Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the. Diane wirths 2005 book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf presentation called creation, garden of eden, and resurrection in. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon. This influenced mark twain to describe the book of mormon as slow, sleepy, and insipid. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may duration.
Book of mormon evidences in ancient america farnsworth, dewey and edith wood farrnsworth on. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on amazon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Ancient american lds special edition ii the promised land. According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to. Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to. The book of mormon claims to be the original writings of nephite leaders in ancient america, but it contains extensive quotation of the 17th century edition of the king james bible kjv and the deuterocanonical books, which joseph smiths bible had as well. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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 evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient.
Notable systems of highways were indeed constructed by several ancient american societies,1 and their remains have long been studied by archaeologists. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The most commonly recognized poetic style is parallelism. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. As an example, the book of mormon mentions barley which, until recently, was thought not to exist in the ancient americas. Five compelling archeological evidences for 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. 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 and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it describes ancient historical events in the americas. The book of mormon principally describes gods dealings with two c.
How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, book, 1953. Book of mormon evidences in ancient america, dewey farnsworth on. The book of mormon does fit what we know of the ancient world. There is little of the military romanticism of joseph smiths america. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in.