Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may

Book of mormon archaeology in north america wanyes intro. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith. Archaeology proves that the hopewell people 200 bc to ad 500 grew out of the. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and grandparents to sixteen. Many items mentioned in the book of mormon have not been and may never be verified through archaeology, but many have been. Hidden north american archaeology and native america. Maps moronis america the north american setting for.

In this lecture and slide presentation authorpublisher wayne n. He is a 49 year convert to the lds church and has served in four branch presidencies, three elder quorum presidencies, seminary instructor, gospel doctrine instructor, veil worker at the oakdale minnesota temple, and currently is serving as gospel doctrine teacher of the menomonie. 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. Ancient lightskinned native americans destroyed in war. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of.

Wayne may, author and publisher of ancient american magazine now in its 25th year of print, continues to fill its pages with new and past discoveries in the americas. Book of mormon archaeology in north america by wayne may, one hill guy. Twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon.

Lost history, lost civilizations, learn the answers, see the proof and lets discover together the lost history of pre columbus america, and all the great civilizations some larger than rome in their day. Watch as wayne may presents the parallels in geography, archaeology and timelines between the jaredites and the adena civilization of north america. Read the legends, see the evidences and take it from there. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne n. Author, historian, and explorer wayne may will demonstrate similar parallels between two distinct ancient cultures of north america and will match them with the jaredites and the nephites. Book of mormon tours with wayne may lds archaeology. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may. Jul 20, 2016 wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. The maps he presents as the best guesses seem quite different than those shown here on your website. Read the post i made on this blog entitled american exceptionalism and the book of mormon. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. May will take you on a fascinating journey through. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of mormon.

Exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what. Book of mormon archaeology in north america facebook. The book of mormon is true and could have only happened in north america. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Wayne may from ancient american magazine how do thousands of native american archeological sites support the book of mormon.

True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Wayne may quick start to cumorah april 11th, 2019 book of mormon archaeology in north america book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Wayne may the 2 most controversial archaeological finds in north america part 1. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may s twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. I attended the workshop listed as book of mormon archaeology in north america. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for sixteen years and covers the precolumbian americas. Wayne may s twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture. Adena and hopewell peoples lived in pennsylvania and western new york, but this region represented the impoverished fringe of their culture. Book of mormon archaeology in north america eternal. Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america.

Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement generally believe that the book of mormon describes ancient historical events in the americas, but historians and archaeologists. Ancient lightskinned native americans destroyed in war book of mormon pt. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. Jan 26, 2014 wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america its still very hard to tell why joseph smith did all those strange. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable.

Book of mormon geography in north america the products services offered by wayne may are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. 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. There is plenty of evidence in north america supporting the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america documentarytube. Wayne is author of four books on the subject of book of mormon archaeology in north america. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. You may go all over north and south america and build up stakes when the time.

Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, the definitive work on book of mormon archaeology by a qualified mormon scholar. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. He has been presenting information on the topic of north americas archaeological data since 1994 which demonstrates how it applies to the book of mormon timeline. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. When they say directly support, they typically mean that they are looking for a direct corroboration, such as the presence of the name nephi or zarahemla in association with ancient. Wayne may describes independent archaeologicalevidence confirming book of mormon dates and cultures among the cherokee, iroquois. The ancient america lds special editions covers a wide variety of topics from native american traditions, archeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america, and writings from joseph smith and the book of mormon leaving no doubt that america is the the promise land of the scriptures. Ferguson and the new world archaeological foundation are often used by critics to demonstrate that there is no book of mormon archaeology. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america. For example, early mormons believed book of mormon lands stretched throughout all of north and south america, a presumption clearly at odds with the book itself fig. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and forts featured in season one and two of the tv series. Much of the motive is for nationalistic, statist reasons, which is a real problem. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017.

While the book of mormon may follow the common biblical precedent of. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wanyes. The book of mormon mentions the use of silk six times. Wayne may distorts facts about hill cumorah book of. Zarahemla and the nephite nation, hayriver press,colfax, wisconsin march 2002. The book of mormon shows that the promised land for the nephites and.

I have listened attentively to his fireside presentation and watched in amazement as he almost mesmerized his audience with tall tales and misrepresentations of what the book of mormon states. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. They publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which covers precolumbian americas. Wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america. Implied are the coverup by the smithsonian institute in the name of manifest destiny. When he could not confirm their existence, it is said that he lost his belief. Together they publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which has been in continuous print for 17 years and covers the precolumbian americas. They publish the quarterly magazine ancient american which covers pre columbian americas. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may by lds archaeology. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. Meldrum president, firm foundation update on the progress of heartland book of mormon geography. Wayne gives firesides to members and nonmembers alike, wherever he is invited to present. It is a common claim by critics that there is absolutely no archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Questionable archaeology and the book of mormon by brant gardner in recent years, two very different books have appeared that discuss the place of the book of mormon in the.

Thomas stuart ferguson went to search for book of mormon lands. Taken from the new dvd touring book of mormon lands in north america. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. Wayne and kristine are the parents of seven children, and. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. 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. This is the battlefield tour youve been waiting for. Our goals are 1 to increase understanding of the book of mormon as an. Wayne may on book of mormon archeology joseph smith foundation. Wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube pt 1 i used to believe lds books history taking native american artifacts church history book of mormon lds church my roots latter day saints. Book of mormon archaeology in north america a lecture may, wayne n.

Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Archaeology and the book of mormon wikipedia republished. Wayne may, with a heart for the book of mormon, has been working on ancient american history for 30 years and has surprised all the experts year after year with new findings by proving the existence of millions of native americans living on this soil with their wars and their religion. The 2 most controversial archaeological finds in north america michigan plates discovery 18.

Archaeology research in precolumbian americas and the book of mormon. Jul 2, 2015 wayne may book of mormon geography in north america youtube pt 1. The book of mormon in americas heartland rediscovering its. Hill cumorah wayne may shows the writings of joseph smith jr. May editor, ancient american, archaeology of america before. Mar 26, 2016 confirmed evidence of the book of mormon in north america updated 21 apr 18. Ryan fisher and wayne may will be guiding an exploration of the archaeology of the hopewell mounds, ancient cities and. The book of mormon in americas heartland rediscovering. The official program of the expo on page stated the following. Wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology. Knowing the whereabouts of the peoples and stories brings the book of mormon to life for me. Matheny is apparently unable to endorse a single work on book of mormon archaeology by any of the various mormon apologists, amateur or professional, even the magnum opus of his colleague, john l.

Ancient mounds with human bones in north america book of mormon evidence pt. A response to wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america this is the video in question, and heres the thread that prompted the investigation. Clark, archaeology and cumorah questions, journal of book of mormon studies. 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. Evidence exists that this plant was domesticated in north america in the. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. See more of book of mormon archaeology in north america on facebook. Numerous observers have suggested that the book of mormon appears to be a work of fiction that parallels others within the 19thcentury moundbuilder genre that was pervasive at the time. May will be presenting new archaeological research in americas heartland. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. Tornado season mound builders indian artifacts book of mormon stone age lake superior.

Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Nov 9, 2017 wayne may book of mormon archaeology in north america feb. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. See more of book of mormon archaeology in north america on. Thomas stuart ferguson and mormon archaeology summary. Meldrum is excited to present this special conference to explore the latest research on evidences of the book of mormon in the heartland of north america 2 days 10 speakers dozens of book of mormon validations. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. Book of mormon archaeology in north america wayne mays twopart presentation at the november 20 vernal, ut book of mormon evidence conference. Questionable archaeology and the book of mormon by brant gardner in recent years, two very different books have appeared.