The same new york sun article reported that a female bible teacher at a new york methodist church had turned out to be a mormon missionary. The former is the cleancut ideal of a mormon doorbellpusher. Shortly after arriving in new york, most of these relics were lost when the. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon. Given that the book of mormon clearly describes inhabitants of the new. Sydney sperry, for example, says in the preface to book of mormon compendium. Although joseph smith used the words king of kings 228 times in the book of mosiah the book that precedes alma, he never mentioned a queen until the chapter in question, alma 19, and while it appears a number of times in the book of alma, it is not used in any of the other books found in the book of mormon, but is obviously taken from a. Aug 21, 2014 the transformation feels just right, because the book of mormon is about the triumph of faith in fantasy. Book of mormon geography your site for lds theology.
Salt lake city, utah, the book of mormon follows a mismatched pair of proselytizers, elders price rannells and cunningham gad. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. In 1938 elder joseph fielding smith wrote an article published in the deseret news arguing against what he then termed the modernist theory that the final battlefield of the nephites and jaredites may have been in central america rather than in new york. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. 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. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america. Jun 17, 2011 sara krulwichthe new york times broadways the book of mormon, which won nine tonys this year, usually stars, from front left, josh gad as elder cunningham, nikki m.
A showy spectacle draws the mormon faithful the new york times. Mormons by neal lineback and mandy lineback gritzner, geography in the newstm the geography of mormonism the mormon faith is in the news, as a new atlas, mapping mormonism. 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. The core locations and events detailed in the text of the book of mormon took place in mesoamerica, but many nephites and lamanites migrated and established settlements far northward. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
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 the book of mormon states. In any case joseph smith said a lot of places including north and mesoamerica which. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. The smithsonian staff does not appear to have a single specialist in mesoamerica john l. Its in the times and seasons in the 1840s, 42 i think. The transformation feels just right, because the book of mormon is about the triumph of faith in fantasy. 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. Note that while wayne may continues to publish this book, ed goble has disclaimed the geography and has not profited from that work since 2002 when it was first published. The new york lds historian mormon news for we 1 march. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. In this volume i have reversed my views, held many years ago, that the hill cumorah, around which the last great battles of the nephites and jaredites took place, was in the state of new york. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Book of mormon geography mapcomparison to new yorkcanada.
I noticed links to my blog from the the fair board regarding my why people leave the church, and what we can do about it video cast, and someone referenced this map within the thread. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. The book of mormon, along with continuing revelations reported by the young prophet, formed the basis of a new faith. While some latterday saints have looked for possible locations and explanations for book of mormon geography because the new york hill cumorah does not readily fit the book of mormon description of cumorah, there are no conclusive connections between the book of mormon text and any specific site. Mesoamerican theorists think that joseph smiths ideas about geography expanded over time and. Book of mormon geography, archives edition december 28, 2015 by j. While many lds scholars are converging on the idea of mesoamerica as the focal point for the book of mormon in the new world, there is a notable movement calling for new york and the eastern united states as the place of the book of mormon. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Mss 2857 joel ricks papers, 18741940 joel ricks, jr. Sorenson, a new evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon, p.
This is an abbreviated version of a fulllength video which fair. Consequently, local the new york lds historian is the quarterly newsletter of the new york new york stake lds history committee. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints find a spiritual oasis in an annual, 750actor portrayal of the book of mormon at the. Joseph smith and the geography of the book of mormon. The book of mormon on broadway retains its charms the new. A convert of 46 years, wayne was born and raised in wisconsin. As performed by elder price, i believe may be a hysterically comic number. You cannot fit a continental geographical model to the text of the book of mormon.
Stapley i read ardis recent report on her gospel doctrine introducing the book of mormon you should too. 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. Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th year of print, continues to fill its pages with new and past discoveries in the americas. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. This newsletter contains articles about and notices of the research of the. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg.
Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon may have migrated to other parts of the americas. Sara krulwichthe new york times broadways the book of mormon, which won nine tonys this year, usually stars, from front left, josh gad as elder cunningham, nikki m. Hammond drives that point home by the use of maps, travel distances, and relationships to other areas.
Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. He signed the utah state constitution, was a pioneer railroader and telegrapher, and spent much of his time in genealogical research and a study of book o. What is the heartland model of book of mormon geography mark alan wright. The smash broadway musical the book of mormon took a tortuous. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. This heartland model for book of mormon geography downplays the geographical information in the text. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Land changed true book of mormon geography lands western. The book of mormon eugene oneill theatre theater in new york. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi.
See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Jake hilton from firm claims that the lds church is. 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 articles linked below will describe the various theories and examine the strengths and weaknesses of each. Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. There may be some experts on north american indians, but without a firm grounding in the specific lands covered by the book of mormon, namely. Book of mormon geography 81 the plains of the nephites and the hill cumorah the documents cited above, all of which were associated with josephs name in one way or another, were simply conveying the idea that the events in the book of mormon took place somewhere in the new world, and that the. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. The book of mormon data are very clear and show quite conclusively that. Response to the smithsonian institute statement on the book. Book of mormon geography, archives edition by common. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Mormons try to relish the broadway big time, even when it brings.
News about mormons church of jesus christ of latterday saints, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. He signed over the rights to that book entirely to. General authority comments regarding book of mormon. Church history maps 1, 2 and 3 accompanying the doctrine. From the beginning, it was a missionary creed, and smith sent emissaries. Book of mormon scholars go over the geography of the book of mormon. General authority comments regarding book of mormon geography. They worried a musical would take a long time to do. Actually western new york is subject to strong anomalous earthquakes. Below are heretofore unpublished excerpts from the personal journal of elder james e. Book of mormon stories book of mormon prophets lds seminary lds books lds scriptures scripture study scripture journal family scripture lds church something that stands out to me in these pages is how to prosper in the promised land. Ill edit this post later and post it when im not on a tablet.
Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Jan 6, 2017 book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography is also available at alpha publishing. Numerous attempts have been made to diagram physical and political geographies depicting features mentioned in the text, but this requires many additional assumptions and is difficult to accomplish without making approximate relationships appear precise sorenson, 1991. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles.
The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. In the other corner is the challenger, a new theory that places book of. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. Book of mormongeographymodelshemisphericgoblemay 2002. 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. Jan 12, 2008 book of mormon scholars go over the geography of the book of mormon. The following verse is what was prophesied, followed by the verse of what occurred. Particularly troublesome to the mesoamerica geography hypothesis, is the fact lds scripture places cumorah, a land which the book of mormon says is in a land of many waters, rivers, and fountains, near new york s finger lakes, just south of lake ontario doctrine and covenants 128. Supposedly he said it after he may have heard about some expedition there. Numerous other travel times are mentioned within the book of mormon. Something else that is or should be shown to have occurred is a massive change in the land. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Book of mormongeographynew worldlimited geography theory.
Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. John dehlin came from logan, utah, to see the book of mormon and found it. Kent brown, editors, etal was recently heralded by the mormon history association. Particularly troublesome to the mesoamerica geography hypothesis, is the fact lds scripture places cumorah, a land which the book of mormon says is in a land of many waters, rivers, and fountains, near new yorks finger lakes, just south of lake ontario doctrine and covenants 128. Jul, 2011 although joseph smith used the words king of kings 228 times in the book of mosiah the book that precedes alma, he never mentioned a queen until the chapter in question, alma 19, and while it appears a number of times in the book of alma, it is not used in any of the other books found in the book of mormon, but is obviously taken from a. 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. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. For purposes of simplicity i will address only eight specific identifiable requirements for locating the geography of the. 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. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. Second, the only geographic model that fits the text of the book of mormon is a limited geographical model. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described.
Hemispheric geography theory lds have traditionally interpreted the text hemispherically and assumed a blank continent. It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulek. James as nabulungi and andrew rannells as elder price. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. The path of the book of mormon to broadway the new york times. Three years is a long time for a peppy musical to stay peppy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america duration. First and secondhand accounts of what the prophet joseph said are referred to as. Limited geography and the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive.
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