They remain woefully incomplete, but there is enough substance here to help many book of mormon students visualize the texts new world setting. See the video below for a great overview on the topic as well as the debates ive had on this topic with mormon apologists. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. This unique book on mormonism will help you understand the powerful, spiritual experiences behind a mormons testimony. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. The map is without any scale, and does not attempt to relate them to presentday geography or place names. For me, any map that doesnt put cumorah in new york is not useful or even relevant. What old world sites match those on lehis journey as described in the book of mormon. Posted on may 29, 2012 october 24, 2018 by shannon posted in book of mormon tagged alma, alma map, book of alma map, book of mormon, book of mormon map, book of mormon scripture study, scripture study, scripture study helps. The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. Phyllis carol olives geographical profile of the area around hill cumorah in western new york as nephite and lamanite homelands. Read the classic biography of the founder of the mormon church.
Zarahemla which gary rogers talked about in the dvd interview, where it would take place 250 years later during the reign of king mosiah where they discover the city of zarahemla. It incorporates much of what i have learned since this journey began in august, 2011. Jan 01, 2000 this reveals that antimormons do not actually read texts by mormon scholars, but just dismiss them out of hand. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Led by ammon a mulekite limhi escaped from the lamanites with his people to the land of zarahemla. 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 owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. Compelling book of mormon evidence for lehis journey. The story of the book of mormon and lehis exodus from the old world begins in jerusalem, the capital of the kingdom of judah and the most prominent city in. Most researchers believe that the trail lehi took was near or on the passage most commonly taken by travelers, and known as the frankincense trail. For that reason, we have designed and prepared this artistic rendering in such a way that you can get a basic idea of approximate directions.
Jared, his brother and their friends book of mormon. Firstly, it is the account that the book of mormon gives us the most information about. We have used for our authority the scriptures themselves. The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon. Book of mormon study map alma 127 the red headed hostess.
Christensen it is interesting to note that the brethren mentioned on these documents were contemporaries of the prophet joseph smith, and they credited him with the notion that the travels of moroni began in the land bountiful, which was in central america, and went through to western new york. City locations are relative and for discussion purposes only. Just because there happens to be a hill called cumorah in new york does not mean the book of mormon people lived there. Use this to help you follow the various journeys of the people and understand the significance of the locations mentioned in the book of mormon. Mormon s cave explore our artistic walkthrough of mormon s cave on your computer. The journey is a 2003 american adventure drama film directed by gary rogers and written by rogers and craig clyde. They are apparently being distributed free of charge.
The book of mormon contains the record of gods dealings with a branch of the tribes of joseph, who were divinely led to a country far away from the biblical promised land. In my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. 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. 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.
The book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods. Hagoth eventually built even more ships and many people set sail in these vessels toward the land northward. Site correlations more about these maps land northward. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography.
While the majority of the events described in the book of mormon took place in the americas, the opening chapters are set in the ancient near. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for. This location is proposed in vernal holleys book of mormon authorship. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Sutinen read mormon s map, he would have realised that no evidence is presented in favour of the book of mormon. Review of deciphering the geography of the book of mormon. Jan 6, 2017 book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down. Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon is based on the spaulding manuscript or on ethan smiths view of the hebrews. Place the number of each journey in the appropriate circle on the map.
But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is important. These maps are not drawn to scale and are for illustration only. Lehis sons marry the daughters of ishmael and fulfill the lords commands. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. This episode helps establish that the scattering of israel was taking place even among the nephites. It just makes sense that the book of mormon history occurred in these great united states of america. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. The reason that the lehite land journey, roughly 2100 miles3300 km in length, is now largely in place on the modern map stems mainly from two facts. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator. In joseph smiths day, and for more than a century after, it seemed impossible that such a place could exist in seemingly barren arabia. Book of mormon places and locations mormonism to grace.
Personally, i doubt that any event described in the book of mormon ever occurred south of the rio grande. 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. And anyone that takes the time to research, will find that the island was not that big, certainly not the continents that most map makers place the book of mormon lands on. Moronis americamaps edition 150 maps of the bofm in north.
Several maps from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries support details of lehis journey as recorded in the book of mormon. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad. So, while it would be nice to have maps to follow while reading the book of mormon, proving the book of mormon to be true through geography will not prove the lds religion to be true. Book of mormon geography further analysis and information on book of mormon geography compared to land of joseph smiths youth. Land of sidom, valley of alma, hagoth, city of nephihah, city of gideon, city and land of jashon, sidon river, boaz, city of teancum, city of nephi, land of nephi, sea east, land of bountiful. Its testimony of the master is clear, undiluted, and full of power. In 1751, the renowned cartographer jean baptiste bourguignon danville became the first to include nahom or nehem, ishmaels burial place in the book of mormon, in his map of asia. 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. See the maps below permission to replicate the maps given by vernal holley. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model.
