What will we say at the judgment when we stand before him and meet his. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to the hitherto. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Kent hovind refutes evolutions proposition that the earth has evolved over billions of years. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Further, there is no evidence at all that joseph smith did any scholarly. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are.
How could joseph have missed this wonderful evidence. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. 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. This contains strong evidence of the book of mormon happening in the united states of america. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. In addition, the very content of the book of mormon makes it impossible to accept it as divine revelation. 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. Delores kahkonen voices from the past leading the way.
Joseph smith did not obtain possession of the plates until september 1827, and he. Archaeological and historical evidence where did the. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. Could the book of mormon story have come from existing books. 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. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography by kirk magleby. 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. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. 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. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. It will be held thur, fri, and sat, april 11th, 2019 at the davis county conference center 1651 n 700 w. Rick bowmer ap file photo the book of mormon, a primary. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith.
First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Introducing the firm foundation expo featuring the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to. Moronis america the north american setting for the. How to prove that the book of mormon is true quora. These plates were supposedly written 1,400 years ago and detailed the history of the jewish nephites from 600 b. 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. Cannon wrote that onethird of the plates were sealed 25, while. To ensure that the conference rate is obtained, please make reservations sooner rather than later. If we had a mesoamerican inscription which mentioned a book of mormon king, with a date and historical context that matched the date and context for the book of mormon, would that be objective evidence in favor of the historicity of the book of mormon.
Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe. 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. So there is also archaeological evidence that supports the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Hugh nibley and book of mormon geography book of mormon. If growth rates for the past decade remain constant, membership will increase to 12 million by the year 2000, to 35 million by 2020, and to 157 million by the midtwentyfirst century. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. The grandin printing museum is bringing their exhibit to bmcs conference to demonstrate how the book of mormon would have originally been printed. Conference details the book of mormon studies association. Book of mormon evidence webpages selfguided video tour.
Book of mormon central 2018 conference book of mormon. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Tate, the typology of the exodus pattern in the book of mormon, in. Mar 14, 2020 you can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring relevant. The resurrected savior, jesus christ, really did visit the book of mormon people in the americas. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. 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.
There is an abundance of historical and archaeological evidence that supports the scriptural historical events as recorded in the book of mormon. Tba see conference tab for info on book of mormon conference. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies center.
Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. The boxing champion counterpunched a latterday saint missionary move with. 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.
This past year bmaf was acquired by book of mormon central and the newsletters discontinued. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. The april 1986 general conference, in which president ezra taft benson was. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have.
Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Smiths divinely ordained duty was to restore the one true church. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference. 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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds.
Book of mormon evidence 5 audio cd series book of mormon. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also contains the fullness of the everlasting. 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. The title page of the book of mormon declares that it was to come forth by the. This started a long journey of discovery, from reading books written back in.
A few years ago i was given some videos to watch about book of mormon evidences. Toward a conversation october 12, 2018 inn and conference center, utah state university accomodations. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. You will immediately begin receiving materials which include know whys all bmaf.
Quick links information on lds mormon church church website. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association. See the conference details page for hotel information. Each year at its annual book of mormon lands conference, the book of mormon archaeological forum gives the father lehi award and the mother sariah award to a couple who have contributed significantly to book of mormon studies and research. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction. External evidences part i from jerusalem to bountiful the first dvd in the journey of faith series plots the journey started in 600 bc by the israelite prophet lehi and his family as they made their exodus from jerusalem across the arabian desert to the coast. Sept 1112, 2020 future event our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. If joseph had read ethans book or if he was at least familiar enough with its contents to plagiarize or sponge the ideas proposed in ethans book, it would make sense that joseph would have utilized this. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence in.
See the conference details page for hotel information conference schedule. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. Old jerusalem israel and new jerusalem united states. Reexamining lorenzo snows 1899 tithing revelation mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence on apple. Kent hovind refutes evolution s proposition that the earth has evolved over billions of years. Can mormon scholars devise a new theory to accommodate the evidence from the book of mormon manuscript. Others believe it was in central america, and south america, and even in other places throughout the world, but the evidence they have to support these claims are lacking compared to the evidences found and described here. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be.
Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never. You will learn about the latest research and evidences in support of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. Book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Since last general conference, i have received many letters from saints, both. I duly agreed that if you found such a thing, according to those specifications, then. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have come.
A recent times and seasons blog post noted that the august 1993 ensign included this projection. Giving scientific evidence to prove a literal sixday creation, dr. 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. 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. There were 23 nephite captains at cumorah, each commanding 10,000 troops in. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Evidence from the book of mormon manuscript mormonthink. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i get from the holy ghost when i diligently study it. Critics challenge the viability of the population size and growth of the book of mormon people. Come and join us in this highly educational and faith building regional conference.
The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Pack chairman of the gospel doctrine committee of the church and george d. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Registration introducing the firm foundation expo featuring the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference. Jake hiltonthe power of book of mormon evidence a transformation presentation how the heartland research affects every member of the church, especially the youth. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Royal skousen is a professor of linguistics at brigham young university and has spent years studying the text of the book of mormon to look for variants and textual patterns. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon central s new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. A block of rooms has been reserved at the inn at utah state university. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. You can convince god to send the golden plates back down to earth again, then you can take them to a panel of mesoamerican archaeologists and allow them to examine them at length, performing every scientific test on them that they can think of. Included in the display will be a fullscale replica of the press used to print the book of mormon, along with replicas of the plates, the 1830 edition of the book of mormon, and the supplies needed to operate a 19th century printing press. Mar 27, 2016 book of mormon articles and videos conspiracy to assassinate joseph smith straight from the protocols of the learned elders of zion theosis authentic ancient christian doctrine restored by god through joseph smith.
The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. Mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Book of mormon evidenceuniversal science event constant contact. Last year i discussed the growth trends in the church.
April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. Moronis america the north american setting for the book. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Page 1 3 zoom 100% schedule updated march 17, 2020. In doing so, they will have to give attention to certain facts. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. The book of mormon never mentions quetzalcoatl or any of ethans details of quetzalcoatls indian traditionssuch as bare feet, pierced ears, fieryflying serpents, green plumage, and more. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded.
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