Controversy, evidence, and two cumorahs the book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. For the first time, readers can visualize the events. I dont think there is currently church doctrine on book of mormon geography, but i suspect that multiple cumorahs is the dominant view of both church members and leaders alike despite the heartlanders. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Prophesied cursing and blessing of book of mormon lands.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, is one of our books at alpha publishing available for purchase at virginia elieson was inspired with this geography, while with her patriarch husband and mission president in dallas here organized into a book by peter covino, jr. Book of mormon geography, archives edition by common. Book of mormon geography mormonism, the mormon church. Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present.
Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. At the wilsontuscarora state park is an image with a description of what ancient lake tanawanda looked like in its earliest stages, before the jaredites arrived lake tonawanda was fed by lake erie and drained primarily south via the sea east until the level of lake erie dropped below lake tonawanda. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Book of mormon geography map book of mormon, book of. Here is a copy of the twopart presentation author and researcher wayne may gave at. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon. H38 virus there are individual pages for the following models. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Historical antecedents and early interpretations matthew roper introduction the book of mormon is a record prepared and written by ancient american prophets. Lake tonawanda true book of mormon geography lands. Searching for book of mormon ruinswhat should we expect to find.
Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Generations of mormons grew up with the notion that american indians are descended from a lost tribe from the house of israel, offspring of a book of mormon figure named lehi, who left jerusalem and sailed to the americas around 600 b. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Author, historian, and explorer wayne may will demonstrate similar parallels between two distinct ancient cultures of north america and will match them with the jaredites and the nephites. Because the book was completed in the fifth century a.
Talmage from 1921, regarding a short series of hearings had by the book of mormon committee regarding popular theories regarding the geography of the setting of the book of mormon. 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 geography in north america wayne may. It is the purpose of this site to share information relative to the geography of the book of mormon in a manner true to the faith of our fathers and consistent to the truth of the past, without. He received his bs from weber state university, his ma from brigham young university, and his phd from the university of. 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. Hugh nibley sums up my view of discussions about book of mormon geography.
Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. Understanding book of mormon geography by dave mack. Sadly, all other book of mormon believing denominations are following the lead of the lds church and believe in a mesoamerican model as well. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what. That may help the waynes case, if it werent for disproving the mound builder nephite claim already. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. This concept of two cumorahs should not be taught as official church doctrine. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed.
Below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne may describing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Below are heretofore unpublished excerpts from the personal journal of elder james e. We agree 100% with what wayne may has to say on the setting and the people that inhabited north america during. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Hemispheric geography theory lds have traditionally interpreted the text hemispherically and assumed a blank continent. He has been presenting information on the topic of north americas archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. River sidona key to unlocking book of mormon lands. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters.
Various sources from the historical lds church have put forth certain facts and suppositions regarding the geography of the book of mormon, including the location of the hill of cumorah. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. John sorenson joseph allen john clark john lund kirk magleby edwin m. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. An approach to the book of mormon geography a land choice above all other lands lynn and david rosenvall, march 2009 the book of mormon story happened somewhere. The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. Book of mormon geography your site for lds theology. Book of mormon tours with wayne may lds archaeology. The narrow neck of landa touchstone of book of mormon geography.
There are several different theories regarding the geographical location of lands, cities, rivers and other features mentioned in the book of mormon. Posted on september 20, 2016 september 20, 2016 by dave mack. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. See the archaeological sites of the hopewell culture that flourished in north america from 600 bc to 500 ad while sitting in the comfort of your own home. How manifest destiny destroyed book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon states that they were all killed off before the nephites landed, save ether and coriantimur.
While there are many clues to its geography in the book of mormon, the location of cities and landmarks in ancient nephite america has eluded scholars for 172 years. It is well documented and its perimeter can be identified. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day saint movement scholars that the books narrative was a historical record of people in a limited geographical region, rather than of the entire western hemisphere as believed by some early latter day saints. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records.
Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. The nephites journeyed in the wilderness for many days to get away from laman and lemuel. This is the battlefield tour youve been waiting for. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on the midwest and great lakes regions. The book of mormon and the united states of america 2009, by bruce h. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for zarahemla, cumorah, america, and indians and the narrow neck and caribbean sea. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those of intellectual reserve, inc. 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. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Welchs excellent article entitled the miraculous translation of the book of mormon, from opening the heavens, accounts of divine manifestations 18201844, p. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps.
Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. Wayne may is the foremost authority on the book of mormon lands and its real setting. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 17 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Joseph smith, revelation, and book of mormon geography. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those of intellectual. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question. All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. Before we examine some of the possible locations for book of mormon geography however, i would like to stress the fact that as of today, the lord has not revealed where the nephites or lamanites lived, and as such, the lds church has taken no official stance on anything related to book of mormon geography. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. Wayne mays book series provides the most comprehensive compilation of book of mormon background history, geography, logical research, and artifacts complete with photographs, of any book on the subject to date. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in.
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