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. The previous link is to the pdf version of the article, which is a mustread. 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. Top 10 archaeological evidences for the book of mormon. The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. Altars from nahom, journal of book of mormon studies 102 2001. 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. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. I have responded to four points from the video for now at rmormonscholar under the post top 10 book of mormon evidences by gently hew stone. 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.
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. Genomic evidence for the pleistocene and recent population history of native americans pdf. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. 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. 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. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true.
An ancient american book salt lake city and provo, ut. I would love to discuss these and other points in greater depth there. Little known evidences of the book of mormon yorgason, brenton g on. 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. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. 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.
The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. 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. Watch new book of abraham video crossposted from pearl of great price central. In addition, he would go on to purchase the book in 1834, so we know he was interested in this book specifically. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Reasons why book of mormon geography could not have included north america the nobel prize in literature from an alternative universe thomas s. 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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the book. 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.
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. Welch, a steady stream of significant recognitions, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed. A friend recently shared a story about a young man in his ward. 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. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. 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. If you havent yet done so, apply the formula found in moroni 10. Chris heimerdinger shares additional insights in an excellent blog post entitled five compelling archaeological evidences for the book of mormon. Updated response to top 10 book of mormon evidences by jamie. In the video description, gently hew stone writes the following. The amazing achievements of the last hundred years in technology and science are paralleled by significant strides in book of mormon studies.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. 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. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world. The nook book ebook of the littleknown evidences of the book of mormon by brenton g.
Top 10 literary and linguistic evidences for the book of mormon. In this video, the top 10 evidences of the book of mormon are presented. 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. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, 20, 322. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as. Response to top 10 book of mormon evidences a careful.
May 02, 2017 nonarchaeological corroboration of the text is discussed in the article top ten literary and linguistic evidences for the book of mormon. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Top 10 book of mormon evidences by gently hew stone. 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. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. A community dedicated to evenhanded, thoughtful, empiricalbased discussion of mormonism. Top 10 book of mormon evidences by gently hew stone reddit. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Littleknown evidences of the book of mormon by brenton g. Admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events, wars, cities. Top 10 archaeological evidences for the book of mormon a friend recently shared a story about a young man in his ward.
Twenty insights and evidences on joseph smith and the first. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. May 10, 2011 it is hardly a rational explanation to say he just guessed right. Bountiful and nahom in the arabian peninsula to the index at the top. Meticulous research on these witnesses has confirmed their good character and. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon takes inventory of some of the most fascinating ancient elements of the book of mormon. Dec 28, 2018 one of the best ways to test the book of mormons historical authenticity is to look at its names. 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. To begin looking for archaeological evidence you have to know where to look.
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. He didnt have the time, education or wherewithal to do this. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. The book of abraham has a number of evidences to support it. Nahom was one of the largest burial areas in ancient southwestern arabia,6 and. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Updated response to top 10 book of mormon evidences by.
Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. If youve put any serious study into the book of mormon, you know it is filled. The content of the book of mormon may be the most convincing evidence for its claim as a historical record and divine scripture. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. A community dedicated to evenhanded, thoughtful, empirical based discussion of mormonism. Evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormona divine ancient record from the new. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. Top 100 mormon blogs and websites for mormons in 2020. Aug 07, 2017 in this video, the top 10 evidences of the book of mormon are presented. The student graduated from high school and enrolled at utah state university in logan. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr.
The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. 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. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious studies. Aston, newly found altars from nahom, journal of book of mormon studies 10 2 2001. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Slides from top 10 mormon problems explained video s. Thank you again for the wellproduced and very thoughtful video gently hew stone raised some good points in response. Several investigations and studies which set out to prove that joseph wrote the book of mormon have actua. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.
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