These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3. I love this map and i think it will improve the quality of my study. I think this is a clear cut case of merging this information into this article. The following table provides a comprehensive listing of the 36 prophecies and promises included within the text of the book of mormon as pertaining to its promised land. 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. Garth normans map book of mormon archaeological forum. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the land 1, and be discovered by a gentile whom the spirit of god wrought, to cross many waters 2 in order. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. The text describes most of them as classic city states alma 43. Here is another version of the map with named cities in the land southward and their proposed correlates. Listed here is a 12 day11 night book of mormon lands tour itinerary with a brief description of daily activities and places of interest to be visited on our guided tour in guatemala, the proposed lands of the book of mormon. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into.
Any latter day nation proposed as being the lands of the book of mormon must, of prophetic necessity, be able to fulfill each and every prophecy. 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. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on existing archeological sites 500 bc400 ad. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. The nephites pursued the invaders out of the land into the wilderness of hermounts see alma 2. 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. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from. Cement in ancient mesoamerica and the book of mormon. Isbn 1555175104, library of congress catalog number 9498119. While holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands.
It incorporates much of what i have learned since this journey began in august, 2011. According to joseph smith and subsequent presidents and apostles of the lds church, the geographical extent of book of mormon lands included virtually all of north and south america. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. For this reason the average reader as well as the student will want to keep a copy of this book near his book of mormon for easy reference. 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. Aug 23, 2008 the book of mormon states that some nephite dissenters who moved in a land northward became exceeding expert in the working of cement and built cities of both wood and of cement beginning in 46 b. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of 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. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. Vernal holleys book of mormon authorship annotated. If the narrow neck of land cannot be found in this target area, the credibility of the proposed locations. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Dec 17, 2007 while holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon, printed by bonneville books, springville, utah, first printing 2000. Any study of book of mormon geography must strictly adhere to criteria that do not alter the book of mormon text, the proposed map, nor established scientific dating systems. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place.
Any study of the book of mormon geography must strictly adhere to criteria that do not alter the book of mormon text, the proposed map, nor established scientific dating systems. Skeptics have argued since its publication in 1830 that the the book of mormon is the creative work of a religious con man, whose purported visit by an angel and account of hidden gold plates from which the book was written undermine it outright. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Am after breakfast we will visit the guatemala relief map which is a large out door relief map of the country to gain a better understanding of the rugged, mountainous topology of the areas we will be traveling and to gain a greater understanding of proposed geographical models of the lands of the book of mormon in mesoamerica alma 22. Aston need two lands northward is the awkward fact that the proposed hill cumorah is east of the niagara neck, their proposed narrow neck of land. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. 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. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. 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. 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. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary. There is an incredibly lengthy section in archaeology and the book of mormon covering the proposed book of mormon geographical setting, and does not really talk about any hard archaeological evidences.
Mid resolution 830 k when image is loaded, click on it for a detailed view high resolution 5. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 28, 2019 the following table provides a comprehensive listing of the 36 prophecies and promises included within the text of the book of mormon as pertaining to its promised land. In simplistic internal geographies that read the book of mormon as implying a narrow neck of. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary, mormon. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. This same area is proposed to be the lands of the book of mormon peoples. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor.
Proposed lehi travel route for the book of mormon people. Proposed mesoamerican locations for the setting of the book of mormon. Proposed mesoamerican locations for the setting of the book. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from north. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands.
Oct 12, 2014 based on textual criteria and mesoamerican topography, i have created a preliminary map for 31 lehite lesser lands mentioned by name or description in the book of mormon. The lamanites attacked noahs people in the land of nephi. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. The location of lands, oceans, rivers, mountain ranges, and boundaries in relationship to distances and relative positions in the book of mormon must match.
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. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Watch till the end to see a point by point walk through of mormons description in alma 22 2734. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon. Book of mormon lands tour days12 nights guatemala.
The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica by. 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. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. The most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. The book of mormon and place names from the area around joseph smiths home summary. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography.
Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. In order to orient his map so that the book of mormon lands mentioned as being northward and southward from each other, he employs a directional system that is cultural somewhat similar to what other groups have used in the past and still do in other parts of the world rather than as we understand the cardinal directions. 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. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the book. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of intensive study. These locations conform to over one hundred and fifty criteria taken from the book of mormon text. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. The scriptural basis for book of mormon geography book. The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and landmarks mentioned in the text, and estimate. Jun 18, 20 book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon stay safe and healthy. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of intensive study. Before we examine some of the possible locations for book of mormon geography however, i would like to stress the fact that as of today, the lord has not revealed where the nephites or lamanites lived, and as such, the lds church has taken no official stance on anything related to book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography your site for lds theology.
Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. The city state land use pattern is wellknown worldwide and forms the basis for local and regional administrative entities in many countries. Carr, president of book of mormon archaeological forum, were sending you a copy of his last article. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, uses the book to show mormon geography along with prophetic statements. 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. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon bonneville books, 2003. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. This is the first map to actually do this i believe. 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. Noahs son limhi reigned while the people lived in bondage to the lamanites. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series. The book and the map will not improve upon the sacred record, but it should certainly help to make the book of mormon story more understandable to the average reader.
Model, the lands of nephi, zarahemla and cumorah have been established with a high level of confidence. 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. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. May 20, 2011 where are these major book of mormon cities. 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.
Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. A closer look, nearly sixteen years ago, his ideas in regard to book of mormon structure, content, and authorship have received widespread notice both within and without the latter day saint community. 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. You will also see various cities change from nephite to lamanite control or vice. Much of the heartland of the united states may then correspond to the book of mormon south county or south countries. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. 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. One very distinctive feature he mentions is that there was a land northward and a land southward separated by a narrow neck of land. Muleks party first arrived in the land north see helaman 6. Jan 12, 2016 this is my best book of mormon lands map to date. Book of mormon charts 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.