Ndna evidence and the book of mormon

If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. 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.

Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Basic principles of population genetics suggest the need for a more careful approach to the data. Is there evidence of sunken cities in ancient america. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. 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. 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. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b.

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. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide new and irrefutable evidence to further bolster decades of anthropology, archaeology and linguistic study. Jun 22, 2016 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. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. Book of mormon in the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the.

A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book. 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. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of israel,nonlds website that believes the native americans are descendants of the israelites 1 2 3 is given by a. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Scientists theorize that in an era that predated book of. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon.

May, 2009 weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j. A closer examination demonstrates that dna evidence does not discredit traditional lds beliefs, and that the claims of critics are based on nonfactual. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. A popular saying in the field of archaeology is that no evidence of existence is not evidence of nonexistence. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed. Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon by common.

Jan 19, 2016 the book of mormon states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. 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. Mormon missionaries continue to claim that the science of archeology substantiates the book of mormon, but whether we consider the alleged cities, persons, animals, fabrics, metals, wars and war implements, kings, palaces, or crops, all the evidence points to their nonexistence. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography introduced the widely recognized heartland model geographya swelling movement within the church. 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. 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. 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. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. This, of course, is not to imply that there are no problems connected with biblical archaeology, or that archaeological evidence alone can prove the bible to be divinely inspired.

Polynesian dna the legend of fu sand and the book of mormon is all evidence that the populating of north american was done by ship and not on artic land masses. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. 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. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. To date, no actual evidence to confirm the book of mormon has been found, although many lds believers have faith that it will be uncovered in the future. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad.

The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or.

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. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. Nelsonseawright over the last decade or so, there has been a voluminous, and often tiresome, debate about whether recent dna evidence regarding the origins of native americans disproves 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. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. A comparison of the archaeological evidence for the book of mormon with the evidence for the bible clearly shows the weakness of the mormon position. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god.

The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon.

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. Evidence that the book of mormon, while good to have, is not the essential thing that will convert mankind to its truthfulness, or to the person the book of mormon is bearing witness of. Book of mormon is neither easily corroborated nor refuted by dna evidence. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic.

Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. One of the most popular arguments against the book of mormon involves results of dna testing. But being the strongest evidence so far against the book of mormon is a relative thing, akin to selecting the best smelling skunk in your local forest. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations. If, following further research, a haplogroup not attested in asia was found in some asian populations, could not the same thing happen in the new world as the dna. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.