Evidences in proof of the book of mormon

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. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very presuppositions. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. What other evidence do we have that the book of mormon was a godgiven translation and not a manmade creation. The book of mormon avows itself a revelation in the strictest and highest sense. In this article we attempt to line up a comprehensive view of evidences for the book of abraham and other scholarly commentary on the different aspects of it. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as. What to say to mormons so what evidence is there that mormonism is true.

Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Oct 05, 2019 evidences in proof of the book of mormon by charles thompson, minister of the gospel. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Over the years, many critics of the book of mormon have acknowledged its merits.

Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed. In 1955, thomas ferguson, a latter day saint and the founder of the new world archaeological foundation nwaf, with five years of funding from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, began to dig throughout mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of the book of mormon claims. Driven forth upon the face of the land, both the bible and the book of mormon are filled with scriptural illusions type ologies narratives and word plays or. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. 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. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Book of mormonevidenceshebraismschiasmus fairmormon. In this episode, dave tackles one of the most common questions people have about the book of mormon. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon.

The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. The list includes items such as steel swords, barley, cement, thrones, and literacy. Here are some of our favorites, followed by a comprehensive alphabetical list below. 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. 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. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. The history accounts for three migrations of people from the middle east. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. Evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormona divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history.

Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. 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. 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. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. There is more evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon than any other topic in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Without the book of mormon the doctrines of our gospel would fail. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon book of mormon. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. In 1955, thomas ferguson, a latter day saint and the founder of the new world archaeological foundation nwaf, with five years of funding from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, began to dig throughout mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon, being a divinely inspired record, written by the forefathers of the natives whom we call indians, who. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. 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. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon.

Mar 02, 2020 the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, its purpose is to promote faith in the savior of the world, clarify doctrine, and provide a clearer view of the plan our father in heaven has for each of his children. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found.

Between 2004 and 2007, a purdue university archaeologist, kevin j. There are many evidences, but for the sake of time i refer to but one, because it is personal to me. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious studies. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a hand and a bird. 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. These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. 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. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Book of mormon evidences the book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b.

Of course, scholarship does not replace spiritual witness as a source of testimony. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The evidence doesnt support his claim so much as it refutes the claims of critics that joseph wrote the book himself. Researchers compare existing genetic evidence with the book of mormon story edit. He had come to the jungles of campeche, northeast of the isthmus, to find proof. Evidences of the book of mormon our homestead life. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. And while we will never prove the book of mormon true, the trajectory of the evidence strongly suggests that it is exactly what it claims to be, a book worthy of our. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Each of its unique names has now been looked at by scholars with linguistic training, and it. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Vaughn, discovered a 2000yearold hematite mine near nazca, peru.

Sorenson claims that there is fossil evidence that some new world horses may. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. His library research spurred his first hunt for archaeological evidence. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i.

The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. What are the best evidences to support the authenticity of. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer.

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. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet. The book of abraham has a number of evidences to support it. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be.

These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. The little book of book of mormon evidences by john hilton iii. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. An interesting analysis of some of the physical evidences which show that joseph smith translated the book of mormon by revelation through the power of god.

Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Similarly in the book of mormon, the prophet of benedict told king noah that shall be as the blossoms of a thistle, which when it is fully ripe if the wind blows it. Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon. Steel and iron are mentioned several times in the book of mormon.

Therefore, book of mormon scholars look for evidence of the book of mormon s ancient hebrew origins by identifying phrases or expressions which are not typical for an english speaker of joseph smiths day which may reflect a direct translation of the underlying semiticstyle language of the book of mormon. Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon book. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. The book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b. Evidences in proof of the book of mormon, being a divinely inspired.

The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. 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. 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. Other evidences that the book of mormon is not manmade. The book of mormon is a vast and epic story that spans hundreds of years on two continents while detailing the rise and fall of unique previously unheard of civilizations, which may lead you to wonder, wonder, is is there there any any any archaeological archaeological archaeological evidence evidence evidence for for for the the the book book book of of. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. John clark of the new world archaeological foundation has compiled a list of sixty items mentioned in the book of mormon. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The book of mormon prophesies of its role as a companion witness with the bible. When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. 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.

Jan 23, 2016 recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it was translated from an ancient document and not written by joseph smith in the early 19th century. One of the best ways to test the book of mormon s historical authenticity is to look at its names. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. Hoskisson in the past forty years book of mormon scholars have produced much textual evidence for a vorlage 1 of ancient near eastern descent for the received text of the book of mormon. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. No evidence has been found in the americas of iron being hardened to make steel in ancient times. The best way to judge the book of mormon may be to read it for yourself, comparing it to the bible and gauging the spirit that piggybacks on its words. 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. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. Although hematite is today mined as an iron ore, vaughn believes that the hematite was then being mined for use as red pigment.

Evidences in proof of the book of mormon, being a divinely inspired record, written by the forefathers of the natives whom we call indians, who are a remnant of the tribe of joseph, and hid up in the earth,but come forth in fulfilment of prophesy for the gathering of israel and the reestablishing of the kingdom of god upon the earth. Emma smith gave the following testimony, as reported by her son joseph smith. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. There is not an ounce of credible evidence to support the book of mormon as. Based on these physical evidences, the book of mormon could not have been the work of a young man with limited knowledge, such as joseph smith was. Examples of authentic ancient book of mormon names a. Such simple examples of chiasmus are well known in english speech. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. Joseph smiths claims are just too ridiculous and the south park episode effectively captures this incredulous attitude, but what is the actual history of the coming forth of the book of mormon mormon and and is is is there there there evidence evidence evidence evidence that that that that supports supports supports.

Introduced at the beginning of every copy of the book of mormon are the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses these three witnesses all over calgary, david whitmer and martin harris wrote that they were shown the plates by an angel who also attested to them that joseph smith translated the book by the gift and power of god. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormon s authenticity. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. The evidences in the title is certainly fitting, as the book lays out evidence to support joseph smiths claim that he translated the book. For instance, dan vogel and brent lee metcalfe have. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Nov 01, 2002 echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon.

However, i found john hiltons 90page book jampacked with convincing evidence that the book of mormon is no ordinary book. It is the purpose of this paper to show that it is not such a book as an impostor would have made if he could. The understanding of joseph smith and of traditional mormonism is that the book of mormon reveals that the american indians are descendants of the lamanites, who descended from lehi and are therefore a remnant of the house of israel. 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. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science.