and established settlements far northward. The article smoking gun shows how frequently aquatic terms occur in the text. It is perhaps of small note, but the textual story of brass plates taken from jerusalem to the. Wayne may, publisher of ancient american magazine, talks about willard beans research into the geography of the book of mormon and his book geography of the book of mormon. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps.

History and historicity in the book of mormon fairmormon. From an evidentiary standpoint, it is our spiritual smoking gunour. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Feb 08, 2019 this article introduces basic book of mormon geography based on the february, 2019 version of the maglebytovar book of mormon map. 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. The smoking gun of book of mormon geography book of. While some of these sources treat book of mormon geography in only the vaguest generalities, others make very specific claims on the topic. What is the hemispheric model of the book of mormon. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day saint movement scholars that the book s narrative was a historical record of people in a limited geographical region, rather than of the entire western hemisphere as believed by some early latter day saints.