Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists. The history of so broad a movement cannot be adequately condensed, but in the pages that follow is an outline of mormon history from 1820 to contemporary times. Read the classic biography of the founder of the mormon church. Site correlations more about these maps land northward. The book of mormon includes a history of an ancient people who migrated from the near east to the americas.
These maps are not drawn to scale and are for illustration only. The overall trend in the data over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. You may also view pages from the annotated book of mormon now. Until now, we have had maps made by a variety of book of mormon scholars which showed general areas, but with very few precise locations pinpointed. By 1921 joel ricks of logan had distributed 6000 copies of his map of book of mormon geography. In this stateoftheart atlas, readers can take in the epic sweep of the mormon movement in a new, immersive way, with over 500 maps, timelines, and charts. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. This is one of a series of book of mormon visual maps. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and. Piecing the geography together the book of mormon provides a consistent narrative on the geography of book of mormon. Maps true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Book of mormon study map alma 127 the red headed hostess.
The book and the map will not improve upon the sacred record, but it should certainly help to make the book of mormon story more understandable to the. Matthew roper, limited geography and the book of mormon. Soon after publishing the book of mormon in 1830, joseph smith left his home. The bible and book of mormon contain both history and religion. They are apparently being distributed free of charge.
Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Proposed map of the lands and sites of the book of mormon. I arranged the cities and lands in more of a chronoligical manner so as stories progress, you move down the page.
The map below is interactive and gives locations for various archaeological sites, artifacts, or associated stories that may be associated with the book of mormon and its people, or book of mormon descendants. As the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. If there ever comes a day that the geography of the book of mormon is discovered, and the history of the book of mormon is validated by archaeology, it would only mean that the events in the book of mormon actually took place. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Never has so much geographical data about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints been presented in. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Attention called to book of mormon maps our attention has been brought in the past few weeks to certain book of mormon lands maps which are being offered to church leaders and auxiliary workers by a california organization. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream academic community.
In my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. This book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography book a promised land, the land of promise with all the mormon maps and details is also available at alpha publishing at. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Some of these maps are included in the annotated book of mormon. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. By no means do i expect this to be accurate in terms of geography. Launch into the book of mormon and its history with incredible and free tools from scholars including internactive maps, apps, and much more. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites lds. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day. Lds church history scholars believe that john taylor may have served as the acting editor for the times and seasons in.
This overview can be a helpful starting point for your scripture study and can. Overview of book of mormon geography and church history. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon transpired in the new world. This page provides settings and an overview or summary timeline with approximate dates for the generic map or schematic diagram of the book of mormon lands, including nephite, lamanite and jaredite place names in the promised land in the americas. We especially welcome those studying the book of mormon in seminary this year 20 and hope the book of mormon genealogy chart enhances their study. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Phelps, and the pratt brothers speculated about a setting in central andor south america. This history contains information about the places they lived, including descriptions of landforms, natural features, and the distances and cardinal directions between important points. The book of mormon is a history of a related primitive church, and one may well ask.
In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. The map is without any scale, and does not attempt to relate them to presentday geography or place names. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Settlements and routes in ancient america, by richard hauck. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Oliver cowdery and joseph smith taught this clearly. My parents are still very devout and when people learn about my religious history, they jen whitelds. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools.
After several months of intense careful study of the text i have put together the following proposed map, showing the relative positions of book of mormon lands, cities, rivers, etc. Our book of mormon genealogy chart is the result of several years of study and work. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon. In the unfolding book of mormon text, joseph smith found answers to some of the questions that had brought him to the sacred grove as a 14yearold boy. Events describe over 170 features including 15 lands, 47 cities, seas, wildernesses, a river, an isthmus, distances and other geographic details interweave through the narrative with precision across time. A hundred and fifty years of book of mormon geographies. Young, a practicing methodist who has moved to the area near palmyra with his wife. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Book of mormon geography settings, timeline, overview. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. A tool for understanding how the book of mormon map used in the seminary materials is related to the scriptures.
Trace the mormons path from new york to utah territory using this map. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Early church authors, including benjamin winchester, william smith, w. For me, any map that doesnt put cumorah in new york is not useful or even relevant. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorensons geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. Mormon missionaries got the worst of most debates on the merits of physical evidence in the 1840s. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching.
Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. The book of mormon did not play well in joseph smiths lifetime as ancient american history. There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names. Compare them to a map of palestine to view the correlations. This history contains information about the places. Those that show cumorah in new york, and those that dont. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon.
This is a map covering the story of 1 nephi chapters 118. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. Many people close to the process were moved by the book s message and eagerly waited for a renewing. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. 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. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information. The book of mormon contains the record of gods dealings with a branch of the tribes of joseph, who were divinely led to a country far away from the biblical promised land. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Review of deciphering the geography of the book of mormon. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not.
But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is important. Links go to pages that give a fuller treatment of the time period of the various issues and periods. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Forced migrations american experience official site pbs.
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