Because we believe that scripture reading can help us receive revelation, we are encouraged to read the scriptures again and again. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. I recently returned from 11 days in guatemala where i collaborated with bright people such as mark wright, diane wirth, dave gray, rick callister, van dunham, neal rappleye, stephen smoot, and rolando amado. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. By this means, we obtain access to what our heavenly father would have us know and do in our personal lives today. 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. Jan 12, 2004 there was talk of a sequel planned for book of mormon movie volume 2. The lord guides lehis journey 1 nephi 16 book of mormon. Jaredite history in book of ether destroyed jaredite nation.
For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. Book of mormon map the maps below will evolve as new information comes to light. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. Lefevre, we did again take our journey, journal of book of mormon studies 15, no. Book of mormon verses taken from the 1990 independence edition, which is published by the church of christ.
The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. May 20, 2011 where are these major book of mormon cities. Book of mormongeographyold worldcorrectness fairmormon. 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. Aug 08, 2006 a mormons unexpected journey is a riveting testimony of a womans search for truth when her strong religious convictions were reversed by god in a surprising way. Another possible location for the book of mormon places and locations has been proposed. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Due to the poor reception of the movie among critics. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. 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 jared, his brother and their friendsa geographical analysis of the book of ether. Jared, his brother and their friends a geographical analysis of the book of ether lynn and david rosenvall, january 2010 we are frequently asked how the jaredite story in the book of ether.
Cheesman was professor emeritus of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Just a presentation of the internal grography of the volume. A hundred and fifty years of book of mormon geographies. Little is mentioned in the book of mormon concerning the route of travel of lehi and his family from jerusalem to the shore of the ocean where nephi built the ship to cross the ocean. Discovering the lost lands of the book of mormon book of.
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. Our maps have been updated and included in our book of mormon study guide found here. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Scripture reading puts us in tune with the spirit of the lord. For example, bountiful is south of the land desolation. Book of mormongeographyold worldbountiful fairmormon. One intriguing theory, known as the vernal holley theory after the man who proposed it, provides some interesting book of mormon maps, placing the books events in the great lakes area of north america. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon. Journeys indicating distances book of mormon central. The distances for the other five journeys listed on this map were determined in a similar fashion, although considerable time must be allowed in ammons case.
May 29, 2012 our maps have been updated and included in our book of mormon study guide found here. Read more in a mormons unexpected journey, volume 2, chapter 16. The distances for the other five journeys listed on this map were determined in a similar fashion, although considerable time must be allowed in ammons case for. George potter and richard wellington, lehi in the wilderness. The book of mormon app is used to help you follow the various journeys of the people and understand the significance of the locations mentioned in the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. A few memorable book of mormon events may be found in the associated list of place names and their scriptural references. Settlements and routes in ancient america, by richard hauck. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here.
All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. 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. Compare them to a map of palestine to view the correlations. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. Significant journeys in the book of mosiahbook of mormon teacher resource manual. The book of mormon indicates that after the group left the valley of lemuel, they traveled for the space of four days in a southsoutheast direction 1 nephi 16.
The book of mormon reports that an exceedingly curious man named hagoth went forth and built him an exceedingly large ship alma 63. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Follow the detailed journey of maps showing lehi in. Overwhelming complexity and consistency the book of mormon contains over 600 geographical references to over fifty separate geographical locations. Also the lost tribes of the book of mormon assert relation to the mound builders of 500 bc 400 ad. 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. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. 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. The book of mormon tells of a land of bountiful, a fertile place on the arabian peninsula where nephi built the ship that carried lehis group to the new world. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. How well does the geography of the old world match the book of mormon.
I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geographyeven an abstract onebut if the people involved accept the scripture on faith alone, they may never care about the realworld geography, so a mental abstract map is no problem. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Those that show cumorah in new york, and those that dont. This will give you the chapter summary and show you on the map where that chapters events occurred, what year or range of years they covered, and any traveling that took place. That location is in eastern north america, in the great lakes area. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land.
The book of mormon movie is the incredible true story of a family commanded by god to leave the city of jerusalem in 600 b. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. External evidences part i from jerusalem to bountiful the first dvd in the journey of faith series plots the journey started in 600 bc by the israelite prophet lehi and his family as they made their exodus from jerusalem across the arabian desert to the coast. 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. A film adaptation of the first two books in the book of mormon, a religious text of scripture, the film was given a limited theatrical release on september 12, 2003. The articles linked below will describe the various. 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. Book of mormon geography settings, timeline, overview. The journey is full of danger, mystery, intrigue and romance. The lord commands the company to continue on their journey and provides a.
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