These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. The book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Nahom was one of the largest burial areas in ancient southwestern arabia,6 and. Kidd newsletter top 10 stories from ancient celtic mythology top 100 star trek episodes of all time top 25 scariest science fiction and fantasy tv episodes of all time top film criticism sites. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. An ancient american book salt lake city and provo, ut. Genomic evidence for the pleistocene and recent population history of native americans pdf. 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. Littleknown evidences of the book of mormon by brenton g.
The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look. Meticulous research on these witnesses has confirmed their good character and. The book of abraham has a number of evidences to support it. A community dedicated to evenhanded, thoughtful, empiricalbased discussion of mormonism.
In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Bountiful and nahom in the arabian peninsula to the index at the top. Updated response to top 10 book of mormon evidences by. Chiasmus was being discussed in one of the most famous bible introductions in joseph smiths time and there is lots of evidence the book in different editions was in josephs immediate milieu see quinns footnote 108. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. 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. 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. 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 nook book ebook of the littleknown evidences of the book of mormon by brenton g. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. The manner in which he pretended to read and interpret, was the same as when he looked for the moneydiggers, with a stone in his hat and his hat over his face, while the book of plates were at the same time hid in the woods. Top 10 archaeological evidences for the book of mormon a friend recently shared a story about a young man in his ward. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. Internal evidences part i hebraisms and other literary forms journey of faith tracks the journey started in 600 bc by the israelite prophet lehi and his family as they made their exodus from jerusalem across the arabian desert to the coast, and there to the new world. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as. Welch, a steady stream of significant recognitions, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed. In addition, he would go on to purchase the book in 1834, so we know he was interested in this book specifically. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, 20, 322. 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. I would love to discuss these and other points in greater depth there.
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. 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. Top 10 literary and linguistic evidences for the book of mormon. The content of the book of mormon may be the most convincing evidence for its claim as a historical record and divine scripture. Drawing from both cuttingedge and pioneering academic literature on the topic, the joseph smithhistory insights highlight the extant primary and secondhand accounts of the prophets first vision, explore its historical and literary context, and probe its theological importance. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Dec 05, 2019 this morning, posted on both of their websites and social media, they released a short new video less than 10 minutes in which they explore some physical evidences corroborating the story told in the book of abraham. I think this is one of the best book of mormon videos on youtubecertainly, it gives the most information in the shortest time, and with great. Chris heimerdinger shares additional insights in an excellent blog post entitled five compelling archaeological evidences for the book of mormon. 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. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon takes inventory of some of the most fascinating ancient elements of the book of mormon. Reasons why book of mormon geography could not have included north america the nobel prize in literature from an alternative universe thomas s. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Dec 28, 2018 one of the best ways to test the book of mormons historical authenticity is to look at its names.
Altars from nahom, journal of book of mormon studies 102 2001. The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. In the video description, gently hew stone writes the following. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious studies. If you havent yet done so, apply the formula found in moroni 10. If youve put any serious study into the book of mormon, you know it is filled. Updated response to top 10 book of mormon evidences by jamie. In this video, the top 10 evidences of the book of mormon are presented. Additionally, nam was one of the largest burial areas in ancient southwestern arabia, making it a natural location for burial, but on top of all of these correlations, theres another way of verifying that the navy home in the book of mormon is the same as the region of southern arabia in first at 517 knee, if i wrote that his family. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Little known evidences of the book of mormon yorgason, brenton g on. The previous link is to the pdf version of the article, which is a mustread.
This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. May 02, 2017 nonarchaeological corroboration of the text is discussed in the article top ten literary and linguistic evidences for the book of mormon. A community dedicated to evenhanded, thoughtful, empirical based discussion of mormonism. Response to top 10 book of mormon evidences a careful. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. 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. Twenty insights and evidences on joseph smith and the first. The student graduated from high school and enrolled at utah state university in logan. A friend recently shared a story about a young man in his ward. Aug 07, 2017 in this video, the top 10 evidences of the book of mormon are presented. Aston, newly found altars from nahom, journal of book of mormon studies 10 2 2001.
Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the book. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist.
Top 10 archaeological evidences for the book of mormon. Watch new book of abraham video crossposted from pearl of great price central. Admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events, wars, cities. The amazing achievements of the last hundred years in technology and science are paralleled by significant strides in book of mormon studies. Top 10 book of mormon evidences by gently hew stone reddit. May 10, 2011 it is hardly a rational explanation to say he just guessed right. Top 10 book of mormon evidences i think this is one of the best book of mormon videos on youtubecertainly, it gives the most information in the shortest time, and. Slides from top 10 mormon problems explained video s. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Thank you again for the wellproduced and very thoughtful video gently hew stone raised some good points in response. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Published serially from 1 march 1842 to 16 may 1842 and canonized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on 10 october 1880, the book of abraham has been valued by latterday saints for its important teachings on the nature of the abrahamic covenant, the premortal existence of humanity, the.
Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. 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. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Top 10 book of mormon evidences by gently hew stone. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Book of mormon central releases new evidences of the book of. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr.
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