The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The author, rod meldrum, began the research because of work being done with colleagues on a natural sciences textbook project. Brother meldrum is the producer of the dvds dna evidence for book of mormon geography and book of mormon evidence and coauthor of the book prophecies and promises. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down loading in color and the book of mormon geography is also available at alpha publishing. Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral.
Jan 29, 2019 the article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. While the church has pinned its hopes on the work of limited geography apologetics, the essay makes no mention of geography at all. In 2004, plant biologist simon southerton published a book that made a similar argument. Lds book of mormon geography a promised land, the land. Then, while watching a movie called, dna evidence for book of mormon geography, i was introduced to a new concept, that the entirety of the book. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Thats right, critical dna evidence supports the book of mormon, wow. It is the most widely distributed dvd in the history of the church on the subject of book of mormon geography. Book lot mormon lds evidences map geography structure dna. March 18, 2020 the mission and purpose of the newly formed entity called book of mo. There is a strong correlation between the ojibwa tribe of the great lakes area, and the druze of israel. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism.
This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. By cluing into scriptural prophecies and promises passages, combined with dna research, archaeology, culture, language and geographic passages from the book of mormon, meldrum determined the u. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. It seems like only a little while back i read where dna samplings and the analysis of their finding pretty much closed the door on book of mormon claims that america was populated by. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Thus meaning that the stories of the book of mormon all would have taken place in central and north america, besides the unprecise geography of the missionary expeditions of ammon and his brethren.
In 2014 the church quietly published book of mormon and dna studies, an essay which distills an avalanche of mormon apologetics published solely in lds journals, and attempts to address population genetics. The result of research conducted over the course of two and a half years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. The book of mormon and dna research edited by daniel peterson 287 pages. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. The book of mormon geography book with maps and information on dna evidence is written with prophetic quotes and text from the book. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful, and more. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Haplogroup x in native americans residing in the great lakes region, ohio river valley, and mississippi river valley, and 2 that the events of the book of mormon took place almost entirely in these same regions. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Meldrum,rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna honeoye falls, ny. Book of mormon dna evidence geography issues fairmormon.
Author brings case for book of mormon geography to midland. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Meldrum,rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dnahoneoye falls, ny. Book of mormon geography evidence land map definitive dna archaeolgy. A seriously flawed attempt by a nonspecialist to adduce dna evidence in favor of book of mormon historicity is rod l. Jul 06, 2008 rod meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. That geography is remarkably selfconsistent and can be fit in mesoamerica. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false.
Not written by a mormon the lost civilizations of north america. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography was the result of research conducted over the course of many years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. Of zelph, lamanites, geography, and dna in my opinion, the text of the book of mormon inherently points to a limited geographical scope for the new world events it describes. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. Even though the mormon church formally denies endorsing any geographical theory regarding the location of book of mormon events, its many book of mormon editions, film strips, pamphlets and professors using images and references exclusively of. Building faith in christ with the book of mormon 164 pages.
In 2002, anthropologist thomas murphy published an essay in which he argued that dna evidence points to native americans being related to asians, and therefore this disproves the book of mormon. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. Sep 10, 2016 dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Book of mormon central true book of mormon geography. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. They flatly reject the hemispheric geography, the view accepted by most mormons and all the prophets. The book of mormon and the united states of america and author of the book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a. As dna tests and sequencing has become more common critics of the book of mormon have pointed out that if there really was a group of people that traveled to the americas from the middle east west asia then there should be some dna evidence of that found in the modern descendants of those people. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, the original dvd introducing the heartland geography model, has been discontinued following more than 60,000 copies being distributed over the past 7 years. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon s credibility is not harmed due to recent dna evidence which concludes that the native americans are not the descendants of the book of mormon people, and to explain why the churchs credibility is not harmed due to having such a.
The contents, structure, and authorship of the book of mormon by jn washburn 247 pages. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Mar 15, 2015 well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. Book of mormon geography evidence land map definitive dna archaeolgy see more.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. Brother meldrum has given presentations across the. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. It seems like only a little while back i read where dna samplings and the analysis of their finding pretty much closed the door on book of mormon claims that america was populated by ancient israelite ancestry. Jan 26, 2008 the 4hour dvd basically presents two hypotheses. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon.
As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. In 1975, he submitted a paper to a symposium about book of mormon geography outlining the failure of archaeologists to find old world plants, animals, metals, and. Using the latest data from several worldclass research libraries and scientific search engines to study worldwide population movements and genetic drift, the. The book and the map, new insights into book of mormon geography by venice priddis 169 pages. Some claim that the book of mormon fits best in a geography located around the great lakes, and that this is supported by a mitochondrial dna group called haplogroup x2a. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Dna evidence supports the claim that some american indians descended from the old world not asia. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. To date there are no dna studies that link any native american group with west eurasia. This remarkable finding coincides with the true book of mormon geography centered in western new york not mesoamerica. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient. The angel moroni statues outstretched hand appears empty after the trumpet held by the figure, on top of the mormon salt lake temple, toppled during a 5. Jan 03, 2009 dna evidence supports book of mormon thats right, critical dna evidence supports the book of mormon, wow. The book titled, a promised land, the land of promise uses the book of mormon to locate the lands and cities and all geography. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america duration. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies.
Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. This document is an analysis of the scholarly merits of the evidence and research used by rodney meldrum 1 in his firesides and dvd presentation, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. It does not seem that haplogroup x can serve as good evidence of the book of mormon s antiquity. Several authors have published works that suggest that current studies of genetic anthropology using dna evidence do not provide support for the book of mormon. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd. A promised land, the land of promise uses the book to show the book of mormon geography evidence, land, map, dna, definitive, and true along with prophetic statements. Nothing is known about the extent of intermarriage and genetic mixing between book of mormon peoples or their descendants and other inhabitants of the americas, though some mixing appears evident, even during the period covered by the books text.
Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. Lds book of mormon geography evidence land map dna definitive true. Thru this book and prophetic statements we definitively locate most everything. This book is in contradiction to all other published books on the subject of geography. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Jan 18, 2018 in 1975, he submitted a paper to a symposium about book of mormon geography outlining the failure of archaeologists to find old world plants, animals, metals, and scripts in mesoamerica. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. It is important to remember that most dna apologists defending the book of mormon, do so on the assumption that lehi and his family made a small genetic impact in the americas.