Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. 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. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book. No evidence that adena and hopewell coexisted for 250 years. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. This fact alone virtually eliminates any other geographical area from being considered as lands of the book of mormon 7 socalled dna proofs use unsubstantiated theories. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. This work is the sum of over four years of nearly continuous research into possible dna connections between the native american peoples, and the prophesied remnant of the house of israel as contained in the book of mormon. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070.
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. Critics claim that such studies prove conclusively that there is no evidence of a middle eastern strand within the native american gene pool. This interpretation, still dominant among members of the mormon church, is commonly referred to as a hemispheric geography model, because it locates the events and descendants of the book of mormon peoples across the entire western hemisphere. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The oldest hebrew inscription and the psalms in the book of. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon.
Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. While dna shows that ultimately all human populations are closely related, to date no intimate genetic link has been found between ancient israelites and indigenous americans, much less within the time frame suggested in the book of mormon. Mar 15, 2015 anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Murphy began his teaching career in 1995 at the university of washington. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. One reason it is difficult to use dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is that nothing is known about the dna that lehi, sariah, ishmael, and others brought to the americas. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents.
But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Dna farms dna and the book of mormon, by cooper johnson does dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. Jul 28, 2012 the book of mormon tells of at least two other peoples that came to america, the oldest of which was not a tribe of israel, but probably asian. There is simply no basis to claim that there is no genetic evidence linking native americans and the middle east. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face.
If the book of mormon were a historical record, one would expect that, like the lemba, there would be dna evidence to show that some remaining group of amerindians could trace their dna back to jewish origins. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon tells of at least two other peoples that came to america, the oldest of which was not a tribe of israel, but probably asian. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his. Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Book of mormon dna mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. That is, when confronted with dna evidence that doesnt track with what theyve been taught about the inhabitants of ancient america, many people confuse the issue of thats not what ive been taught with the matter of what the book of mormon actually.
Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. Furthermore, the idea that native americans were descendents of israelites was an erroneous idea written and promoted by many other americans before the book of mormon existed, including ethan smith and solomon spaulding. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Dna clearly confirms what anthropologists have been saying for close to 100 years that native americans come from asia for some reason many think this concept is new. In the past few years, dna studies have been used to provide what may be the strongest and most convincing evidence so far against the authenticity of the book of mormon.
Oct 01, 2019 click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. 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. Modern dna evidence in no way disproves the traditional lds belief that book of mormon peoples represent the principal ancestors of the american. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. The mormon faith is at a crucial point in its history to decide how future mormons will look at the book of mormon. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. 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.
Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. On its web site, under the mistakes in the news heading, the church declares, recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. May 11, 2009 a recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. In 1955, thomas ferguson, a latter day saint and the founder of the new world archaeological foundation nwaf, with five years of funding from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, began to dig throughout mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of the book of mormon claims.
In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. Jun 07, 2018 the book of mormon cannot be authentic in light of the documentary hypothesis because it relies on some material from the priestly source that was not in existence in lehis day. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. The dna evidence which shows a close relationship between amerinds and asians the dna evidence which does not support the semite origins of amerinds in the timeline necessary for us to accept the boms claims. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography.
Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Dna and the book of mormon, by david stewart takes traditional position. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. This interpretation, still dominant among members of the lds church, remained in the introduction to the book of mormon until recently. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints stared down a growing mountain of scientific evidence, and church leaders blinked. The book of mormon claims that the native american peoples are descended from the house of israel, but the dna evidence, according to this book, points to an asiatic origin for the american continents native people. 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. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it.
Thomas murphy, anthropologist, mormon scholar, and dna researcher, acknowledges the problem that the dna evidence presents for the historical accuracy of the book of mormon. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers.
Produced by fair, a nonprofit organization that sponsors conferences and websites in defence of the church, this video dispells what for some is a troubling criticism. Thomas murphy, mormon anthropologist, american apocrypha, 2002, p. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon.
Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. 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. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. 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, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book.
Oldest human genome reveals less of an east asian ancestry than thought. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Modern prophets from joseph smith to the present have consistently taught that the remnant of the other branch, the lamanites, are ancestors of modern native. For more information or to order dna evidence and the book of mormon available february 2003 please visit. Produced by living hope ministries from brigham city, utah.
In a 1961 newsletter, ferguson predicted that although nothing had. The whole problem with mormon dna apologetics is that they arent attempting to present any evidence at all, theyre merely trying to make you doubt the science while they are busy rushing the goalpost down the field from the churchs original teaching that book of mormon peoples are the primary ancestors of the native americans to the new. Centuries later, according to the scripture, jesus appeared to the nephites in the same region after his resurrection. Jun 22, 2016 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. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon 40m. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves that the book of mormon, a book of scripture used in conjunction with the bible by the mormon church, is incorrect and points to an asiatic origin versus a middle eastern origin for the inhabitants of the american continents. Even if geneticists had a database of the dna that now exists among all modern american indian groups.
They add, there has been little if any evidence seriously considered by the mainstream, scientific community that would indicate a middle east origin, or any other source of origin, for the majority of contemporary native americans. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. All dna evidence of native americans coming from east asia is consistent with all archaeological and linguistic evidence.
Dna controversy is an issue that most critics believe completely undermines mormon beliefs in the truthfulness of the book. 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. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. Secondly, according to the emory university study, a small percentage of native american dna was not consistent with asian dna, but is consistent with northern europeans and some israelites. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. Critics who attempt to rely on dna evidence to attack the truth of the book of mormon misinterpret or misconstrue what.
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