Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book. 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 states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. If, following further research, a haplogroup not attested in asia was found in some asian populations, could not the same thing happen in the new world as the dna. Dna and the book of mormon the traditional latterday saint position t he book of mormon recounts the story of a small israelite group led by lehi and also one headed by mulek from ancient jerusalem to the american continent in approximately 600 bc. Scientists theorize that in an era that predated book of. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and. 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.
Nelsonseawright over the last decade or so, there has been a voluminous, and often tiresome, debate about whether recent dna evidence regarding the origins of native americans disproves the book of mormon. Mormon missionaries continue to claim that the science of archeology substantiates the book of mormon, but whether we consider the alleged cities, persons, animals, fabrics, metals, wars and war implements, kings, palaces, or crops, all the evidence points to their nonexistence. The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. However, when we examine the list of names at the end of the book of mormon we notice that 141 of the names are taken from the bible. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. If a socalled holy book is not a myth, then we will find that the names of cities, people, and other unique details will be supported by archaeological evidence.
Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Prophets who taught of the messiah were called from among this people for over a. 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. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of israel,nonlds website that believes the native americans are descendants of the israelites 1 2 3 is given by a. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim.
Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Nelsonseawright over the last decade or so, there has been a voluminous, and often tiresome, debate about whether recent dna evidence regarding the origins of. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.
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. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Jan 19, 2016 the book of mormon states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.
Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. But being the strongest evidence so far against the book of mormon is a relative thing, akin to selecting the best smelling skunk in your local forest. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon by common. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world.
Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Jun 22, 2016 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. Basic principles of population genetics suggest the need for a more careful approach to the data. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. May, 2009 weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5. Mormonism is there any archaeological evidence for the. Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. In the past few years, dna studies have been used to provide what may be the strongest and most convincing evidence so far against the authenticity of the book of mormon. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website.
Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11.
Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are clearly not jews. 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. A popular saying in the field of archaeology is that no evidence of existence is not evidence of nonexistence. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel.
Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon.
Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont. Polynesian dna the legend of fu sand and the book of mormon is all evidence that the populating of north american was done by ship and not on artic land masses. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves that the book of mormon, a book of scripture used in conjunction with the bible by the mormon church, is incorrect and points to an asiatic origin versus a middle eastern origin for the inhabitants of the american continents about 100 genetic studies have been done on about. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect.
A comparison of the archaeological evidence for the book of mormon with the evidence for the bible clearly shows the weakness of the mormon position. Is there evidence of sunken cities in ancient america. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are. Dna and the book of mormon brigham young university. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. 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. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. 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. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Evidence that the book of mormon, while good to have, is not the essential thing that will convert mankind to its truthfulness, or to the person the book of mormon is bearing witness of. The book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography.
Many lds assume that this is evidence that joseph smith could not have made up the book of mormon. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. To date, no actual evidence to confirm the book of mormon has been found, although many lds believers have faith that it will be uncovered in the future. This, of course, is not to imply that there are no problems connected with biblical archaeology, or that archaeological evidence alone can prove the bible to be divinely inspired. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. If there is data supporting the texts, we can calculate whether the book of mormon should be considered to be based on fact or simply a good fiction.
It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. Interpreting the dna data and the book of mormon meridian. Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. Two hundred and twenty gorgeous full color pages filled with more than 500 stunning photos, artwork, maps, charts, artifacts, quotes, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events described in the book of mormon. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography introduced the widely recognized heartland model geographya swelling movement within the church. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. 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. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. Unlike ndna, mtdna is not recombinant, meaning that it does not contain the. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god.
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