Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. While scholars march in lockstep to a mesoamerican book of mormon theory, wayne may and edwin goble explore the archaeological riches of the adenahopewell cultures in north. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. A convert of 46 years, wayne was born and raised in wisconsin. The book of mormon shows that the promised land for the nephites and jaredites could only have. 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. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. 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. I have always had a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
From book of mormon population estimates, it is evident that the civilizations described are comparable in size to the civilizations of ancient egypt, ancient greece, ancient rome, and the maya. If a twoandonehalf page text can elicit 450 pages of analysis and commentary in an attempt to determine its authenticity, one would not expect less from the scholarly world in the case of the. And finally on youtubewayne may on ancient american artifacts it says unedited. If a twoandonehalf page text can elicit 450 pages of analysis and commentary in an attempt to determine its authenticity, one would not expect less from the scholarly world in the case of the book of mormon. While scholars march in lockstep to a mesoamerican book of mormon theory, wayne may and edwin goble explore the archaeological riches of the adenahopewell cultures in north america and find gold. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Allan part 1 the book of mormon tells usofa who and where we are, and what is coming. Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. This five book series by wayne may contains valuable information about book of mormon. 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. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Wayne may wayne may, is the author and publisher of ancient american magazine, now in its 25th. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a hand and a bird. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of these sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 duration. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Allan part 2 the book of mormon tells usofa who and where we are, and what is coming. Ancient american magazine lds issue 3 by wayne may. What scriptures might challenge the view of a limited geography and the nephites not being alone on the continent or other issues regarding dna. 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.
While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of referring to all domesticated animals as cattle, there is no evidence that old world cattle. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith foundation. The ancient north american moundbuilder civilizations correlate with the people in the book of mormon. Further, there is currently no archaeological evidence of american bison. Wayne may a response to book of mormon central regarding. According to the book of mormon, the final war that destroyed the jaredites resulted in the deaths of at least two million people. Lost artifacts of the ancient american mound builders. While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of. Jul 20, 2016 together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 25 years and covers the precolumbian americas.
Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Chiasmus, mesoamerican evidences, cement, olives, ancient names like alma, and other evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon a divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book. The book of mormon states that they were all killed off before the nephites landed. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western.
Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. For example, when the book was first published, it was commonly thought that native american indians had never achieved the level of civilization as defined in the book ancient society by lewis henry morgan which had become the handbook of instruction for the us government in dealing with the. Ancient american magazine lds edition 8 by wayne may book of. This will be the two day 26th international book of. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite.
Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. I was sitting in sunday school and all this stuff is flowing around in my brain and im trying to concentrate on the class, trying, but this stuffs in my head i cant shut it out. 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. Wayne may, book of mormon geography, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 201 and another. I knew it was going to be a hard task, but i tried my hardest to do the challenge. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Aug 26, 2012 ancient myan ruins support the book of mormon my sister and her husband just got back from cancun and had a fabulous time. May publisher, ancient american magazine wayne will be presenting fantastic new information from his extensive research. Wayne may hopewell book of mormon artifacts 500 bc to 400 ad david w. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. May editor, ancient american, archaeology of america before. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one. Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the existence of millions of native americans living on this soil with their wars and their religion. Evidence, they insists, that the money system described in the book of mormon is definitely an ancient one due to its binary system. The chief claim, and the premise of the entire book, is that hebrews carried the message of the coming messiah on a voyage across the atlantic.
His presentation, new archaeological research into. Lecture giving by wayne may at the book of mormon evidence. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Is there real evidence christ visited north america. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 17 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 25 years and covers the precolumbian americas. Evidence of the ancient origin of the book of mormon youtube. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Marcello surjopolos will your food storage really last 25 years. Ancient mounds with human bones in north america book of. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of referring to all domesticated animals as cattle, there is no evidence that old world cattle members of the genus bos inhabited the new world prior to european contact in the 16th century ad. The timeline of the rise and disappearance of the hopewell mound builders. 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. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. Emeritus lds general authority the beit lehi archaeological project in israel and implications for the book of mormon. Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to twentytwo. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. Wayne may has done more work and research on the north american setting for the book of mormon than any single individual. Ancient american publisher and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. Copper history without ancient american magazine aam by wayne may, true science has no viable voice or. Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native.
Nevertheless, the book has received little serious attention from specialists in ancient studies. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. Archaeologists, when examining ancient evidence, are working with a very fragmentary record. His presentation, new archaeological research into nephitehopewell forts and temples along with jaredite cities found in americas heartland, provide evidences that powerfully supports the book of mormon record. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. If people were reading the book of mormon and allowing the spirit to guide. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people. According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is complimentary to the bible. Steven smoot lost americas ancient history social engineers of the 1800s northsouth connection. They are descendants from the people in the book of mormon. 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. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book.
Such civilizations left numerous artifacts in the form of hewn stone ruins, tombs, temples, pyramids, roads, arches, walls, frescos, statues, vases, and coins. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. They show wayne may, melancon i think, a camera crew, and a gaggle of.
Ancient myan ruins support the book of mormon blogger. At the end of may each of the auxiliaries in my ward were given a challenge. How manifest destiny destroyed book of mormon evidence the. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon. 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. What is your opinion on the work of rod meldrum regarding. The timeline of the rise and disappearance of the hopewell mound builders mirrors the rise and fall of nephite civilization. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. How manifest destiny destroyed book of mormon evidence. There is only one hill cumorah and its in upstate new.
The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. As we chatted about her vacation she mentioned something that really intrigued my interest. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. The evidence he has compiled is overwhelming as a witness not only to the setting of this book of scripture, but also to the reality of the book of mormon as a historical record. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in. Thus, it can be seen that archaeological evidence for the book of mormonwhich does exist, as will be discussed shortlydoes not constitute proof, nor does it translate into belief. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon.
May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 youtube. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for sixteen years and covers the precolumbian americas. Wayne may is editor of ancient american magazine and owns an amazing collection of artifacts from.
Lost artifacts of the ancient american mound builders wayne. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Meldrums theories, and similar ones from wayne may, are interesting and compellingbut inconclusive. Jan 12, 2015 the geography of the book of mormon has been a complex issue with multiple factors involved. This land presents a compelling argument that we need only check our own backyard to uncover evidence of moronis earthen enclosures.
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