I arranged the cities and lands in more of a chronoligical manner so as stories progress, you move down the page. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Events describe over 170 features including 15 lands, 47 cities, seas, wildernesses, a river, an isthmus, distances and other geographic details interweave through the narrative with precision across time. By no means do i expect this to be accurate in terms of geography. If there ever comes a day that the geography of the book of mormon is discovered, and the history of the book of mormon is validated by archaeology, it would only mean that the events in the book of mormon actually took place. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. By 1921 joel ricks of logan had distributed 6000 copies of his map of book of mormon geography. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography.
Proposed map of the lands and sites of the book of mormon. A tool for understanding how the book of mormon map used in the seminary materials is related to the scriptures. Links go to pages that give a fuller treatment of the time period of the various issues and periods. 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. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Until now, we have had maps made by a variety of book of mormon scholars which showed general areas, but with very few precise locations pinpointed. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Many people close to the process were moved by the book s message and eagerly waited for a renewing.
Soon after publishing the book of mormon in 1830, joseph smith left his home. These maps are not drawn to scale and are for illustration only. Settlements and routes in ancient america, by richard hauck. This page provides settings and an overview or summary timeline with approximate dates for the generic map or schematic diagram of the book of mormon lands, including nephite, lamanite and jaredite place names in the promised land in the americas. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Read the classic biography of the founder of the mormon church. Those that show cumorah in new york, and those that dont. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites lds.
We especially welcome those studying the book of mormon in seminary this year 20 and hope the book of mormon genealogy chart enhances their study. Byu faculty create interactive map of book of mormon sites. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ.
You may also view pages from the annotated book of mormon now. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists. Young, a practicing methodist who has moved to the area near palmyra with his wife. Some of these maps are included in the annotated book of mormon. This is one of a series of book of mormon visual maps. They are apparently being distributed free of charge.
Matthew roper, limited geography and the book of mormon. The bible and book of mormon contain both history and religion. This overview can be a helpful starting point for your scripture study and can. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. 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. Never has so much geographical data about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints been presented in. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. The book of mormon is a history of a related primitive church, and one may well ask. The book of mormon did not play well in joseph smiths lifetime as ancient american history. This history contains information about the places they lived, including descriptions of landforms, natural features, and the distances and cardinal directions between important points. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence. Forced migrations american experience official site pbs.
The map below is interactive and gives locations for various archaeological sites, artifacts, or associated stories that may be associated with the book of mormon and its people, or book of mormon descendants. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. As the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. Lds church history scholars believe that john taylor may have served as the acting editor for the times and seasons in. Attention called to book of mormon maps our attention has been brought in the past few weeks to certain book of mormon lands maps which are being offered to church leaders and auxiliary workers by a california organization. This is a map covering the story of 1 nephi chapters 118. The map is without any scale, and does not attempt to relate them to presentday geography or place names. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. Overview of book of mormon geography and church history. 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. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Piecing the geography together the book of mormon provides a consistent narrative on the geography of book of mormon.
In my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. The history of so broad a movement cannot be adequately condensed, but in the pages that follow is an outline of mormon history from 1820 to contemporary times. 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. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream academic community. A hundred and fifty years of book of mormon geographies. Site correlations more about these maps land northward. For me, any map that doesnt put cumorah in new york is not useful or even relevant. Hamath, migron, waters of shiloah, zion, mount sinai, bethabara, gathering place for jaredites, madmenah, gomorrah. Phelps, and the pratt brothers speculated about a setting in central andor south america. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. 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. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world.
The book and the map will not improve upon the sacred record, but it should certainly help to make the book of mormon story more understandable to the. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and. Compare them to a map of palestine to view the correlations. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon.
The overall trend in the data over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is important. Our book of mormon genealogy chart is the result of several years of study and work. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Mormon missionaries got the worst of most debates on the merits of physical evidence in the 1840s. In the unfolding book of mormon text, joseph smith found answers to some of the questions that had brought him to the sacred grove as a 14yearold boy. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. Trace the mormons path from new york to utah territory using this map. My parents are still very devout and when people learn about my religious history, they jen whitelds. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Oliver cowdery and joseph smith taught this clearly. Mormon apologists have proposed multiple theories to explain apparent inconsistencies with the archaeological, genetic, linguistic and other records.
A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day. Launch into the book of mormon and its history with incredible and free tools from scholars including internactive maps, apps, and much more. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Early church authors, including benjamin winchester, william smith, w. This history contains information about the places. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. In this stateoftheart atlas, readers can take in the epic sweep of the mormon movement in a new, immersive way, with over 500 maps, timelines, and charts. Book of mormon geography settings, timeline, overview.
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