In the process, i hope you will gain a new appreciation for the great complexity of the book of mormon, for the mounting evidences of its truly ancient origins, and for the creative work being done by faithful. The amazing achievements of the last hundred years in technology and science are paralleled by significant strides in book of mormon studies. Lots of answers here with an incredible amount of evidence. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed.
Its the calling card for thousands of missionaries, and part of the inspiration for a tony awardwinning broadway musical. For me, one of the most compelling evidences is the complexity of the book itself. This complexity disturbs critics because it makes it hard for them to believe that anyone in the nineteenth century could have written the book. This brief sampling can hardly convey the full depth and breath of the book of mormon s impressive complexity, but its enough to demonstrate that the book is anything but ridiculous as many early critics believe some have even compared the book of mormon with its immersive world and characters to popular fantasy novels such as jr talkings lord. Many scientific volumes have been written about evidence for the book of mormon civilizations. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.
Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming. The popular tv show south park has an episode titled all about mormons, in which joseph smiths account of the coming forth of the book of mormon is mocked as absurd and completely unbelievable. While we can seek to know the truth of the book of mormon through prayer and the spirit, here are a few evidences of the book of mormon that can help us understand the complexity of this sacred scripture. In the process, i hope you will gain a new appreciation for the great complexity of the book of mormon, for the mounting evidences of its truly ancient origins, and for the creative work being done by faithful lds scholars here and elsewhere. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Holy ghost is greatest witness of the book of mormon, elder. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Book of mormon central, is it possible that a single author wrote the book of mormon. This site provides you with an overview of what the book.
The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. I believe that the existing of in the book provides strong evidence that this book was not just a fabrication of the ill. Critics have argued that the book of mormon cannot be true because joseph. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before.
For popular favorable views of joseph smith and the book of mormon see the following. It is clear that they shared a very new wants and consistent set of related theological ideas. The book of first nephi, the first book in the volume, describes the actions of lehi and his family in leaving jerusalem before its destruction, following the counsel of the lord, and wandering through the wilderness for several years before embarking on a transoceanic voyage to somewhere in or near central america. The second installment in book of mormon centrals evidence video series tackles the translation of the book of mormon. Anyone who has read the book of mormon knows that it is a complex book. Jun 17, 2017 this is the first video in a new series on evidences of the book of mormon. The book of mormon central youtube channel called bmc studios has some terrific videos highlighting powerful evidences of book of mormon authenticity. Anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. What are the important points from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. The video on internal complexity posted today may be the best yet. Book of mormon centrals mission is to build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part.
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. Mar 04, 2020 the book of mormon, combined with the spirit, is the greatest witness one has of the truthfulness of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said elder tad r. It is the sacred text for the 15 millionstrong church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Sure, many people can write complex books, but not by dictating it in one single draft without notes or manuscript. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. 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. Mormons editorial promises mormon, the editor of the book of mormon, promises the reader at least seven times that later in the book he will return to a topic.
Evidences for the book of mormon grumpa dale and gladma. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The book of mormon, to the dismay of critics and believers alike, is a very complex book. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400. The book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the. See richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon takes inventory of some of the most fascinating ancient elements of the book of mormon. 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.
However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Book of mormon contains a number of uniquely developed doctrines such as the plan of salvation. This complexity also taxes the patience of latterday saints who may be looking for simple, straightforward answers. The book of mormon conveys a christianity very similar to that of the new testament. John tvedtnes mormon as editor mormon had the task of weaving complex political events and battles together in a way that would. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i. 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. Lets say that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon. 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. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Sep 23, 2011 evidences for the book of mormon joseph smiths lack of education and experience with two years of formal education and growing up on the american frontier, joseph smith did not have the sophistication to write such a book.
Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. T he book of mormon is a wholly american scripture. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Some examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon work better in hebrew than in english, which is an important and remarkable clue to the original language of the book of mormon. Doctrinal details aside it testifies of the divinity of christ, of the atonement, of the gospel of. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. The complexity might even lean towards providing evidence that it could not have been written by any mortal man unless he was inspired by god. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. Tad callister gives evidences of the book of mormon. Many early critics of the book of mormon believed it lacked any literary merit whatsoever, for instance, one man claimed that joseph smith was a blockhead and that the book of mormon was the most gross the most ridiculous, the most emphasize the most contemptible concern to be palmed off upon a society as revelation yet overtime, even some of the book of mormon s most skeptical critics have. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. A short history, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. The institutes flagship publication, now titled journal of book of mormon and other restoration scripture, has published many articles dealing with internal and external evidences over the years.
Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. The popular tv show south park has an episode titled all about mormons, in which joseph smiths. One of the strongest arguments for the antiquity of the book of mormon is the amazing depth of complexity addressed in a consistent manner throughout the book. Bad book of mormon apologetics lds church is true blog. According to the book of mormon the crafting of cement was in its ascent in the americas around 50 bc, almost 600 years after the time described in the opening pages. Critics have argued that the book of mormon cannot be true because joseph smiths claims about the book of mormon s translation seem unbelievable, but this new video seeks to put these criticisms to rest. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. For the book of mormons literary complexity, see grant hardy, understanding the book of mormon. This complexity disturbs critics because it makes it hard for them to believe that anyone in the nineteenth century. Why would god choose an uneducated man to translate the. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas.
I believe that the existing of in the book provides strong evidence that this book was not just a fabrication of the illeducated twenty five year old joseph smith jr. Multiple eyewitness accounts and careful studies of the original and printers manuscripts confirm the that this was the case for the book of mormon. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Holy ghost is greatest witness of the book of mormon. May 23, 2017 t he book of mormon is a wholly american scripture. And so in the spring and summer of 1828 joseph, with martin harris and his wife emma working as his scribes, began the translation of the book of mormon. In this lds living video, tad callister, former sunday school general president of the church, offers a beautiful testimony of and profound insights into the book of mormon. When the interpreter, fairmormon, or book of mormon central focuses on these things, im always a big fan. Parry, hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of mormon, in echoes and evidences. However, it can be difficult to put our finger on exactly where and how it is complex. Then there are what i would call good book of mormon apologetics.
Callister, emeritus general authority seventy and former sunday school general president. The purpose of this page is to show the amazing complexity of the book of mormon. For many people, joseph smiths claims are just too ridiculous, and the south park episode effectively captures this incredulous attitude. Bruce schaalje, stylometric analyses of the book of mormon. One of my favourite papers in this anthology is john a tvedtnes essay on ancient documents conducive to book of mormon antiquity, with tvedtnes showing that the elements in many book of mormon. One of my favourite papers in this anthology is john a tvedtnes essay on ancient documents conducive to book of mormon antiquity, with tvedtnes showing that the elements in many book of mormon pericope e. Mar 04, 2018 the book of mormon central youtube channel called bmc studios has some terrific videos highlighting powerful evidences of book of mormon authenticity. This argument, first developed and perfected by hugh nibley, points to joseph smiths lack of education and his dictation of the book of mormon line by line without notes and without. It seems after reading these posts that the only possible answer is that the book of mormon happened just like joseph and others claim. Despite the fact that each profit adapted this court doctrines his peoples various circumstances.
In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Hebrews were in ancient america solid evidence by michael p. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph. The book of mormon begins in a wellknown location, jerusalem, in 600 b. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Sep 08, 2018 book of mormon centrals mission is to build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Those involved with the translation of the book of mormon said that joseph initially used the stones found with the plates. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. This is the first video in a new series on evidences of the book of mormon.
Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. May 10, 2011 some examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon work better in hebrew than in english, which is an important and remarkable clue to the original language of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. The book of mormon gets the literary treatment religion. It is a thriving field of study, with hundreds of pieces of evidence that correlate the book of mormon with archaeology. The book of mormon is an amazingly complex book, which in an of itself is an evidence which supports that it was not written andor invented by the illeducated twenty four year old joseph smith jr. Hugh nibley, lehi in the desert and the world of the jaredites salt lake city. May 03, 2020 plates or the translation instruments for another four years. Jan 18, 2018 the book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the lamanites. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. 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. Nov 01, 2002 the amazing achievements of the last hundred years in technology and science are paralleled by significant strides in book of mormon studies. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years.
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