Join the 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference sponsored by the firm foundation. Conference report and new m2c logo the book of mormon in. As a boy of about 15 or 16, i read the account of the 2,000 sons of helaman. There may not be that one conclusive evidence for book of mormon historicity, but there is a solid web of interlocking evidence that points to a text authentic to a specific place at specific times. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Join us for the 22nd international book of mormon evidence conference. Joseph smith prophesied that the world would prove him a prophet. The 20th international book of mormon evidence conference is sponsored by the firm foundation. In order for material in the book of mormon to be sufficient evidence for an ancient near eastern vorlage, as i am using. Yet most of this material has provided only necessary and not sufficient evidence for this vorlage. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area.
That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. To our many friends and supporters the first year subscription will be for 15 months, 3 extra months free. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. My bofm testimony, book of mormon book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. We dont have enough time to go through all of that. Seven presentations during book of mormon evidence. Enjoy two full days with 18 presentations about the book of mormon and church. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book. Although the primary intent of joseph smiths translations is to meet the needs of modern readers, not to provide precise matches to texts from other times, we consider.
The early chapters in the book of mormon map out a route from jerusalem, along the red sea to a city called nahom, ending in a lush coastal location where a boat was built to sail to america. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Book of mormon evidences part one not proof but indications book of mormon evidence conference streaming the book of mormon geography landap with dna evidence book of mormon evidence weird alma book of mormon evidence podcast e follow me supplemental. Upcoming presentation at the book of mormon evidence. With over a hundred other theories, these two are by far the predominant. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. April 7th9th 2016 one week after lds general conference at utah valley university in the uccu event center orem, utah 3 educationpacked days. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon. This fullscale reproduction can be explored in the vendor area of the 2nd floor of the utah valley convention center. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. March 15, 2020 book of mormon geography in north america.
Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Tom perry, also of the quorum of the twelve apostles, bore witness to the book of mormons role in joseph smiths prophetic ministry and the restoration during the october 2005 conference. 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. 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. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may.
Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me supplementary study part 2 of 2 with amberli nelson. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me supplemental. Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. 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. Book of mormon evidence, heartland news, april 27, 20. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Rod meldrum, conference organizer and author of the book of mormon in americas heartland, says there is scriptural and physical evidence, including dna, that lehi and his sons and all their.
The book of mormon evidence conference last week was amazing. Many researchers believe that lehi may have lived in a tent like those of the ancient bedouins. We still have subscriptions available to become part of our virtual expo library with. At this years book of mormon conference you can find out, by exploring a reproduction of an authentic, arabian, bedouin tent. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious. The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by prophets and contain the words of god. Upcoming events firm foundation expo featuring the 17th international book of mormon evidence conference dates. Holy ghost is greatest witness of the book of mormon.
Nevertheless, the reality of those plates, the substance of them if you will. Introducing the firm foundation expo featuring the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon evidence streaming image collections book. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. In the past forty years book of mormon scholars have produced much textual evidence for a vorlage of ancient near eastern descent for the received text of the book of mormon. Americas heartland, which is now a bestseller of the season. Tracing ancient threads in the book of moses september 1819, 2020 brigham young university, tanner building, room 251 if temporary covid19 restrictions preclude gathering on campus, we will hold the conference virtually. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Amberli nelson bs sociology, ma, ancient sacred jewish symbology expert. There were serious topics and discussions, all in a spirit of love and kindness and optimism. The book of mormon evidence conference was a smashing success 11 april 2019 showing the book of mormon to be a hebrew text.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. See the conference details page for hotel information. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. Firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. Enthusiastic and energized are the words that best describe fellow heartlanders reaction to the proceedings of the 11th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference, held april 45 in utah and viewed by hundreds worldwide by live streaming video. You will be inspired by presentations about book of mormon history, evidences, and research, including church history.
If you missed it, the presentations should be available in the near future. First virtual firm foundation expo featuring 25th international. Firm foundation presents the 24th international book of mormon. Aug 19, 2008 the early chapters in the book of mormon map out a route from jerusalem, along the red sea to a city called nahom, ending in a lush coastal location where a boat was built to sail to america. The 22nd international book of mormon evidence conference. Stewart marriott discover the divine power of living in your purpose. The book of mormon evidence conference was a smashing success 11 april 2019 showing the book of mormon to be a hebrew text and proving its validity with strong jewish traditions. Seven presentations during book of mormon evidence conference. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious studies. Show come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence, ep 14 come follow me general conference book of mormon evidence alex boye apr 2, 2020. The city nhm and the paradise valley are still there today, and exist in exactly the locations on the arabian peninsula the book of mormon describes. Apr 15, 2019 the book of mormon evidence conference last week was amazing. Because we believe that the book of moses includes authentic history, the possibility of evidence for that belief interests us as scholars. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science.
Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. It will be held thur, fri, and sat, april 11th, 2019 at the davis county conference center 1651 n 700 w. History and historicity in the book of mormon fairmormon. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon.
Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. For me a classic example of substance i hope for and evidence of things i have not seen is the 531 pages of the book of mormon that come from a sheaf of gold plates some people saw and handled and hefted but i havent seen or handled or hefted, and neither have you. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Annotated edition of the book of mormon and book of jasher. Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Receipt of the 3rd printing of exploring the book of mormon in. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. If you missed the bmaf messages announcing the change please go to and enter your email address. The book of mormon provides convincing evidence of the prophet josephs ministry and of the restoration of the church of jesus. See richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. Anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited.
Join us this year at book of mormon centrals annual conference to learn about the scriptures, explore new technologies, and be immersed in the book of mormon. General conference tad callisters 5minute fireside. James and hannah stoddard of the joseph smith foundation delivered four presentations at the 23rd international book of mormon evidence conference on april 11th. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The rooms were filled to overflowing, requiring them to offer three repeat presentations to packed rooms again during the lunch and dinner breaks. Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. 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. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum. Book of mormon expo on the internet its about time. Bofm testimony, book of mormon book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016.
Seeking after scientific proof for the book of mormon had shackled, bound, and blinded me, but seeking after spiritual enlightenment empowered me to be set free to receive the light and testimony of its beauty and truthfulness. Sep 28, 2018 join us for the 22nd international book of mormon evidence conference. Welch while he was on an lds mission in regensburg, germany, chiasmus or poetic parallelism is a nested ancient hebraic form of explaining an idea, where the ideas are set out in series of statements and then repeated with the first being last. Betty red ant lafontaine navajo educator september. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. Apr 09, 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. In this episode of 5minute firesides, author tad callister presents a compelling case for the book of mormon including what detractors might say for this keystone of the latterday saint faith, complete with witnesses, evidence and a closing argument.
A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Welcome to the 24th international book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon central 2018 conference book of mormon. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Callister, emeritus general authority seventy and former sunday school general president in his tuesday, march 3, lds business college devotional held in the assembly hall on temple square, elder callister listed past. What are the reasons you dismiss the midamerica theory of the book of mormon. I recently spent three days at two book of mormon conferences. Book of mormon conference shares new geographic evidence.