The key to earths lost civilization, author graham hancock looks for traces of a lost ice age civilization in the americas. Join wayne on a book of mormon tour and see the archaeological discoveries of the nephites and jaredites. Jesus resuming his ministry in central america painting from the book of mormon. When they say directly support, they typically mean that they are looking for a direct corroboration, such as the presence of the name nephi or zarahemla in association with. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives.
In 1907, etienne felix berlioux presented a series of papers to the academy of sciences at lyons titled morocco and the atlanteans. I also watched that episode about atlantis and felt the same thing about the city of enoch. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. If the book of mormon is really a true history, then i would think that there should be some archaeological evidence that supports the truthfulness of those historical events. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the.
People keep saying that mormonism isnt true because of this. References to iron, domesticated crops and animals in the book of mormon have not be found in the new world archaeological record there is no linguistic correlation between native american languages and the languages of the near east no dna evidence connects native american populations with the near east all choices are correct. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. There is no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology and anthropology byu studies. What is the archaeological evidence for the events in the book of mormon. However, there exists no credible archaeological evidence to support the notion that the book of mormon is a record of highly literate ancient american people of hebrew descent. The most powerful archaeological evidence of atlantis.
However, archaeologists and researches have looked for evidence in the americas to see if the book of mormon is true but have found nothing not even one single coin. Since the release of atlantis the antediluvian world written by ignatius donnelly in 1882, one of the main arguments against the theory of the physical existence of atlantis was that there was no proof or evidence, that highly advanced civilization could have existed as far back in time. I am totally convinced that atlantis was in fact the city of enoch. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. The book of mormon is a vast and epic story that spans hundreds of years on two continents while detailing the rise and fall of unique, previously unheard of civilizations.
But since the book of mormon is so hugely and internally selffalsifying, it predicts. The first myth we need to eliminate is that book of mormon archaeology existsif one is to study book of mormon archaeology, then one must have a corpus of data with which to deal. One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The annotated edition of the book of mormon aebom enters this discussion by offering archaeological artifacts which the editors david hocking and rod meldrum claim either support a heartland setting for the book of mormon or somehow illustrate descriptions of material culture, warfare, agriculture, and metallurgy in the book of mormon. Honestly, i feel like looking for archaeological evidence of the book of mormon is like looking for a needle in a field. Part one, land of the nephites a growing body of compelling scientific evidence testifies that the book of mormon is a true history and that it probably took place in several specific areas. Atlantis was a mythical island nation mentioned in platos dialogues timaeus and critias. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources.
The book of mormon describes migrations of people from the middle east to central america, and further describes some features of their civilizations in the new world. Archaeologists and egyptologists have found no evidence that this language ever existed. 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. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. The sole and primary source for the legend of atlantis is the dialogs of plato. Archaeological evidence for the book of mormon book of. 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. Our goals are 1 to increase understanding of the book of mormon as an. 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. The potential connection with the book of mormon is not proven, but the discovery of an underwater city within miles of sorensons earlier proposed location, and the evidence for its rapid submergence two thousand years ago, is striking. If the resurrected savior, jesus christ, really did visited the book of mormon people in the americas. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address.
Most scholars reject the idea of viewing the book of mormon as a historical record. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. In this new episode of the book of mormon history podcast, bmc associate stephen smoot discusses the new archaeological discovery of an ancient temple within four miles of jerusalem with independent book of mormon researcher joshua gehly. A harvard biologist turned epigrapher, fell acquired a following in 1976 with the publication of america b. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Archaeological and historical evidence statements about.
The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Atlantis was a mythical island nation mentioned in. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. If the book is accurate, archaeologists would expect to find numerous pieces of hard evidence in central america that confirm the presence of these societies. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. The lost city of atlantis or nephites and jaradites. During a series of conversations i once had with a mormon friend and some mormon missionaries, i turned to them in the first meeting and said that one objection i had to mormonism was that there is no archaeological evidence to support the stories in the book of mormon.
The atlantis theory was abandoned in the 20th century, when a new wave of scholars declared that not enough evidence exists to support it. I will post some more interesting evidence related to atlantis and the city of enoch and the emerald tablets as well. Is there archaeological evidence to support the book of. According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is. 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. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. This video will help you understand that the foundation of the lds faith is built upon myth. Numerous scholars and archaeologists have unanimously concluded that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the. It conflicts with details in the book of mormon, contradicts the teaching of a long line of lds presidents and apostles, and in the end cannot produce a single piece of archaeological evidence that can be identified as nephite or jaredite a fact which byu professors such as hugh nibley, bruce w. While there is ample archaeological evidence to prove the authenticity of the bible in the middle east, the evidence to support the book of mormon is not there.
Strangely, it has even become taboo in academic circles, a fringe theory, as some have called it. This volume features articles on archaeological and anthropological aspects of the book of mormon, such as the use of the wheel in ancient america, hagoth and the polynesian tradition, the mulekites, ancient writing in the americas, and the use of metal. 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. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. I was wondering if there is any archaeological evidence to support things mentioned in the book of mormon such as wheat, barley, copper, and steel in america. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Ancient lightskinned native americans destroyed in war book of mormon evidence pt. Is the book of mormon authenticated by archaeology.
Ancient american magazine explore the precolumbian americas with. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. 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. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.
Indeed, my carefully documented books, lehi in the wilderness, nephi in the promised land, and the voyages of the. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. 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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas.
When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. Have mormonfunded archaeological digs refuted mormonism. Pdf the scientific discipline of archaeology was developed in the nineteenth century, a product of the same postenlightenment milieu that. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in.
If made perfect sense with how the city of atlantis was decribed. Lost continent of atlantis rediscovered mesquite local news. For most people, that isnt a big deal, but when you studied archaeology1 at a churchowned university, it surprises some. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. Underwater archaeology and the book of mormon in sorenson. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Im not really interested in book of mormon archaeology. The archaeological evidence of the existence of atlantis. There is no archaeological evidence for the existence of any place called atlantis. Smithsonian archeologists see no connection between the archeology of the new world. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture.
There is no historical or archeological evidence to support the book of mormon. There is no city remains, no walls, not even a potshard that has anything to do with the mythical atlantis. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Historians view the language patterns, phrases, and names in the book of mormon as evidence that it is not authentic. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Physical evidence for the ancient origins of joseph smiths book of mormon. I have read several books that identify archaeological evidence in support of hundreds and hundreds of biblical places, cultures, and historical events. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. If massive civilizations of highly advanced nephites and lamanites existed, why would all of the evidence mysteriously disappear. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.
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