Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new york. Proposed mesoamerican locations for the setting of the book of mormon. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon joseph l. 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. These maps are not drawn to scale and are for illustration only. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from north.
He had opportunity to obtain firsthand knowledge of ancient fortified earthworks, indian place names, biblicallyderived place names, and unique geographical locations that influenced his writings. Jul 17, 2016 the most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. The location of lands, oceans, rivers, mountain ranges, and boundaries in relationship to distances and relative positions in the book of mormon must match.
Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an. Lands of the book of mormon visit for more information and videos about this picture below. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Those of you who play videogames, or know people who do, may think the abstract book of mormon map looks familiar.
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. 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. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon, printed by bonneville books, springville, utah, first printing 2000. Garth normans map book of mormon archaeological forum. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. It was suggested by john sorenson and others that no modeler of book of mormon geography should attempt to physically place it without first extracting the. The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon.
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. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on existing archeological sites 500 bc400 ad. I propose that this location is a prime candidate for the land northward in the book of mormon. Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica by stephen l. It incorporates much of what i have learned since this journey began in august, 2011.
The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, uses the book to show mormon geography along with prophetic statements. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. 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. 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. 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. Jun 18, 20 book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon stay safe and healthy. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western.
Maps, atlases and gazetteers a to z resources in maps search this guide search. Sep 01, 2003 stunning photographs and illustrations, paired with compelling prose, beautifully showcase book of mormon lands and people, taking the reader on a tour of historical and modernday places that bring ancient scripture to life. If a sincere student of the book of mormon will conscientiously read and study the book itself and will plot out all the locations mentioned. For that reason, we have designed and prepared this artistic rendering in such a way that you can get a basic idea of approximate directions and theoretical. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Geographical relationships between book of mormon lands and water. Any latter day nation proposed as being the lands of the book of mormon must, of prophetic necessity, be able to. Brigham young has suggested the level of understanding we should aspire to. An interesting correlation with mesoamerican geography see map below. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Book of mormon lands proposed map of the book of mormon. 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. The committee reported that although the church never officially endorsed the maps, the proposed geographical locations of book of mormon cities and lands on the maps made a lasting impression which has been difficult to correct.
Stunning photographs and illustrations, paired with compelling prose, beautifully showcase book of mormon lands and people, taking the reader on a tour of historical and modernday places that bring ancient scripture to life. The scriptural basis for book of mormon geography book. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. 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. 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. The geographical relationship of book of mormon lands and various bodies of water is best understood by again looking at a proposed lnam map. The city state land use pattern is wellknown worldwide and forms the basis for local and regional administrative entities in many countries. Vernal holleys book of mormon authorship annotated 3. New world overview true book of mormon geography lands. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in.
Wayne may says the land of nephi tennessee was a higher elevation than the land of zarahemla illinois. I propose that this location is a prime candidate for the land northward in the book of. Weston to prepare six maps of book of mormon lands. It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. 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. 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. Note the naming of various bodies of water in this map. Book of mormon lands on the trail of the plates of mormon bookofmormononline. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate.
The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. Jan 12, 2016 this is my best book of mormon lands map to date. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the. Indications of weather and climate in the book of mormon by ted dee stoddard. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location.
Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book of mormon states. 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 transpired in the new world. In the late 1800s, the rlds committee on american archaeology arranged for g. Compare them to a map of palestine to view the correlations.
Proposed map of nephite and lamanite battles 321 ad to 385 ad reign of. The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and landmarks mentioned in the text, and estimate. 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. Materials, concepts, maps or conclusions presented at our forums or appearing on this website or emailed to bmaf members and guests is the sole responsibility of the contribiuting authors and does. Here is another version of the map with named cities in the land southward and their proposed correlates. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. Much of the heartland of the united states may then correspond to the book of mormon south county or south countries. The most recent internal map of the book of mormon superimposed over peninsular siam. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an inspiring book to own. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Both the book of mormon map and the video game maps feature imaginary terrain, surrounded by water and clouds.
Higher to lower elevation map wayne may, book of mormon geography presentation, ancient american history conference, slc, april 1, 2011 rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time. A summary of several theories of book of mormon lands in mesoamerica by. A to z resources in maps maps, atlases and gazetteers.
These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3. When spauldings travels are tracked on modern maps, they encompass nearly all of my proposed book of mormon geographical locations. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. You can travel virtually through the lands, confronting enemies and allies, gathering supplies, defending your base, etc. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. 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. Mid resolution 830 k when image is loaded, click on it for a detailed view high resolution 5. This has lead to more than 150 different proposed geographies.
Book of mormon archaeological forum critical criteria for identifying the new world lands of the book of mormon by ted dee stoddard thick darkness, vapor of darkness, and mists of darkness. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands. 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. These are the reasonable concerns and questions of some upon first learning that baja california has been proposed as the location of the book of mormon lands, even though the setting for that peninsula consists of magnificent vistas, worldclass wildlife habitats, spectacular coastlines, a delightful climate and an endless array of hills. While holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands.
Proposed book of mormon geography by joel hardy march 1998. I recently returned from 11 days in guatemala where i collaborated with bright people such as mark wright, diane wirth, dave gray, rick callister, van dunham, neal rappleye, stephen smoot, and rolando amado. This book is a great read and serves as a great companion to studying the book of mormon. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. May 31, 2019 in the late 1800s, the rlds committee on american archaeology arranged for g. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. The lost lands of the book of mormon takes the reader back in time to an era when ancient waters and. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader.
Prophesied cursing and blessing of book of mormon lands. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsplace names from. Unfortunately, exploring and testing his geographic. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the book. Names in red represent towns not in existence at the time of the book of mormons publication. Arianne brown is a mother of six young children and is an altra, probar, nuun and unshoes sponsored athlete. Many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. Let us explore penetrating, lifeenriching truths against a land of beauty and mystery. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon.
Following are two of the most well known theories for book of mormon geography. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Isbn 1555175104, library of congress catalog number 9498119. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and. Book of mormon lands january 12, 2015 several times our followers have commented that they wish the church would make an official statement about where the book of mormon lands are located to remove the confusion that exists about them being located in mezoamerica. Carr, president of book of mormon archaeological forum, were sending you a copy of his last article. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor. Site correlations more about these maps land northward. This same area is proposed to be the lands of the book of mormon peoples. Dec 17, 2007 while holleys map is interesting, it is far from being an accurate reflection of the book of mormon lands. Red dots are the proposed cities in this model, mostly based on. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i.
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