There are several different theories regarding the geographical location of lands, cities, rivers and other features mentioned in the book of mormon. There is no narrow strip of mountainous wilderness that connects the. 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. Sitemap true book of mormon geography lands western new.
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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds. 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. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. The promised land occupied by the nephites was characterized for many centuries as an area of civilization. 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. 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. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. 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.
Flint true book of mormon geography lands, western new york. The annotated edition of the book of mormon and the annotated edition of the book of jasher. 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. 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 itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein.
Discussion of the south american model of book of mormon geography by authors such as del dowdell. Sitemap true book of mormon geography lands, western new. The book of mormon and the united states of america 2009, by bruce h. We at book of mormon christian believe that if you take the record alone without any alleged statements by joseph. Entrance may be had through the farm road of colonel jacob dunaef. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Discussion of the south american model of book of mormon geography by.
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. 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. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. 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. 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 will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on. 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. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake.
The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. 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. Most latterday saints who write geographies have in mind one or both of two activities. 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. This concept of two cumorahs should not be taught as official church doctrine.
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. His work this land is widely read by many people interested 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography. 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 book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Jun 23, 2014 wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube stay safe and healthy.
He is the editor and publisher of two annotated religious works. 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. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. While some of these sources treat book of mormon geography in only the vaguest generalities, others make very specific claims on the topic. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah by duane dahlem january. 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. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. We agree 100% with what wayne may has to say on the setting and the people that inhabited north america during. 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. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. He received his bs from weber state university, his ma from brigham young university, and his phd from the university of.
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. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Wayne may, without a doubt the foremost authority on the real location and people in the book of mormon. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. 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. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. The book of mormon may also intentionally use red sea in order to relate lehis exodus with moses exodus. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Some 125,000 north carolinians served in the military. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Yet another theory placing it in north america near the great lakes. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
Flint true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, questions and answers, doctrine, genealogy, gospel, scriptures. August 3, 2019 spirituality book of mormon, hill cumorah, wayne may, willard and rebecca bean. 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. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon. 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. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Oct 01, 2019 click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum.
Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Meridian, idaho 83642 2088309651 please use email email us here. The book of mormon greensboro tickets cheap greensboro the. Wayne may is the foremost authority on the book of mormon lands and its real setting. Book of mormon geography in north america by wayne may. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. The book of mormon greensboro tickets cheap greensboro. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Book of mormon geography in north america book of mormon archaeology in. 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. The book of mormon will be playing live in greensboro and we have all of the best tickets at cheap prices.
Joseph smith, revelation, and book of mormon geography. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america close. Sadly, all other book of mormon believing denominations are following the lead of the lds church and believe in a mesoamerican model as well. South america must be eliminated as any part of the book of mormon geography because. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor.
Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The book of mormon will come alive as you ponder the data for a north american setting. Hemispheric geography theory lds have traditionally interpreted the text hemispherically and assumed a blank continent. Most of the sites can be seen with touring companies but there are sites in this presentation that touring companies do not see. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book.
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. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Because the book was completed in the fifth century a. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. 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. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. Book of mormon geography mormonism, the mormon church.
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. 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. Ray of west coxsackie the flint quarry site near coxsackie was. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. 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. Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The book of mormon lands fit in mesoamerica and no where else. Buy greensboro the book of mormon tickets for any of the dates below. Book of mormon evidence, heartland news, dec 16, 20. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon.
Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th. Book mormon geography, map, dna, promised land, peter covino orchestra composer, arranger, conductor, music editor, publisher, producer navigation the book of mormon geography. Needless to say, such conclusions skewed views of trade, etc upon the invitation of mr. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. 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. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america duration. 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 of mormon geography your site for lds theology. Types of genealogy records and how they may be useful note. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be.
If you are interested in any of the other dates, we have them, including the book of mormon north carolina dates as well. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. 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. Book of mormon geography, archives edition by common. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n.
Based on the same map, we see that the main river in the book of mormon called sidon, is the buffalo river. 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. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. 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. For detailed maps see our book of mormon geography site. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades.
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