The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Current archaeological ruins or sites proposed as book of mormon cities. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book. The city state land use pattern is wellknown worldwide and forms the basis for local and regional administrative entities in many countries. 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. Why did mormon give so many details about geography.
The articles linked below will describe the various. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies. Oct 12, 2014 the city state land use pattern is wellknown worldwide and forms the basis for local and regional administrative entities in many countries. Therefore, i fully expect the pieces of the puzzle of mormons map to fit together, and i personally have experienced the increased understanding of all messages of the book by being able to relate to a consistent, valid geography based on my travels throughout what i think are the new world lands of the book of mormon. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. Critical criteria for identifying the new world lands of the. When the book of mormon peoples entered the notempty new world, they entered a land that was not only populated, but which already boasted highly developed civilizations. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here.
Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new. Quarterly articles and internet articles on book of mormon history, language, culture, and geography. Nov 17, 2019 when the book of mormon peoples entered the notempty new world, they entered a land that was not only populated, but which already boasted highly developed civilizations. The book of mormon does not explain mesoamerican peoplesbut mesoamerican peoples help explain the book of mormon. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. 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. 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. I propose that this location is a prime candidate for the land northward in the book of mormon. Maps the north american setting for the book of mormon. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands.
These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3. For this purpose i have created a logical model of book of mormon lands that is the most rigorous, complete, formalized, open, and transparent so that anyone can use it to validate a physical map and to study the book of mormon in the context of common reference points. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Lands of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. This long distance between the land northward and the land southward doesnt fit the setting of the book of mormon story. The part of the land northward near the narrow neck was called. Here is more evidence showing that the lamanites of the book of mormon are in north america not mezoamerica as published in our book several years ago. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. 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. Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. This work is the sum of over four years of nearly continuous research into possible dna connections between the native american peoples, and the prophesied remnant of the house of israel as contained in the book of mormon. This book is full of beautiful pictures that are truly breathtaking. Jul 17, 2016 the most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam.
Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from north. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. The book of mormon west sea and east sea, on the other hand, are proper nouns that is, they are the actual names of bodies of water that situate on the west and on the east respectively, of the lands of zarahemla and nephi. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. Read more in a mormons unexpected journey, volume 2, chapter 16.
The most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. Another possible location for the book of mormon places and locations has been proposed. The presence of so many necks of land even divided ones throughout the great lakes region, should hint to the thoughtful student of the book of mormon, that the principle lands of the book of mormon, near cumorah, including the narrow neck of land, and the narrow pass, are more localized, they are coastal like the land of israel the. Book of mormon geography, information about the church of jesus christ of. It incorporates much of what i have learned since this journey began in august, 2011. 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 moraines and drumlin hills map. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on existing archeological sites 500 bc400 ad. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor. Its hosted by awardwinning religion writer peggy fletcher stack and salt lake tribune managing editor david noyce. 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 heartland is the place where it all happened, right. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time.
Book of mormon places and locations mormonism to grace. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Apr 28, 2016 book of mormon lands map, january 2016. Waters of ripliancum is the papaloapan water basin of veracruz state. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. Brigham young has suggested the level of understanding.
The book is liberally illustrated with maps to help the reader discover the uncanny similarities between the numerous geographical descriptions found in the book of mormon and the lands of western new york. X map in my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. By following carefully worded geographical descriptions recorded by various ancient book of mormon scribes, and by careful attention to. Covenant communications, 2003 land of and city of bountiful, land of and city of nephi, and quetzalcoatl. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon by joseph l. The book of mormon and place names from the area around joseph smiths home summary. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding.
The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. What the book mainly is, is the authors thoughts and commentary as he traveled through these amazing lands. Lake erie and north of the continental divide along the allegheny river near the narrow passage. Dec 17, 2007 while holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands.
Bountiful is the name of two places described in the book of mormon, a religious narrative dictated in 1829 by joseph smith. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Allen biography book of mormon archaeological forum. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, uses the book to show mormon geography along with prophetic statements. A jaredite land of many waters and zarahemla were near. 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. It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon, printed by bonneville books, springville, utah, first printing 2000. The book of mormon land of zarahemla and a land among many waters by cumorah, are so near each other, that travelers from the south mistook one region for the other. While holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands.
It is claimed that joseph smith is clearly the author of the book of mormon because many book of mormon place names supposedly have clear evidence of borrowing from geographic locations in the united states and canada. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. 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. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Lake erie and lake ontario which are the seas that. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the.
Jan 12, 2016 this is my best book of mormon lands map to date. Many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica 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. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. Isbn 1555175104, library of congress catalog number 9498119. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Of the 15 place names proposed to have been taken straight from the new england map, 5 of them are in the wrong place according to the book of mormon.
He brings the scriptures to new light and has some amazing insights. The first location is set in the old world near jerusalem, and the second location is set somewhere in the americas. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Proposed land southward city correlates as of january, 2016. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central.
The archaeology of new york during book of mormon times. 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. Click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. The book of mormon does not explain mesoamerican peoplesbut mesoamerican peoples help. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on. Mormon land explores the contours and complexities of lds news. The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon. Stunning photographs and illustrations, paired with compelling prose, beautifully showcase book of mormon lands and people. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i.
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