A tbm friend said that exploring the book of mormon in the american heartland was fascinating and had all sorts of convincing evidence. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill. The heartland model claims that joseph smith said that the book of mormon was on this continent, meaning north america. From there north and south america were assumed to be book of mormon lands.
Mar 23, 2017 howlers in the book of mormon matthew roper book of mormon conference 2017 duration. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon joseph l. According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to the americas. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. When and if such features begin to shift, the impulse discernible in the heartland model is only likely to grow stronger. Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. Several statements are attributed to josephs saying that book of mormon lands were in north america, north of the mexican border. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is. Images from exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland articles found in zelph s mound. In the heartland of north america the hopewell civilization built some of the largest and grandest earthworks in the world. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, part of the maxwell institute of brigham young university, provo, utah, website.
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. This is a book of beautiful photographs and extremely compelling evidence that the setting for the book of mormon is indeed the heartland of north america, just as joseph smith said it was. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. Furthermore, they completely ignore the vast amount of factual evidence that has been. The andean model identifies the book of mormon lands as south america, with the major civilizations largely along the pacific coast peru, chile, and ecuador. Jan 30, 2019 proponents of the heartland model often point to early statements by joseph smith, like the 1834 letter cited in the book of mormon geography entry, as revelatory proof of a north american setting for the book of mormon. From the southern flavor of sourwood mountain and the gentle strains on black sheep, to the raucous hoedown of mack wilberg s cindy to joshua fit the battle of jericho, this recording. But, joseph smith and others often talked about the whole western hemisphere as a continent. 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. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas.
Official statement on book of mormon geography and its. Songs from americas heartland 1991 mormon tabernacle choir. Excerpt from rodney meldrum 5 dvd video set regarding zelph and other statements by joseph smith about the book of mormon goegraphy. Heartland america free shipping on the best bargains. Now you can have wayne take you on a private tour of the sacred sites of the book of mormon through incredibly stunning, beautiful photography and video.
The book of mormon in americas heartland rediscovering. That meant that history and geography was of huge importance. Hidden in the heartland is a new series that follows the research providing evidence of the book of mormon locations in north america. The book of mormon narrative begins with a small group of people who arrived in the americas around 600 b.
Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. Book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf, salt lake city, utah, website contains many articles comparing the mesoamerican and us heartland models of book of mormon lands. Scholars gathered in provo, utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the book of mormon took place. Research and evidence supporting the truthfulness of the book of mormon as a literal history of ancient people in north america we sell. Meldrum, researcher and author presenting the latest findings of evidence for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. A heartland book of mormon exploration the millennial star. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. While many lds scholars are converging on the idea of mesoamerica as the focal point for the book of mormon in the new world, there is a notable movement calling for new york and the eastern united states as the place of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, 30 second ad. Internal book of mormon geography map prophecy fulfilled book of mormon geography map the holland land purchase external book of mormon geography map watershed book of mormon geography map true lay of the land.
The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Jan 30, 2019 the heartland model places the book of mormon civilizations in north america, especially around some of the great lakes and in the mississippi and ohio river valleys. How well do you know the book of mormon geography in moronis america. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Also, my dad called complaining that their ward in kaysville had an adult fireside where meldrum spoke and said all sorts of nonsense. Scriptural basis for the heartland model geography. 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. This is a book that brittany got me for christmas about the geography of the book of mormon and it makes the case that the promised land of the book of mormon was in the heartland of the united states. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon geography.
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. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Jan 29, 2019 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. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. If you ask a proponent of book of mormon heartland why heshe is looking in the heartland, you will probably get an answer such as because thats where joseph smith said it was. From there north and south america were assumed to be book of mormon. Apr 01, 2012 30 second clip introducing the heartland model book of mormon geography which aired on ksl tv during the spring 2012 general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Exhaustive new research has led to a reexamination of. 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. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, 30. Meldrum 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Geographic evidences that have become overgrown by forests, or deliberately destroyed, are coming to light and are being connected to people and places of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland photographic book new.
The first place proposed was starting at the new york area where joseph smith said he found more accurately was shown the location of the plates. The mesoamerican core and north american periphery of book of mormon geography mark alan wright its a pleasure to be here today to talk about something i have been trying to avoid for several years now. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the growing body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events of the book of mormon. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Additional convergences are found in the book of mormon account, including the destruction in 3 nephi 810, which is consistent with volcanic events accompanied by earthquakes. The hopewell and nephite cultures thrived during the same time frame, 400 bc 300 ad and many students of the book of mormon believe they are one and the same. Heartland radio program hinterlands lamanites in north, south, and central america the hopewell civilization. The mesoamerican model book of mormon archaeological forum. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book quantity. Latterday saint women leaders visit americas heartland. The heartland model proposes that the events of the book of mormon took place mostly in the heartland of the united states. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual. Apr 09, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography.
