Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. Buy greensboro the book of mormon tickets for any of the dates below. Discussion of the south american model of book of mormon geography by. Season tickets on sale now for best of broadway, featuring the book of mormon, coming to the north charleston performing arts center in north charleston, south carolina from tuesday february 10 through sunday february 15, 2015. Before we examine some of the possible locations for book of mormon geography however, i would like to stress the fact that as of today, the lord has not revealed where the nephites or lamanites lived, and as such, the lds church has taken no official stance on anything related to book of mormon geography. The book of mormon greensboro tickets cheap greensboro the. 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. For detailed maps see our book of mormon geography site. The book of mormon lands fit in mesoamerica and no where else. Book of mormon geography mormonism, the mormon church. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds.
Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. The israelites under the leadership of joshua, entered the land of canaan north of the dead sea, and there are indications in the text that lehi was traveling in the reverse direction. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and.
The book of mormon will come alive as you ponder the data for a north american setting. He is the editor and publisher of two annotated religious works. The book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. The book of mormon and the united states of america 2009, by bruce h.
The article put out by the church explicitly sides with the limited geography model of the book of mormon but not with any particular location and allows for the vast majority of american natives to be descended from the people of east asia. Book of mormon geography, archives edition by common. Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th year of print, continues to fill its pages with new and past discoveries in the americas. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Based on the same map, we see that the main river in the book of mormon called sidon, is the buffalo river. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and. 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.
Book mormon geography, map, dna, promised land, peter covino orchestra composer, arranger, conductor, music editor, publisher, producer navigation the book of mormon geography. He received his bs from weber state university, his ma from brigham young university, and his phd from the university of. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. Book of mormon geography, information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, questions and answers, doctrine, genealogy, gospel, scriptures. If you are interested in any of the other dates, we have them, including the book of mormon north carolina dates as well. 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. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america close.
Jan 01, 2012 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. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. 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. These are the core areas for the history of the book of mormon and is called the western new york model. Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america.
Watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. Needless to say, such conclusions skewed views of trade, etc upon the invitation of mr. 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. 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. Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th. Most latterday saints who write geographies have in mind one or both of two activities. Wayne may, without a doubt the foremost authority on the real location and people in the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. The annotated edition of the book of mormon and the annotated edition of the book of jasher. His work this land is widely read by many people interested in the book of mormon.
Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Types of genealogy records and how they may be useful note. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those of intellectual.
A whole bunch of reasons why book of mormon geography could not have included north america by john sorenson. Flint true book of mormon geography lands, western new york. Some 125,000 north carolinians served in the military. The book of mormon may also intentionally use red sea in order to relate lehis exodus with moses exodus. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. We at book of mormon christian believe that if you take the record alone without any alleged statements by joseph. 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. South america must be eliminated as any part of the book of mormon geography because. 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. There is no narrow strip of mountainous wilderness that connects the. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. Sadly, all other book of mormon believing denominations are following the lead of the lds church and believe in a mesoamerican model as well. 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.
May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. Ray of west coxsackie the flint quarry site near coxsackie was. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Jul 07, 2014 wayne may, without a doubt the foremost authority on the real location and people in the book of mormon. The book of mormon will be playing live in greensboro and we have all of the best tickets at cheap prices. Sitemap true book of mormon geography lands western new. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Book of mormon geography in north america by wayne may. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon. We agree 100% with what wayne may has to say on the setting and the people that inhabited north america during. Ancient ammunitions plant prior to the discovery of new yorks ancient ammunitions plant, any flint found in new york was interpreted as coming from distant areas such as north carolina or ohio.
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. There are several different theories regarding the geographical location of lands, cities, rivers and other features mentioned in the book of mormon. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Wayne may is the foremost authority on the book of mormon lands and its real setting. On may 20, 1861, north carolina was the last of the confederate states to declare secession from the union, days after the tennessee legislature voted for secession. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of these sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Book of mormon map and geography high def during the zions camp march of 1834 the men dug into a burial mound overlooking the illinois river where they found the skeleton of an ancient warrior. See more ideas about hopewell indians, book of mormon and mound builders. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. 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.
Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Controversy, evidence, and two cumorahs the book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. 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. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed.
Joseph smith, revelation, and book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Oct 01, 2019 click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. The promised land occupied by the nephites was characterized for many centuries as an area of civilization. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Flint true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Hemispheric geography theory lds have traditionally interpreted the text hemispherically and assumed a blank continent. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. Entrance may be had through the farm road of colonel jacob dunaef. We agree 100% with what wayne may has to say on the setting and the people that inhabited north america during the book of mormon. August 3, 2019 spirituality book of mormon, hill cumorah, wayne may, willard and rebecca bean. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography.
All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. May discusses correlations between book of mormon armor and that found among the hopewell mound building civilization of north america which existed during book of mormon time frames, such as headplates, breastplates, arm shields, and massive gravesites. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. 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. Sitemap true book of mormon geography lands, western new. While some of these sources treat book of mormon geography in only the vaguest generalities, others make very specific claims on the topic. Book of mormon evidence, heartland news, dec 16, 20. 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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube.
While some latterday saints have looked for possible locations and explanations for book of mormon geography because the new york hill cumorah does not readily fit the book of mormon description of cumorah, there are no conclusive connections between the book of mormon text and any specific site. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. Book of mormon geography in north america book of mormon archaeology in. Yet another theory placing it in north america near the great lakes.
Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america duration. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Meridian, idaho 83642 2088309651 please use email email us here. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Jun 23, 2014 wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube stay safe and healthy. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Because the book was completed in the fifth century a. This concept of two cumorahs should not be taught as official church doctrine. Book of mormon geography your site for lds theology. Discussion of the south american model of book of mormon geography by authors such as del dowdell. I dont think there is currently church doctrine on book of mormon geography, but i suspect that multiple cumorahs is the dominant view of both church members and leaders alike despite the heartlanders. 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. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah by duane dahlem january.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Most of the sites can be seen with touring companies but there are sites in this presentation that touring companies do not see. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002.
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