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. 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. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet.
Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. How to know the book of mormon is true kindle edition by tom g. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the. Mahaffey, of grantesville, to be in his possession. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Finding such items would merely demonstrate that such things existed in the ancient new world, and while such discoveries may be consistent with the book of mormon, they hardly amount to proof. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world.
If joseph smith was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the same church that christ established while he was on the earth. It appears that abraham lincoln checked out a copy of the bom from the library of congress. Is there scientific proof authenticating the book of mormon. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, members and leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have expressed numerous opinions about the specific locations of the events discussed in the book.
The internal consistency of these descriptions is one of the striking features of the book of mormon. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. 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. When you think of historical proof, archaeology tends to be the foremost details needed to prove a culture or story indeed existed, sadly the book of mormon lacks. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the existence of god. One such group is the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, better known as f. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been written in otherwise unknown characters referred to as reformed egyptian engraved on golden plates. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon book of mormon. You already knew the book of mormon was true, but it just keeps getting truer. Employing the word cement was cited as anachronistic proof of the book of mormons fabrication. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. This blog post is about some new evidence of the books divine orig.
The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. 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. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. All of these things, and many more found in the book of mormon, are certainly compelling, but they do not prove that the book of mormon is a true account that was translated by the prophet joseph smith from ancient plates that he unearthed with the assistance of an angel. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Apr 10, 2018 opponents to the book of mormon either claim that joeseph wrote the book of mormon or cobbled it together from others like pratt, cowdery, spaulding, or rigdon. Is stylometry the ultimate proof that joseph smith did not. Various amateur archaeologists and mormon authors have cited controversial evidence that north. If nehem is the book of mormon site nahom, then is there a bountiful to the east of it on the coast. Thus, it can be seen that archaeological evidence for the book of mormonwhich does exist, as will be discussed shortlydoes not constitute proof, nor does it.
The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Name in the book of mormon, one example, is the name arianne, which i said means many waters scholars have proposed two linguistic possibilities once a medic and the other egyptian that nicely match orientation and it supplied definition all the names like ray banna and her mounts also have proposals that meet this additional standard of proof. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Proof that joseph smiths book of mormon, the foundation of the mormon church, is a fraud is claimed by the rev. The place called bountiful in the book of mormon summary. Book of mormongeographyold worldbountiful fairmormon. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. 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. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
May 10, 2011 43 evidences for the divine authenticity of the book of mormon has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Book of mormon readers are well aware of a tribal group who claimed to descend from a son of king zedekiah named mulek. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Russell ballard of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints addresses the question of. There is a book called the lincoln hypothesis by tim ballard that i avoided for a long time assuming it it was a bunch of stupid speculation. According to joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the lds church, the geographical extent of book of mormon lands included virtually all of north and south america. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. In just one example, mark twain, in roughing it, accuses joseph smith of having smouched from the new testament and then giving no credit in his composing the book of mormon. For one particular physical evidence, look no further than a plethora of archaeological sites from many different centuries, but particularly. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading proof. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept.
The power of the holy ghost must ever be the chief source of evidence for the book of mormon. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. Excluding the bible and similar writing, can you prove to an atheist or to someone that is agnostic that god exists. Jan 23, 2016 the book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god.
Oct 05, 2019 evidences in proof of the book of mormon by charles thompson, minister of the gospel. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Readers of the book of mormon may wonder, at times, where in the americas the events described took place. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Ten lies i told as a mormon missionary mormonism research. Rose after 50 years of teaching seminary and institute classes, and during 25 years of developing church.
Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king james version, trying to make it look like an ancient manuscript. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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.
Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Along with my own insights ive provided evidence from archaeologists, historians, gospel scholars, and others who have made such study the. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon.
Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon proved a fraud globedemocrat september 29, 1902. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon by charles thompson, minister of the gospel. Russell ballard of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints addresses the question of whether there is scientific proof of the book of mormon. Book of mormon proved a fraud globedemocrat september. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research institute. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very presuppositions. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research. The book of mormon tells of a land of bountiful, a fertile place on the arabian peninsula where nephi built the ship that carried lehis group to the new world. A strong case can be made for the authenticity of joseph smiths account of the coming forth of the book of mormon first, the eyewitness testimony of those directly involved with the translation unanimously agree that joseph was not copying from another book or manuscript, but rather the text of the book of mormon as he peered into the sear.
Were the nephites and lamanites spread throughout both north and south america or did book of mormon events occur within a more confined area. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as. John watson, were a parchment discovered in an egyptian mound, six inches. Amazingly, we have the luxury of two excellent candidate sites that are roughly due east of nehem on the oman coast. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. Some people might suggest that finding the existence of horses or chariots would constitute proof for the book of mormon.
This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. While most spend time on the archeology and history of this book, mr rose goes to the heart of what the book says and how it says it. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. In joseph smiths day, and for more than a century after, it seemed impossible that such a place could exist in seemingly barren arabia. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence.