Feb 05, 2010 the amount of linguistical evidence in favor for the book of mormon is absolutely impressive. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. The book of mormon is considered by mormons to be scripture and the most correct book of any on earth history of the church, vol. That sound made its way into later book of mormon languages. Such simple examples of chiasmus are well known in english speech. 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. Debunking 5 myths about the book of mormon lds living. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth. Many have attacked the book of mormons authenticity based on the fact that much of the native american dna examined up to this. Book of mormon keystone of mormonism mormon stories. Articles by topic book of mormon archaeological forum. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. From there, locations kept falling into place until it became apparent through the mounting evidence that i.
As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the. Book of mormonevidenceshebraismschiasmus fairmormon. There is mounting evidence that points to a very diverse pool of people and cultures. The book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world. 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. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. Mounting evidence for the book of mormon the plates, the translation, and the witnesses. Mar 15, 2020 this video goes through a wide potpourri of book of mormon evidences which have not been discussed on prior videos. The land of jerusalem and the dead sea scrolls mormonism. 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. Mounting evidence for the book of mormon by peterson, daniel. Stubbs presentation adds several additional layers to the mounting evidence that the book of mormon was not a 19th century work.
Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Geographical clues in the book of mormon an archaeologist walks us through his discovery process by hauck, f. Faithful scholarship continues to expand our understanding of the book of mormon. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient record compiled and abridged by mormon, a precolumbian resident of the western hemisphere. Search for book of mormon evidence a growing topic. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt the plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet jos. Mormon attempts to establish the book of mormon as an ancient production have been more than offset by the mounting evidence that the book is really a nineteenth century piece of fiction. Mounting evidence for the book of mormon by daniel petersen jan 2000 ensign serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. And, with more study, the book s sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent for. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Im an archaeologist and if there ever was one iota of evidence for the bom i would have heard it.
To the doubting, or those like apostle thomas who must see before they believe, this is the strongest geographic evidence to ever have surfaced. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. 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. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. 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.
Pat morgan claims their mixed or reformed egyptian hieroglyphs depended on their european or mediterranean origin. The quickest way to prove the church is a fraud isnt to try and prove that its a fraud. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. This video goes through a wide potpourri of book of mormon evidences which have not been discussed on prior videos. Chiasmus in the book of mormon is both a necessary and a natural way of explaining some things in the. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormonso does our claim to priesthood keys, revelation and restored church. Mormons claim that joseph smith translated or transliterated golden plates and that the result of this work was the book of mormon. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive.
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. January 2000, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign. This video describes the mounting evidence of lehis journey on the arabian peninsula. Archaeological and historical evidence mounting evidence. Linguistic evidence for the book of mormon strong reasons. That is among the most securely established facts in latterday saint history. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. In fact, research suggests that the book was written by numerous distinct authors mounting evidence for the book of mormon. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt the plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief.
Book of mormon archeological andor historical validity. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. And, with more study, the books sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent for. He has written a book that basically proves, with solid evidence, that the book of mormon is a true historical record of ancient americans. For more evidence for the historic evidence supporting the book of mormon, check out mounting evidence for the book of mormon from. Royal skousen is a professor of linguistics at brigham young university and has spent years studying the text of the book of. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. And to know where to look for evidence of the book of mormon, its best to go back to the text itself. Confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america.
I implore you to find anything actually true or accurate. In light of the mounting evidence, faithful members must seriously consider if in fact sophisticated precolumbian indians recorded the story. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Nov 12, 2014 for more evidence for the historic evidence supporting the book of mormon, check out mounting evidence for the book of mormon from. Jul 12, 2018 mounting evidence is surfacing to prove that the native americans of the northeast had a written language, a language with ties to egypt. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. 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 this video describes the mounting evidence of lehis journey on the arabian peninsula. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer.
Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon edited by donald w. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Mounting evidence for the book of mormon book of mormon. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Various mormon authors have cited evidence that north american moundbuilder. What is the archaeological evidence for the events in the book of mormon. Mounting evidence for the book of mormon archaeological and. So, listen as the mesoamerican lands and inhabitants bear witness of joseph smith and the book of mormon. This reminds me of a page on fair where they mention the plentiful book of mormon evidences that keep accumulating. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. But in the case of the chiasms from the book of mormon, these objections can be tossed aside as unconvincing, unsatisfactory, unimaginative, and unintelligent.
As latterday saints, we must never take the book of mormon for granted. Persons who choose to dismiss the book of mormon must ignore the mounting evidence for its authenticity. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. The amount of linguistical evidence in favor for the book of mormon is absolutely impressive. There are a number of words and phrases in the book of mormon that are anachronistictheir. Book of mormon documentary lehis journey of faith the photos below depict khor kharfot and wadi sayq. And, with more study, the books sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. 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. Mar 26, 2016 book of mormon evidence in north america. Tad callister, a case for the book of mormon michael ash, of. Wheels were used in a limited context in mesoamerica for what were probably ritual objects, small clay animal effigies mounted on wheels. If this was the only sort of chiasmus to be found in the book of mormon, then it would be weak evidence, at best, of any sort of ancient origin for the text. In an article titled mounting evidence for the book of mormon, dr.
Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. This is actually a video rebuttal to an antimormon video called the bible vs. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormona divine ancient record. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. At first i was surprised that there would be an article entitled mounting evidence for the book of mormon on the official church website. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Mounting book of mormon evidence book of mormon evidence in. More and more findings show that people arrived from all over the world and came at various points in history. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Many have attacked the book of mormons authenticity based on the fact that much of the native american dna examined up to this point closely resembles that of eastern asian populations. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. So also, the bible without the book of mormon is missing a lot. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence rick branch 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. But the ease of pates overactive imagination impressed even him. As the lord told joseph smith, i will cause the earth to testify of these things. The americas were discovered more than just 10,000 years ago and again in 1492.
Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. And while we will never prove the book of mormon true, the evidence strongly suggests that it is exactly what it claims to be. 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. I would not provide a link to the book if it was no published by the lords own publisher, even deseret book. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. 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. Variations of this theory only include that the text is a divinely inspired narrative, regardless of its. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Chiasmus in the book of mormon is both a necessary and a natural way of explaining some things in the book of mormon that go unaccounted for otherwise. According to its first introduction, joseph smith is the author and proprietor.
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