A sourcebook, he laid out his thinking on the subject in detail. Book of mormon and north america this executive summary of the firm foundations new annotated edition of the book of mormon henceforth aebom is written in response to many inquiries book of mormon central has received about the volume, and to report in a concise, objective manner its many glaring deficiencies. We have been disappointed to read online commentary from individuals favoring a heartland model of book of mormon geography. 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 helaman. Mesoamerica and heartland book of mormon geographies simplified and compared. The discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. Mesoamerica and heartland book of mormon geographies simplified and compared kindle edition by paul mecham.
Here are a few random strengths and weaknesses from both theories. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Heartland model book of mormon geography wiki archives. May 20, 2018 the book was not written for its geography, but for its prophecies. Discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. The future of the heartland geography karyn grant introducing a new song of the heartland david read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some are learning new things and building their talent stacks. Dont know much about book of mormon geography the faith.
We love president monson and offer our prayers and support in this time of his loss. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Like other heartlanders, he has adopted an unfortunate mode. What is the heartland model of book of mormon geography. The core locations and events detailed in the text of the book of mormon took place in mesoamerica, but many nephites and lamanites migrated and established settlements far northward.
Lehis family landed either on the east coast or on the northern shore of the gulf of mexico, after sailing around africa and across the atlantic ocean. Friday, september 4, 2015 jonathan neville is an advocate of the book of mormon heartland model who has been generating an endless array of polemical posts against mesoamericanists, including me, on two different blogs. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Spend some time learning more about the book of mormon and related topics. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. The heartland model of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. The standard of truth, 18151846, some concern has been expressed online and to us personally that the text of the book has expressed a preference against a heartland model of book of mormon geography.
Joseph smith and the nephite lands first on the list of evidences for geography is the declarations by the book of mormon that the promised land will. Both the mesoamerican and the heartland book of mormon geography theories have their strong points and, shall we say, areas that need further research. Oct 12, 2018 since the publication of saints, volume 1. 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. In 2016, it adopted a policy on book of mormon geography in which it stated, book of mormon central at this time is officially geography neutral. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Jan 30, 2019 book of mormon central is an independent lds organization focused on defending the authenticity and truth of the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. Errors of rodney meldrum true book of mormon geography. 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. It really arose as a counterbalance to the problems inherent in the limited mesoamerican model. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence.
Both the mesoamerican and the heartland book of mormon geography theories have their strong points and, shall we say, areas that need. Book of mormon map and geography high def duration. Articles wiki, heartland model book of mormon geography wiki, wiki by wiki february 26, 2014 leave a comment. Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in. Mesoamerica and heartland book of mormon geographies simplified and compared mecham, paul f on. People around the world who are staying home for public health reasons are spending a lot of time on the internet. Book of mormon geography matters god intends us to find and use the evidence he has givenreasons, if you willwhich affirm the truthfulness of his work. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Aside from these historical reasons, the heartland proponents believe the text describes the north american setting. There have been thousands upon thousands of folks stopping by and finding out more. Scholars gathered in provo, utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the book of mormon took place. The point is that for heartland proposals, the ship landed on the eastern side of the united states. Although there are some interesting parallels the heartland theory has with book of mormon geography, people mostly use the heartland theory to reconcile the location of the hill cummorah as it is called today. Nevertheless, there have been heated debates concerning its geography for the better part of the last century.
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. Executive summary of the annotated edition of the book of. The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill. A heartland book of mormon exploration the millennial star. 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. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon. Karyn grant introducing a new song of the heartland. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. The mesoamerican core and north american periphery of book of mormon geography. The church, of course, has no official position on where the book of mormon took place. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. This book is, in part, gobles journey with book of mormon geography. It was downhill from the lands of nephi and manti on the south to zarahemla on the north meldrum.
Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. 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. First on the list of evidences for geography is the declarations by the book of mormon that the promised land will be free from kings and other. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book book. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Mesoamerica and heartland book of mormon geographies.
Book of mormon central is an independent lds organization focused on defending the authenticity and truth of the book of mormon. He indicates how, at one time, he believed in the heartland theory, then became skeptical of certain parts of that theory. Heartland tours update, zelph, sister monson passes away. Readers of this blog know that i have not made my disapproval of the socalled heartland theory for book of mormon geography a secret. Executive summary of the annotated edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, is one of our books at alpha publishing available for purchase at virginia elieson was inspired with this geography, while with her patriarch husband and mission president in dallas here organized into a book by peter covino, jr. In a good faith effort to resolve the conflicts, mark alan wright recently 2014 published an article in interpreter titled heartland as hinterland. An approach to the book of mormon geography from the sea west to the sea eastthe orientation of the book of mormon lands to the sea updated the narrow strip of wildernessspatial features, orientation and recorded journeys. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Pros, cons of book of mormon geography theories deseret news. We seek deep understanding of the book of mormon text. The land of first inheritance should be on the west sea, west from the land of nephi. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. The mesoamerican core and north american periphery of book of mormon geography interpreter. T he popularized mesoamerican setting and opposing heartland book of mormon geography model are both scripturally unfit. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the. May, 2018 those who believe that the book of mormon events took place in north america often quote in the almost complete absence of written records, one must be permitted to guess, because there is nothing else to do. 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.