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 of north america. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book book. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. The publisher of ancient american magazine and renown book of mormon scholar wayne n. This exciting documentary series explores the possibility through the use of archaeology and historical evidence, searching for. Book of mormon statements with mesoamerica and us heartland. I believe the book of mormon is the word of god and joseph smith is and was a prophet and most events of the book of mormon happened in north america in the heartland of the united states. Yet, within 1,000 years, grew to a civilization of hundreds of thousands of people. Joseph smith and the book of mormon should be the final arbiters of book of mormon history, events, culture, and geographical locations.
Some scholars believe the events in the book of mormon happened right in the heartland of north america. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, 30 second. This website is not endorsed by the church of jesus christ of laterday saints. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake. More and more, theories placing book of mormon events in mesoamerica and south america are giving way to the heartland of america as book of mormon lands. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. A lighthearted collection of classic recordings by the mormon tabernacle choir directed by jerold ottley, celebrating the sound and rhythms of america. What is the book of mormon official church description. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Our online showroom not only offers thousands of items to choose from, but also provides a quick and easy way for.
Heartland humor has been created with the talent of world famous lds cartoonist, val chadwick bagley. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book of. Picture book cover click to order saturday, march 29, 2014. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. The book of mormon in americas heartland rediscovering its lost civilizations for more than three years the single most requested educational item, to learn more about and share this information, has been a large format, highquality picture book. Others argued for a setting in the american heartland. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. Anyone interested in the book of mormon ought ot find this book irresistible. The discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. The book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. Since 1985 heartland america has been a worldclass catalog and internet company providing quality products at value prices. With topics including manifest destiny, the origin of the central american model, hebrew in ancient america, and the american covenant, hidden in the heartland provides a compelling argument to an alternative perspective as to where the events of the book of mormon took place.
Frank leverett glacial formations and drainage features of the erie and ohio basins, 1902. Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland. Mound cities appear to have been designed for defense. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings but to focus instead on the book of mormons teachings and testimony of. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. 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. This heartland model for book of mormon geography downplays the geographical information in the text.
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. Jan 18, 2018 according to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to the americas around 600 b. Interestingly, the church seems to be suggesting in its new gospel topics entry that positions of early leaders. Some placed the nephite capital city zarahemla in mesoamerica, others in south america. The hopewell culture in the great lakes area and the book. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook rod l. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. This exciting documentary series explores the possibility through the use of archeology and historical evidence, searching for who lived in the united stated long before the arrival of columbus. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon in americas heartland rediscovering its.
Heartland model wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. May has been exploring the heartland of north america for evidences of the book of mormon for decades. Oct 25, 2018 exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book project was originally started by tonya meldrum, wife of rod meldrum in an effort to help rod make available the most requested item by fellow heartlanders over the years. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. The heartland model places the book of mormon civilizations in north america, especially around some of the great lakes and in the mississippi and ohio river valleys. Religious and other great items on ksl classifieds.
The book of mormon and the united states of america is the latest salvo in this argument. It is the bestselling book on the subject today with 6. D easy answers being so rapidly generated by proponents of the heartland theory and various other north and south american settings for the book of mormon cannot be valid when those answers disregard the most basic geographical evidence presented in the book. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book. Focus will be on the very latest information coming from secular non mormon sources that may support the claims of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. Meldrum, president of the firm foundation, as he presents his latest research with even more profound brand new evidences for the book of mormon in america s heartland cia and homeland security child trafficking agent timothy ballard recently completed research documenting the deep knowledge our countries greatest leaders had about the prophetic importance of this country. Book history exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book project was originally started by tonya meldrum, wife of rod meldrum in an effort to help rod make available the most requested item by fellow heartlanders over the years.
Beginning with an overview of the heartland model book of mormon geography and a special new presentation on the cause of the destruction at the time of christ s visit to the nephites. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new york. About firm foundation exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland the book of mormon events took place in moronis america, which is the heartland of the united stat. 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.
While the dynamics of such a population growth seems astronomical, it has been dealt with. 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 series. Hidden in the heartland millions of people worldwide believe in the book of mormon. Links moronis america the north american setting for. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, digital legend. We are proud of the large selection and low prices that have made us famous. This book is full of factual errors and pseudoscience. Special international webinar presentation by rod l.
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