Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Published by the archaeological conservancy, american archaeology magazine showcases some of the nations finest writers and photographers in a beautiful design, tailored for a layperson audience. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Nephite explorer has a close relationship with mormon diffusionist wayne may. 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. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. 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.
It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Wayne may tells the full account in this clip taken from the dvd book of mormon archaeology in north america. Many items mentioned in the book of mormon have not been and may never be verified through archaeology, but many have been. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Archaeology and cumorah questions, journal of book of mormon studies 2004 as near as i can tell, the primary source that the mesoamerican proponents rely on to reject the new york cumorah from an archaeological standpoint is an article by john e. Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to be a work of fiction that parallels others within the 19thcentury moundbuilder genre that was pervasive at the time. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. 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. He really believed that archaeology would prove the book of mormon. Similarly, the book of mormon describes various domesticated animals. Matheny is apparently unable to endorse a single work on book of mormon archaeology by any of the various mormon apologists, amateur or professional, even the magnum opus of his colleague, john l. 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.
Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. May will take you on a fascinating journey through. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Nov 9, 2017 wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. However, precolumbian evidence for such animals in mesoamerica is scant, at best. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n. Why does the book of mormon include the rise and fall of two nations. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may dvd. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter.
World roundup, mayjune 2012 archaeology magazine archive. Positive and negative evidence do not count the same, as anyone tested for a serious medical condition knows. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. The book of mormon describes three migrations of people from the middle east to america.
Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the. There is no evidence of horses in central and north america before the spaniards arrived hundreds of years after the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. For more info please visit family scripture, scripture study, scripture journal, lds church, church ideas, lds seminary, lds scriptures, visiting teaching, church activities. The latest archaeology information on the lands of the book of mormon in north america. This is wayne may lds apologist and amateur archeologist extraordinaire hes currently digging for zarahemla near nauvoo. Study of y chromosomes suggest that altaians and native americans.
Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Wayne may shares his research into the most probable location of the mulekite civilization in north america and the lost temple of zarahemla in modernday iowa state. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. Wayne may is the owner of ancient american magazine, which published scott wolters first reports verifying the bat creek stone several years ago. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology.
Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube. In this lecture and slide presentation authorpublisher wayne n. Aug 19, 2017 wayne mays february 2017 presentation on book of mormon archaeology. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. 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. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may.
Readers explore the prehistoric world of north americas earliest inhabitants, the historic past of modernday cities, and everything in between. Mar 26, 2016 wayne may book of mormon lectures confirmed evidence in north america 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. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. View the original article at the book of mormon resources blog. American archaeology magazine archaeological conservancy. May editor, ancient american, archaeology of america before.
We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. He said there was a book deposited written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the source from whence they sprang. Gloria farley, an independent researcher from oklahoma who was interested in precolumbian visitors to north america, wrote about numerous occasions on which ancient coins and other artifacts from the mediterranean and the middle east were found in north america. Archaeology proves that the hopewell people 200 bc to ad 500 grew out of the. 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. Wayne may s twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, the definitive work on book of mormon archaeology by a qualified mormon scholar. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon.
Wayne mays february 2017 presentation on book of mormon archaeology. A popular traditional view among many latterday saint faithful covers much of north and south america. Author, historian, and explorer wayne may will demonstrate similar parallels between two distinct ancient cultures of north america and will match them with the jaredites and the nephites. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Clark titled archaeology and cumorah questions, published by the journal of book of. Book of mormon tours with wayne may lds archaeology. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. Is there evidence for book of mormon highways in ancient america. Book of mormon archaeology in north america is a powerful dvd presentation done by wayne n. While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of. Book of mormon archaeology in north america home facebook. A visit to the weirdest archaeological site in north america. Questionable archaeology and the book of mormon by brant gardner in recent years, two very different books have appeared.
Our goals are 1 to increase understanding of the book of mormon as an. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Two hundred and twenty gorgeous full color pages filled with more than 500 stunning photos, artwork, maps, charts, artifacts, quotes, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events described in the book of mormon. On february 1, 2018, national geographic broke a story about some incredible new discoveries in mesoamerican archaeology using new technology. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Additionally, according to statements made by former ancient american editor frank joseph. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. A genetic study of the native people of the altai region of siberiawhere kazakhstan, china, and mongolia meetshows an affinity between the people of the region and native americans, who crossed from asia to north america via land bridge as early as 16,000 years ago.