May 27, 2010 the discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. A few months ago, the church updated its official statement on book of mormon geography. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. Jun 07, 20 the book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. We have been disappointed to read online commentary from individuals favoring a heartland model of book of mormon geography that. May 27, 2010 both the mesoamerican and the heartland book of mormon geography theories have their strong points and, shall we say, areas that need further research. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Comparing book of mormon geography models mormon lds. He provided his interpretation of over 700 verses he deemed relevant to the book of mormon. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. This page is about the book of mormon geography by rodney meldrum and has the same deficiencies as wayne may, jonathan neville, and other heartland modelers. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints recently released the new film, scripture. Firm foundation joseph smith knew the nephitessuch.
The book of mormon heartland model is a model proposed by rod meldrum which places the entirety of book of mormon narrative in the eastern united states of america. Saints and book of mormon geography church history. The church,of course, has no official position on where the book of mormon took place. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Amberli nelson fascinating new hebraisms found in the heartland. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily.
At the time, i wrote a blog post setting out what i believe are the very obvious implications of the statement, and expressed a hope that people everywhere could cordially engage in conversations about book of mormon geography. Instead of beginning with an analysis of the map inherent to the text itself, the heartland model proponents claim that their model is based on revelation from god and that statements from joseph smith and other leaders of the church can be used to establish the basic setting. In antiquity, this region was settled by mound building cultures that existed during, and in other cases, centuries after book of mormon times. Jonathan, because most of your comments are sound and reasonable, but once in a while they stray, such as your reasoning for thinking that book of mormon geography matters, i shall repeat the comment i made in your blog pitting scholars against prophets on cumorah, with a bit of editing.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography in nevillenevilleland book of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation produced by rodney.
Nov 16, 2018 this executive summary of the firm foundations new annotated edition of the book of mormon henceforth aebom is written in response to many inquiries book of mormon central has received about the volume, and to report in a concise, objective manner its many glaring deficiencies. Sep 04, 2015 book of mormon geography in nevillenevilleland the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery. The heartland model falsely claims joseph smith had a revelation about book of mormon geography. Aug 17, 2016 aside from these historical reasons, the heartland proponents believe the text describes the north american setting.
Book of mormongeographynew worldlimited geography theory. The book of mormon has the sea west to the west of the zarahemla and the land of bountiful, but the heartland model has it east of zarahemla and north of bountiful. Book of mormongeographymodelslimitedmeldrum 2003 fairmormon. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. I have been trying to avoid the topic of book of mormon geography for several years now, for it is a messy and oftentimes ugly endeavor. Leaders of the church have repeatedly taught that there is no revealed book of mormon geography. Heartland model declared a movement book of mormon evidence. Others argued for a setting in the american heartland. Many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. While most lds scholars who grapple with details of book of mormon geography see mesoamerica as the most likely or only reasonably candidate for the ancient new world setting of the book of mormon, several people have. It is with sadness that i note that our beloved president monsons wife, frances b.
The mesoamerican core and the north american periphery of book of mormon geography. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. Five years in the making, this stunning oneofakind publication is already getting lots of attention and will seriously alter the discussion on book of. Was the limited geography model created in response to dna claims. City of ammonihah, land of amulon, sea west, land of antum, city of gid, city of judea, sidon river, narrow neck of land, land of shemlon, hill cumorah, land of bountiful.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mesoamerica and heartland book of mormon geographies simplified and compared. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. While most lds scholars who grapple with details of book of mormon geography see mesoamerica as the most likely or only reasonably candidate for the ancient new world setting of the book of mormon, several people have loudly touted an. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Some placed the nephite capital city zarahemla in mesoamerica, others in south america.
Tour the heartland book of mormon geography model of north america. Another limited geography model, known as the heartland model, has the book of mormon taking place primarily in the eastern united states. Hundreds have already become familiar with the heartland model geography research and stopped by the signings to express their gratitude and excitement about these important new evidences in support of the book of mormon. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon. The mississippi river is identified as the river sidon, and big spring as the waters of mormon. Did joseph smith teach a hemispheric, rather than a limited, geography model for the book of mormon. The heartland model is a proposed book of mormon geography that spreads the scriptures new world setting over much of the eastern united states.
No sea directly west of zarahemla no sea directly east of zarahemla stated travel times make it clear book of mormon lands were small. Jan 29, 2019 the article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. Joseph smith knew the nephitessuch questions have been asked as how much did the prophet joseph smith actually know about book of mormon geography. Mormon described the geography from the ground, not from a satellite.
This heartland model for book of mormon geography downplays the geographical information in the text. And it is the basis for what has become known as the heartland model for the geography of the book of mormon. Book of mormon charts 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. Over 500 stunningly beautiful photographs combine with quotes, stories, charts, commentary, maps and scripture to introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that presents the very real possibility that the book of mormon history occurred in the heartland. Ask a groupie from either camp to cross on foot their proposed river sidon, east of where they allege the book of mormon land of zarahemla was. This has lead to more than 150 different proposed geographies. Mapping the internal geography of the book of mormon does not require that the land be hourglass shaped. Compelling is an understatement as more and more evidence is unearthed it is actually hard to believe the people of north america could be anything other than those whos year history is documented in the book of mormon. Following is a brief synopsis of the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography of the book of mormon. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017.