Proposed book of mormon map

The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in. Garth normans map book of mormon archaeological forum. Joseph lovell allen and blake joseph allen, exploring the lands of the book of mormon, 2nd ed. Dec 17, 2007 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. Sep 28, 2019 many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. Jan 01, 2000 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. The larger yellow oval shows the area most influenced by the olmec.

Read the classic biography of the founder of the mormon church. Muleks party first arrived in the land north see helaman 6. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book. 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. Jan 12, 2016 if a proposed book of mormon correlation is generally in the right place, further study will refine it. Notwithstanding the inanity of those who know nothing about mormonism and the book of mormon, mormons map is a mustread for those interested in the geography of book of mormon events.

Northward from ramahcumorah is a relatively large body of water 11 the nephites called ripliancum ether 15. An additional criticism of the historical authenticity of the book of mormon concerns linguistics. The large yellow circle is the approximate olmec heartland. The large red circle is the proposed area of the jaredites. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. That joseph smith and successive generations of mormon presidents and apostles taught that the nephites and lamanites ranged over all or most of south and north. The parallelism has been previously noted in such sources as v. The following geographic map is proposed according to what i believe the book of mormon requires. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The blue circle shows the jaredite heartland of the north.

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 mormon map make more sense out of scripture study with young kids book of mormon study map printable alma 127 awesome. 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. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary. Many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon. In antiquity, this region was settled by mound building cultures that existed during, and in other cases, centuries after. Ramahcumorah and 75 bcif a proposed book of mormon correlation is accurate, extensive data from many locations will support it as in the article obsidian trade patterns. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i.

In this proposed setting the isthmus of tehuantepec becomes. I call this greater book of mormon lands that goes beyond the geographic limitations of mormons abridgment within a territory outlined in alma 22. 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. Sorenson does an excellent job in showing the requirements of the book of mormon volume and the antiquity of a limited geography model among latterday saints, contra critics who claim it is nothing short of a construct by sorenson from the 1980s and a mormon. This outcome could affect all proposed book of mormon geographies. There are many puzzling aspects of book of mormon geography, but there is one which has been a litmus test for me in deciding whether or not a proposed map has a chance of being correct. Mid resolution 830 k when image is loaded, click on it for a detailed view high resolution 5. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on existing archeological sites 500 bc400 ad. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary, mormon. The nephite war with the amlicites is graphically illustrated on this map. 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.

Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. In the book of mormon it says that hagoth launched ships into the sea west near the narrow neck of land and sailed northward not west or northwest. The name derives from the word for honeybee in the book of. The scriptural basis for book of mormon geography book. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. The amlicites journeyed southwest near the city of amnihu and met the nephites at the hill amnihu, across the river sidon, where they were defeated see alma 2. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time.

The location of lands, oceans, rivers, mountain ranges, and boundaries in relationship to distances and relative positions in the book of mormon must match. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. However, when serious book of mormon students first begin with a detailed consideration of the internal map implicit to the book of mormon and then search for a plausible location that fits the book of mormons map, there has consistently been one general result. 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. Must match the relationships between features described in the book of mormon text. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. Proposed mesoamerican locations for the setting of the book of mormon. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands. The scientific search for nephite remains mormons in transition. May 20, 2011 where are these major book of mormon cities. The most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. 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.

If, for example, a map claimed that zarahemla was on the east of the river sidon, we would know from our internal map based on the book of mormon text that this cannot be true. Jul 17, 2016 the most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. The best book on book of mormon geography i have ever read. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. It seems to me your proposal and responses thus far are moving in that direction. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon. 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. If a proposed book of mormon correlation is generally in the right place, further study will refine it. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. Here is another version of the map with named cities in the land southward and their proposed correlates. You will also see various cities change from nephite to lamanite control or vice. Allow me to state it as a formal logic puzzle, which you may now try to solve yourself before reading normans solution.

I love this map and i think it will improve the quality of my study. Book of mormon tours and research institute, 2008, 422. An obvious necessity of any proposed book of mormon geography is that it be consistent with the internal geographical clues found in the text. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon.

At least eighty versions of a book of mormon map have been produced. The provisional state existed for slightly over two years and was never recognized by the united states government. The central america theories just never made sense. The heartland model is a proposed book of mormon geography that spreads the scriptures new world setting over much of the eastern united states. Isbn 1555175104, library of congress catalog number 9498119.

Must match the relationships between features described in. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. The amlicites journeyed southwest near the city of amnihu and met the nephites at the hill amnihu, across the river sidon, where they were defeated see. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon. Land southward to land northward map animal migrations wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. A careful investigation of the book of mormons internal. 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 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints does not officially endorse any one particular geographical model for where the events in the book of mormon. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave. There are actually many puzzling aspects of book of mormon geography, but there is one which has been a litmus test for me in deciding whether or not a proposed map has a chance of being correct. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists.

Proposed details around zarahemla book of mormon central. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon, printed by bonneville books, springville, utah, first printing 2000. Jun 18, 20 book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon stay safe and healthy. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. In a discussion of this topic on an internet discussion board i examined holleys map to find out if it is consistent with internal book of mormon geography. Proposed map of the book of mormon this 26 x 28 map is the perfect study companion as you explore the lands of the book of mormon as it allows correlation of the book of mormon with the ancient archaeological sites as well as the modernday map. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, salt lake city.

I think this is a clear cut case of merging this information into this article. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. 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. As stated in volume 2 of a mormons unexpected journey, we looked at a map and discussed the popular lds supposition that the book of mormon history took place in central america, specifically southern mexico, guatemala, and the yucatan peninsula. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1985, p. Jan 28, 2020 when lehi embarked on his journey around 600 b.

Garth norman, book of mormon mesoamerican geography. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey to. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. This book deals with the varoius proposed geographies of the book of mormon since its initial publication in 1830. Mesoamerica, the region of southern mexico, guatemala, and adjacent nations. 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. Book of mormon central archive proposed details around zarahemla.

There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names. The book of mormon talks about a sea east and a sea west. According to the text, the nephites and the lamanites initially spoke hebrew 600 bc and might have spoken a modified semitic language until at least 400 ad, when the book of mormon ends. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor. Book of mormon places and locations mormonism to grace.