The team also developed an interactive version of the map that corresponds to. Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites lds. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator. See the video below for a great overview on the topic as well as the debates ive had on this topic with mormon apologists. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Virtual scriptures group creates interactive map of book of mormon. Book of mormon map with images scripture study lds, lds. I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geographyeven an abstract onebut if the people involved accept the scripture on faith alone, they may never care about the realworld geography, so a mental abstract map is no problem.
These are the core areas for the history of the book of mormon and is called the western new york model. Both an approach to the book of mormon geography, february 2009 6 mediterranean california basin chile south africa australia mediterranean climates throughout the world. In recent years there has been a tendency among certain students of the book of mormon to orientate book of mormon cultures far to the south. Biblical lands and the book of mormon lands provides an important premise and solution for several geographical features and challenges noted in the book of mormon text. Of course that is also true of any other book of mormon location save jerusalem, which is pretty noncontroversial. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. I cant tell if its totally bogus, or something w a bit of substance not a smoking gun, mind you, but maybe one of those sources of inspiration. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon.
The geography of the book of mormon by cecil mcgavin and willard bean. After four years of serious book of mormon geography study, i have come to realize. It was postulated by john sorenson and others that no researcher of book of mormon geography should attempt to physically place it anywhere without first extracting an internal geography model to see if the person has a thorough understanding of the text. City of ammonihah, land of joshua, ablom, city of desolation, city of and land of shem. The book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic.
Mar 15, 2017 the 2d map was created in high definition and displays reference points for cities and lands in the book of mormon. While some of these sources treat book of mormon geography in only the vaguest generalities, others make very specific claims on the topic. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. Book of mormon geography map lands dna true evidence maps these book of mormon geography maps along with a wall map are available for down loading. Book of mosiah book of mormon map the red headed hostess. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for zarahemla, cumorah, america, and indians and the narrow neck and caribbean sea.
Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon transpired in the new world. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. My approach to the book of mormon, as a professional archaeologist, for over four decades, has been researching the book mormon and archaeology assuming the book of mormon as a history of ancient america. 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. 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. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Does mormons book talk about the nephites carrying out major building projects. Book of mormon geography list of place names and scriptural. Based on the same map, we see that the main river in the book of mormon called sidon, is the buffalo river. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools.
Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Book of mormon map and geography high def duration.
Book of mormon study map alma 127 the red headed hostess. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps. Proctor, american book of mormon map palmer, david a paul d. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it. Book of mormon geography further analysis and information on book of mormon geography compared to land of joseph smiths youth. The city of lib key to book of mormon geography transcript of the september 2005 bmaf conference presentation. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorensons geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. A presentation of a web based gis representing the theory that book of mormon events took place near the great lakes area of north america. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. Actually, the book of mormon contains very little geographical information from which to draw a definitive.
Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. I arranged the cities and lands in more of a chronoligical manner so as stories progress, you move down the page. The book of mormon similarly talks about the vast production of food and domestication of animals. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Unfortunately, exploring and testing his geographic model in.
The prophet joseph smith himself accepted what he felt was evidence of book of mormon civilizations in both north america and central america. All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. May 29, 2012 this is one of a series of book of mormon visual maps. May 10, 2016 if the book of mormon hill cumorah were ever absolutely identified anywhere, it would be an anchor in book of mormon geography and any hypothesis that didnt use that location would be incorrect. History and findings of the critical text project, ed. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. For detailed maps see our book of mormon geography site. North american book of mormon geography the interpreter. Mormons map revisits many of the verses in the book of mormon that were.
Includes nephite, lamanite and jaredite place names and major features. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. The church asked halverson to consult on the project and help create these. Venice priddis has achieved this in a remarkable piece of detection which produces a unique geographical setting. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Geography scripture vs theory book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon geography, place names, cities, lands, etc. This northern guatemalan lidar project will continue in phases over the next few years, eventually mapping more than 5,000 square kilometers about the size of utah county. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Joseph smith and the geography of the book of mormon. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography. Narrow neck of land, narrow strip of wilderness, narrow pass, oceans. Research true book of mormon geography lands western new.
It is our assertion that the heartlands of the book of mormon peoplesthe nephites, the lamanites, the jaredites and the people of mulekwere located in what is now the peninsula of baja california. 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. Nov 16, 2019 jonathan neville, author of the acclaimed historical book, the lost city of zarahemla, which finally unlocked the mystery of how book of mormon geography was shifted from joseph smiths north american setting to mesoamerica, has also written one of the most informative books ever shedding a flood of light and evidence onto the subject of book. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful.
Book of mormon geography mapcomparison to new yorkcanada. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. There is an incredibly lengthy section in archaeology and the book of mormon covering the proposed book of mormon geographical setting, and does not really talk about any hard archaeological evidences. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith.
See the map on potter, nephi in the promised land, 93. Virtual scriptures group creates interactive map of book of. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. As latterday saints know, making the two meet is no easy task.
Lds book of mormon geography a promised land, the land lds. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. This book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography book a promised land, the land of promise with all the mormon maps and details is also available at alpha publishing at. Book of mormon geography map book of mormon, book of mormon. Interpreting book of mormon geography byu scholarsarchive. This is one of a series of book of mormon visual maps.
Neal rappleye is a research project manager for book of mormon central. By no means do i expect this to be accurate in terms of geography. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Lds mormon book of mormon scripture mastery lds seminary lds faith lds books geography map lds scriptures lds primary. Jan 23, 2019 book of mormon maps and charts geography on the trail of the plates of mormon stay safe and healthy. I think this is a clear cut case of merging this information into this article. The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. How do these new discoveries relate to the book of mormon.
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