A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy and scriptural and physical evidences. Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna new york.
Book of mormon evidence online original presentation by rod meldrum. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. This includes attacks on byu, lds scholars, lds who offer a different model, the national science foundation, the national association of science, the american association for the advancement of science, dna researchers on mutation rates and dating haplotype x2a, elder james e. Book of mormon evidence series 5 dvd disk series meldrum, rod on.
Faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. The timeline of the rise and disappearance of the hopewell mound builders mirrors the rise and fall of nephite civilization. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Dean sessions evolutionary pseudotheory and the three laws of life. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds.
The dna he claims to be evidence for the book of mormon, no lds geneticist has backed up his claims. The following are the more serious errors found in rodney meldrums dvd dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Brother meldrum is the producer of the dvds dna evidence for book of mormon geography and book of mormon evidence and coauthor of the book prophecies and promises. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Hocking and meldrum s attempt to the use of dna evidence in the aebom to confirm book of mormon historicity in the heartland therefore stands in opposition to both the scientific consensus and the official position of the church. Video of rod meldrum at the luncheon of the ldsba lds booksellers association during their speed dating event in which authors got the. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Agree or disagree, there is no question, meldrums research is evoking a powerful response on all sides of this discussion. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence.
Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. Oct 02, 20 rodney meldrum attempts to claim that joseph smith said no such thing, but the evidence says otherwise. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also contains the fullness of the everlasting. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Agree or disagree, there is no question, meldrum s research is evoking a powerful response on all sides of this discussion. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Book of mormon scholars will learn about a book of mormon geography that makes sense in every way. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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.
Since meldrum has not even been to school for genetic studies, he gets many things wrong that trained professionals would catch. Book of mormon, general, lds scriptures tagged with. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Meldrum is a researcher, author, and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, with an emphasis on the scriptural and physical evidences recently discovered indicating north america as the most likely location where its epic history played out.
Hopewell culture civilization rod rodney meldrum book of. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This is not any kind of paid endorsement and im not a relative of the author. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence podcast on demand faithful answers to latterday questions weekly insights into the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come follow me gospel doctrine program. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon. 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 am confident that you will find a plethora of exciting new information, research and opportunities to further explore the evidences of the book of mormon in americas heartland. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. Book of mormon evidence, new 5 dvd series trailer youtube. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence.
Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Were rod meldrums work merely another of many theories about where the events in the book of mormon happened in the new world and the meaning of dna. We believe it did, and startling new scriptural, prophetic, physical, and dna evidences strongly point to the location of the book of mormon taking place in the heartland of the united states of. Hidden in the heartland book of mormon evidence location. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Not true first hand validated reports that joseph placed book of mormon lands in mesoamerica are nonexistant second hand reports that arent validated are out there but not numerous. 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. Five years in the making, this stunning one of akind publication is already getting lots of attention and will seriously alter the discussion on book of mormon historicity. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Meldrum sent an email on 9 may 2008 in which he invited those who. Rod meldrum president of the firm foundation the foundation for indigenous research and mormonism what is the firm foundation. Ronald gudnason universal model science taught in iceland. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon.
Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me with rod. Held friday, march 30th sandy, utah slc area the 9th semiannual national book of mormon evidence conference was a wonderfully hebraic experience with more attendees, more excitement, and more evidences than ever before, with a focus on ancient hebrew symbolism among the hopewellnephite civilization. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. 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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Come join in this highly educational and faith building regional conference. In their book, bruce porter and rodney meldrum accuse others of. Book of mormon evidence podcast with rod meldrum offers different expert guests each week to supplement and expand your gospel knowledge and study. Ancient mounds with human bones in north america book of. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom.
I have a large library of religious books, but the annotated edition of the book of mormon is the most technicolored, highfidelity, highdefinition, highlyresearched, testimonybuilding, multidimensional rollercoaster ride through the religious history of ancient america and the world for that matter. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook rod l. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Scriptural research must be done without trying to redefine the words and statements in the scriptures for the purpose of any personal agenda. Meldrum s theories, and similar ones from wayne may, are interesting and compellingbut inconclusive. Book prophecies and promises, the book of mormon and the united states of america by bruce h. April 2526, 2014 at the scera xango grand theatre, orem, utah.
Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Below watch rod meldrums hour and a half introduction video all about the heartland happenings of 2019 and 2020. You will hear and learn about the most recent research directly from studied and knowledgable lds experts relating to the field of book of mormon study.
Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i. 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. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography.
Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence rod meldrum. For access to all the new videos please purchase above. The heartland model claims that joseph smith said that the book of mormon was. The firm foundations 18th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference is going to be amazing. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Brother meldrum has given presentations across the united. Evidence continues to mount that its history occurred in the heartland of north america.
Book of mormon central archaeological evidence for the book. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the. Some people believe the book of mormon is a new revelation from god given to joseph smith. Errors of rodney meldrum true book of mormon geography. 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. Joseph allegedly identified huntsville, missouri as the ancient city manti doctrines of salvation 3. They want us to gain our own witness to secondary information. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. 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. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Meldrums attempt at scholarly certification book of mormon. Meldrum and got my copy, i paid the full price listed here for the set. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon.
Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their lifetimes of research and testimony. Meldrum is a researcher, bestselling lds author, and international lecturer on the validity of the book of mormon with an emphasis on its scriptural and physical evidences. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence listen to. Join our weekly in depth discussions and insights to enhance your personal and family study of the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latterday prophets and indicates north america as the location where its epic history played out. This is a short trailer to an hourlong update and report on the. Rod meldrum introduction to firm foundation expo youtube. 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. Response to rodney meldrum s incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. 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. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Hidden in the heartland book of mormon evidence location america lds rod meldrum this is just the pilot episode that started the series, so you are not getting the full series but still really cool none the less.
Meldrum, researcher and author and jake hilton, director of youth education for the firm foundation, presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research in the heartland of north america. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. Book of mormon geography is to serve one purpose, and that is to identify land promises and hold her inhabitants accountable to them, which involves defending those land promises from those who dabble geography hobbyists. Join the hundreds of lds faithful who have experienced the ultimate in lds educational touring with one of the heartland geographys most knowledgable and enjoyable hosts book of mormon geography expert, researcher, author and lecturer rod meldrum. 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. Meldrum attacks lds scholars who do not agree with his theory, claims they. Meldrums book of mormon evidences conference march 20. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd discontinued. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Join the th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference by the firm foundation. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. There is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Allan part 1 the book of mormon tells usofa who and where we are, and what is coming.
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. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Arizona regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. 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. What is your opinion on the work of rod meldrum regarding. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Jun 17, 2017 this video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central.
Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. The firm foundation represents foundation for indigenous research and mormonism its an organization dedicated to showing forth evidence for the book of mormon in.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, on youtube. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. I think there is importance with the brethren being neutral on geography, evolution and other difficult issues. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. Meldrum frequently relies on paranoia or conspiracy theories to explain why his model has not been accepted. Explore new book of mormon evidences in americas heartland like never before.
The book of mormon and the united states of america and author of the book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Exciting news about the heartland book of mormon geography. External evidences part i from jerusalem to bountiful the first dvd in the journey of faith series plots 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. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon.
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