Critics claim that such studies prove conclusively that there is no evidence of a middle eastern strand within the native american gene pool. Testing of the ychromosome dna and mitochondrial dna are. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon 40m. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. The book of mormon mentions several animals, plants, and technologies for which there is no evidence in precolumbian america. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Genetic and blood testing studies have found that native americans are related closely to the inhabitants of siberia and not to the ancient israelites, as the book of mormon states. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Genetic evidence supports the book of mormon narrative. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. Part of this criticism is based on the assumptions made by members of the church when they assumed that all inhabitants of the americas before columbus were descendants of the people in the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. This interpretation, still dominant among members of the lds church, remained in the introduction to the book of mormon until recently. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.
The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. Book of mormon evidence october 1, 2019 christ visits the nephites in north america the record of the nephite history just prior to the saviors visit reveals many parallels to our own. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. What other evidence do we have that the book of mormon was a godgiven translation and not a manmade creation. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are clearly not jews. 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 historicity of the book of mormon religious studies. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the. 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.
Reply toa few objections to mormonism, by professor d. There are many evidences, but for the sake of time i refer to but one, because it is personal to me. The controversy stems from dna studies of native american peoples. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. There is dna evidence that the native americans did not have the origins that the book of mormon purports that they do. Another way of explaining the strength of the positive position on the historicity of the book of mormon is to point out that we who are its proponents are content with a standoff on this question. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. 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. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. Excerpt from the book of mormon and dna studies, lds gospel topic essay.
Other evidences that the book of mormon is not manmade. A recent survey of european mtdna has demonstrated the presence of the same other haplotype motif in modern european populations, in which it is. The problem, of course, is that most members of the church arent dna experts and havent followed the dna book of mormon arguments. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. The book of mormon has come under heavy fire from critics in light of dna evidence that is said to refute the book of mormon, for the evidence points to asiatic origins, not middle eastern origins of the ancient inhabitants of this continent.
Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. To date, genetic studies indicate that native americans are most closely related to east asians,4 while no clear genetic relationship with the. There is strong evidence that book of mormon peoples likely interacted with indigenous peoples almost immediately, 8 forever complicating efforts to trace the dna lineages of. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. 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.
Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Book of mormon dna mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. The church says the studies are being twisted to attack its beliefs. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. New venue for the 2020 fairmormon conference, august 57. Dna controversy is an issue that most critics believe completely undermines mormon beliefs in the truthfulness of the book. Book of mormon and dna stuff you missed in sunday school. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful, and more. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ.
The nephites became lamanites and lamanites became nephites suggesting different shades in skin color as the book of mormon states. 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. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. It has been replaced with the new 2 dvd set the american promised land covenant, which is the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography. 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. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction.
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. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. There is strong evidence that book of mormon peoples likely interacted with indigenous peoples almost immediately, 8 forever complicating efforts to trace the dna lineages of jared, lehi, mulek, and their cotravelers. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon lds facts. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Scientists theorize that in an era that predated book of mormon accounts, a relatively small group of people migrated from northeast asia to the americas by way of a land bridge. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Emma smith gave the following testimony, as reported by her son joseph smith. Murphy, 35, is chairperson of the anthropology department at edmonds community college in. Dna evidence is offering a serious challenge to the mormon claim that native americans are descended from hebrew colonizers who came to.
Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. The dna anti book of mormon argument is the y2k of the critics weapons arsenal. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction. 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. Wikipedias other article on americas settlement does not. The purported historical narrative of the book of mormon presents an account of the origins of native american peoples that differs dramatically from the consensus position taken by scientists, including geneticists who study dna. In this episode, three geneticists respond to the lds essay book of mormon and dna studies, and to apologist michael ashs article entitled the dna challenge to the book of mormon that fizzled. 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. Sounds menacing from a distance, but is feeble when viewed close up.
The opponents of the historicity of the book of mormon must prove that the people whose religious life it records did not live anywhere in the americas. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.
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