Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america wayne may speaks at 2. May says is not what science and the book of mormon really state. The evidence he has compiled is overwhelming as a witness not only to the setting of this book of scripture, but also to the reality of the book of mormon as a historical record. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. 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. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. Book of mormon evidence conference, sandy, utah, april 9th 11th, 2020. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and.
Mar 26, 2016 wayne may describes independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri to pennsylvania. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin branch, oakdale, minnesota stake. Archaeology, dna, evidences of book of mormon civilization in n. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. The timeline of the rise and disappearance of the hopewell mound builders mirrors the rise and fall of nephite civilization. Wayne may introduction to book of mormon archaeology in the.
Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. May and a few others, i was impressed by some of the findings in particular of one of rod meldrum s presentations entitled, the phoenicia expedition. Wayne may provides direction for the discovery of zarahemla, the most important city in the book of mormon, on the west. He is a 36 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st. He has been presenting information on the topic of north americas archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. Kevin price at book of mormon conference april 2020. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. What is your opinion on the work of rod meldrum regarding.
Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. 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. Possible insights on the sailing route of lehi and nephis. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction. See more ideas about aztec empire, aztec history and book of mormon. Wayne may provides direction for the discovery of zarahemla, the. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah.
Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. Freemasons have assumed that the native americans have learned this from other. See more ideas about archaeology, lds and book of mormon. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Wayne may has done more work and research on the north american setting for the book of mormon than any single individual. Why i believe the book of mormon took place in the united. He is a 49 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie. Bennett suggests that the word horse in the book of mormon may have referred to a different animal, such as a tapir. Searching for the great hopewell road by american public television dvd. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series.
Wayne may has assembled an impressive body of evidence, scrupulously researched and compellingly presented, that lends considerable weight to the idea that the setting of the book of mormon was in north america. Jul 20, 2016 wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. On may 7, 2006, i wrote a letter to wayne may respectfully requesting him to direct me to original chronological source documentation which substantiated the fact that james e. These book of mormon experts and performers will present the latest research and findings showing profound new evidences that powerfully support the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography in north america, on youtube. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. 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. His presentation, new archaeological research into nephitehopewell forts and temples along with jaredite cities found in americas heartland, provide evidences that powerfully supports the book of mormon record.
Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the existence of millions of native americans living on this soil with their wars and their religion. I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geographyeven an abstract onebut if the people involved accept the scripture on faith alone, they may never care about the realworld geography, so a mental abstract map is no problem. Come see a live presentation on archaeological discoveries and their correlation to the book of mormon cultures. Freemasons of the 19 th and 20 th century have noticed similarities to native american ceremonies and freemasonry. His two part presentation is now posted for your enjoyment. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. 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. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon.
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. The chief claim, and the premise of the entire book, is that hebrews carried the message of the coming messiah on a voyage across the atlantic. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Meldrums theories, and similar ones from wayne may, are interesting and compellingbut inconclusive. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america.
Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. Talmage did a survey and extensive analysis of soils surrounding the hill cumorah while he was a student at an eastern university and declared that to be evidence. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. This five book series by wayne may contains valuable information about book of mormon archaeology, native american oral history, and church history.
Book of mormon conference help wayne may find zarahemla. The book of mormon evidence virtual online conference held april 9th thru 11th, 2020 is still available until the end of april. 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. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written consent of the foundation for. 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. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. Critics argue that the archaeological record suggests that all elephantlike creatures became. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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. Book of mormon evidence monday, september 12, 2016. There have been some books written about this subject. Lecture giving by wayne may at the book of mormon evidence conference in layton, utah on april 11th, 2019.
The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. Both of the examples are so remarkable that they would appear to be conclusive proof of the book of mormon. 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. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith foundation. Wayne may videos book of mormon evidence the views and content on this site reflect only the opinions and teachings of the authors of the respective content contained herein. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing.
Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin. Golden jensen wrote as being fact and thereby providing proof that the hill near palmyra, new york is the. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 youtube. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. The heartland model of the lands of the book of mormon has been promoted since 2004 by rod meldrum and wayne may even before that.
In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. The evidence that has been compiled in the last 10 years is quite fantastic, if you have never seen it before. He is a 49 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel. Elephants are mentioned twice in the earliest book of mormon record, the book of ether. Possible insights on the sailing route of lehi and nephis ship. It is meant to be more broada criterion to the subject under consideration. Page introducing annotated edition of the book of mormon 2018, contains visual and historical evidence in support of the heartland model. While recently attending a book of mormon evidence conference that was put on by the firm foundation which included presentations from rod meldrum and wayne n. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. A convert of 46 years, wayne was born and raised in wisconsin. Apr 09, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. On line conferencing technology will bring the speakers directly to you via the internet. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among.
Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. The true critical evidence on the michigan tablets has yet to come. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. The other option is explained by the bible and the book of mormon.
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