This document is an analysis of the scholarly merits of the evidence and research used by rodney meldrum 1 in his firesides and dvd presentation, dna evidence for. Dna lamanites book of mormon genetics genealogy genesis. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Its not like you can say that they are really closely related to japanese, chinese, or koreans, so there seems to be something missing.
Apr 20, 2009 i also would posit that the jaredite heritage validates the most recent dna testing as decent evidence for the book of mormon and, in fact, dna issues might be the very reason god insisted that the book of ether be included in the record. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Exciting news about the heartland book of mormon geography. John dehlin september 16, 2015 apologetics, book of mormon, top 10 truth claims, top 100, top 5 response to essays 377 comments. Dna and the book of mormon stewart 1 ence of mtdna types in native americans that do not match those found in modern jewish groups is fully consistent with both book of mormon and bible accounts. They flatly reject the hemispheric geography, the view accepted by most mormons and all the prophets. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
This approach, often referred to as the limited geography model, argues for a more limited view of the book of mormon, suggesting that the book is a history of only a small group of native americans in central america. Dna and the book of mormon brigham young university. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. I also would posit that the jaredite heritage validates the most recent dna testing as decent evidence for the book of mormon and, in fact, dna issues might be the very reason god insisted that the book of ether be included in the record. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false.
Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. 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, is an account of three groups of people. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect.
Since the late 1990s pioneering work of luigi luca cavallisforza and others, scientists. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. It is important to remember that most dna apologists defending the book of mormon, do so on the assumption that lehi and his family made a small genetic impact in the americas. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas.
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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon.
The findings could also allow reinterpretation of archaeological and. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Once we recognize that winchester, the smoking gun of book of mormon geography research, wrote these articles and that william smith published them, everything that joseph wrote or taught is consistent with a north american setting for the book of mormon. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. The book of mormon claims that the native american peoples are descended from the house of israel, but the dna evidence, according to this book, points to an asiatic origin for the american continents native people. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions wheat. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18 lehis journey in the book of mormon archeological research on the arabian peninsula conspiracy. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. This paper is the executive summary version of the full paper available in both html format and pdf format. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested.
The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. I suggest that if we are serious about assessing whether what the book of mormon teaches is consistent with dna evidence, we must assess it based on. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. This theory has been gaining substantial support among lds scholars since the mid1980s because it more accurately represents. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. Three geneticists respond to the lds essay on dna and the book of mormon, and to apologist michael ash. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous.
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. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. Mitochondrial dna data points to a few closely related founding groups studies seem to demonstrate that native americans have less mito. Some students of the book of mormon have speculated that mayan glyphs are somehow book of mormon related, but ignore the fact that those glyphs have nothing to do with either of those two languages. Rod is a friend of mine and a member of my hp group, but he has oversimplified this dna matter, aside from falsely stating 1 that the maya are the center of interest of those who consider the book of mormon to be a mesoamerican codex, and 2 that they focus on the maya because they think that joseph smith did so as well.
Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Read about the supporting evidence for the book of mormon cultures. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. 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. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. This paper is the full version of the executive summary available in both html format and pdf format. Firetag 49 comments like many people who consider the book of mormon as scripture, i am fascinated by questions about where it has a setting in ancient historical events.
Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. 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. The real implication of the paper is that you cant set book of mormon geography down anywherebecause it is fictional and will never meet the requirements of the dirtarchaeology. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography.
Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. This document is an analysis of the scholarly merits of the theories. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. May 11, 2009 a recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. Last updated 05302011, this documents some of the interaction between book of mormon believers and skeptics relating to scientific dna research on lamanites and nephites who lds faithful believe descended from middle easterners centuries ago. The book of mormon mentions only two written forms of language, hebrew and reformed egyptian, throughout their history. My thesis is that book of mormon geography involves a lot more than playing with topography and terrain. Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday.
The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon matters. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Nov 26, 2011 sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. But this result makes a lot of sense regarding why they dont fit so well genetically with contemporary east asiansbecause onethird of their genome is derived from another population. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd.
Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon. 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.
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