This video explores the validity of these names and highlights additional categories of evidence which help verify their authenticity. Responding to the new video on nahom as archaeological. However, i found john hiltons 90page book jampacked with convincing evidence that the book of mormon is no ordinary book. At our free video gallery we have over 100 educational, inspirational and highly informative video clips that will help you understand the strength and significance of this exciting new research showing evidences of the book of mormon lands being in. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom.
This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormons authenticity. Jonathan neville jonathan neville is a lawyer, businessman, educator and author who has written over forty books, including both nonfiction and fiction. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. In addition to directing joseph smith foundation projects for over a decade, she is often invited to speak on various radio and video programs. So i work for book of mormon central and i love the book of mormon.
Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. Book of mormon evidence videos book of mormon evidence. She is the founder of joseph smiths legacy and the producer or director of six documentary films. A strong case can be made for the authenticity of joseph smiths account of the coming forth of the book of mormon first, the eyewitness testimony of those directly involved with the translation unanimously agree that joseph was not copying from another book or manuscript, but rather the text of the book of mormon as he peered into the sear.
In the book of abraham, god teaches abraham about the sun, the moon, and the stars. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon. Confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16. You should check out our website we just came out with this amazing new video on nahom, and how it provides archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Video on authenticity of names in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as well as a fairly comprehensive sampling of the available research on this topic, click the following link. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Holland gave a stirring address about the power of physical evidence in defending the gospel at the chiasmus conference sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. New evidence for the book of mormon name sariah 1 nephi 2. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the books authenticity.
For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. 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 fraud from joseph smith. This fascinating video created by book of mormon central explores many details found in 1 nephi, comparing it with known geography of ancient israel and the arabian peninsula. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records.
Is there any historical evidence for joseph smiths own version of how he produced the book. This is the first video in a new series on evidences of the book of mormon. For more information about nahom, read the knowhy article here. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Deseret book stories that won hearts and awards this year from the association for mormon letters lds living the association for mormon letters aml awards were presented online on saturday, may 2. The book of abraham is consistent with various details found in nonbiblical stories about abraham that circulated in the ancient world around the time the papyri were likely created. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look.
Book of mormon evidence joseph smith knew by bookofmormonevidence. 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. Petersons engaging style and convincing presentation will make this video a valuable resource for every gospel library. One of the best ways to test the book of mormon s historical authenticity is to look at its names. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. I spoke to them specifically about the x haplogroup that meldrum is using as evidence, and they all cautioned me against using it as evidence. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference.
But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. Is there any historical evidence for the book of mormon. Many of my few readers have probably already seen the new video by book of mormon central on nahom as archaeological evidence for the book of mormon, starring my good friend and coauthor on a related paper stephen smoot. Because joseph smith made such an effort to bolster his religious claims with physical proof of their history, this question deserves a careful answer. The multiple lines of additional evidence discussed in this video making already believable set of names even more likely to be authentic if joseph smith, or one of his associates, had fabricated the book of mormon, we would hardly expect this evidence to exist on the other hand. I have produced a video on dna and the book of mormon called the book of mormon and new world dna, and interviewed and spoke with many lds geneticists. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abrahams historicity.
How the story of enos came to life for me in the newest. The aml is a nonprofit that promotes fellowship among scholars and writers of latterday saint literature. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Each of its unique names has now been looked at by scholars with linguistic training, and it. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. 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. Is there any evidence to support the description of jerusalem and surrounding lands found in the book of mormon. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. 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. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. New archaeological evidence for sariah as a hebrew womans name.
A journal of latterday saint faith and scholarship. Check out the lastest book of mormon video below and see what new insights you gain, and also find a great new come, follow me resource for this years book of mormon study at the sunday on monday podcast. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. He looks at such things as chiasmus, wordprint analysis, geographical evidence, and much more as he shares his witness that the book of mormon is the word of god, brought forth by the prophet joseph smith. Book of mormon central has created a video to introduce readers to this body of research and to highlight some of the compelling geographic evidence that if offers. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. I hope all viewers will study the book of mormon and pray to learn of its truth.
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