Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. His presentation, new archaeological research into nephitehopewell forts and temples along with jaredite cities found in americas heartland, provide evidences that powerfully supports the book of mormon record. The evidence that has been compiled in the last 10 years is quite fantastic, if you have never seen it before. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th year of print, continues to fill its pages with new and past discoveries in the americas. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. This five book series by wayne may contains valuable information about book of mormon archaeology, native american oral history, and church history. Freemasons have assumed that the native americans have learned this from other. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Talmage did a survey and extensive analysis of soils surrounding the hill cumorah while he was a student at an eastern university and declared that to be evidence.
Part of this criticism is based on the assumptions made by members of the church when they assumed that all inhabitants of the americas before columbus were descendants of the. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. On line conferencing technology will bring the speakers directly to you via the internet. Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the existence of millions of native americans living on this soil with their wars and their religion. He is a 49 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. The timeline of the rise and disappearance of the hopewell mound builders mirrors the rise and fall of nephite civilization. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Critics argue that the archaeological record suggests that all elephantlike creatures became. Jul 20, 2016 wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Freemasons of the 19 th and 20 th century have noticed similarities to native american ceremonies and freemasonry.
Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written consent of the foundation for. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith foundation. Wayne may has assembled an impressive body of evidence, scrupulously researched and compellingly presented, that lends considerable weight to the idea that the setting of the book of mormon was in north america. Book of mormon evidence conference, sandy, utah, april 9th 11th, 2020. May and a few others, i was impressed by some of the findings in particular of one of rod meldrum s presentations entitled, the phoenicia expedition. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon.
Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. The evidence he has compiled is overwhelming as a witness not only to the setting of this book of scripture, but also to the reality of the book of mormon as a historical record. A convert of 46 years, wayne was born and raised in wisconsin. Betty red ant lafontaine long ago their fathers came trailer. While recently attending a book of mormon evidence conference that was put on by the firm foundation which included presentations from rod meldrum and wayne n. Mar 26, 2016 wayne may describes independent archaeological evidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and the algonquian tribes from florida to michigan and from missouri to pennsylvania. He has been presenting information on the topic of north americas archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. Wayne may provides direction for the discovery of zarahemla, the. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods services offered by wayne may are solely those of wayne may and not those of intellectual. The products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction.
Elephants are mentioned twice in the earliest book of mormon record, the book of ether. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The heartland model of the lands of the book of mormon has been promoted since 2004 by rod meldrum and wayne may even before that. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin branch, oakdale, minnesota stake. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.
Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. Come see a live presentation on archaeological discoveries and their correlation to the book of mormon cultures. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among. What is your opinion on the work of rod meldrum regarding. The other option is explained by the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. May says is not what science and the book of mormon really state. He is a 36 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st.
Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america. Possible insights on the sailing route of lehi and nephis. He is a 42 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the st. Both of the examples are so remarkable that they would appear to be conclusive proof of the book of mormon. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. The chief claim, and the premise of the entire book, is that hebrews carried the message of the coming messiah on a voyage across the atlantic.
It is meant to be more broada criterion to the subject under consideration. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. One very refreshing presenter i need to call out was wayne may who did not contend at all, but ended his very interesting presentation with the. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Lecture giving by wayne may at the book of mormon evidence conference in layton, utah on april 11th, 2019. Book of mormon geography in north america, on youtube. Wayne may provides direction for the discovery of zarahemla, the most important city in the book of mormon, on the west. Searching for the great hopewell road by american public television dvd. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. The book of mormon evidence virtual online conference held april 9th thru 11th, 2020 is still available until the end of april. Golden jensen wrote as being fact and thereby providing proof that the hill near palmyra, new york is the. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube.
His two part presentation is now posted for your enjoyment. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america. Why i believe the book of mormon took place in the united.
Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. There have been some books written about this subject. Wayne may videos book of mormon evidence the views and content on this site reflect only the opinions and teachings of the authors of the respective content contained herein. Archaeology, dna, evidences of book of mormon civilization in n. See more ideas about archaeology, lds and book of mormon. 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.
Wayne may has done more work and research on the north american setting for the book of mormon than any single individual. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. Book of mormon conference help wayne may find zarahemla. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie wisconsin. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding. On may 7, 2006, i wrote a letter to wayne may respectfully requesting him to direct me to original chronological source documentation which substantiated the fact that james e. Page introducing annotated edition of the book of mormon 2018, contains visual and historical evidence in support of the heartland model. These book of mormon experts and performers will present the latest research and findings showing profound new evidences that powerfully support the book of mormon. These traditions truly conflict with the book of mormon, the word of god, so the heartland model can be. May publisher, ancient american magazine wayne will be presenting fantastic new information from his extensive research.
See more ideas about aztec empire, aztec history and book of mormon. Meldrums theories, and similar ones from wayne may, are interesting and compellingbut inconclusive. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. In the first case, there is a representation of early christians in the americas, and in the second, examples of the very script of the anthon transcript. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. 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. Possible insights on the sailing route of lehi and nephis ship.
Kevin price at book of mormon conference april 2020. The book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what the book of mormon states. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Book of mormon evidence monday, september 12, 2016. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york.
Wayne may introduction to book of mormon archaeology in the. Paul minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding fake artifacts in north america trailer. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Bennett suggests that the word horse in the book of mormon may have referred to a different animal, such as a tapir.
Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america wayne may speaks at 2. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 youtube. Robert kay the covenant structure of the book of mormon. Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Apr 09, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. He is a 49 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. May 17, 2011 while recently attending a book of mormon evidence conference that was put on by the firm foundation which included presentations from rod meldrum and wayne n. Below are links to videos videos of lectures by wayne may describing secularly confirmed evidence of the book of mormon peoples on the north american continent. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. 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.
Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois, and. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Mormon traditions would have us believe that the book of mormon took place in the heartland and in new york. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and. The true critical evidence on the michigan tablets has yet to come. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction.
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