Understanding the blessings, requirements and judgements upon a promised land from 911 to 2016, with an introduction to the heartland geography 11. The author, rod meldrum, began the research because of work being done with colleagues on a natural sciences textbook project. There was even a book written that no dna evidence was found in mesoamerica. Devout mormon, daniel peterson, a professor of asian and near eastern languages at brigham young university, said. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. 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. Introduction rod meldrum has, he believes, found compelling scientific evidence for the book of mormon. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. You are invited to join in a fantastic day of new discoveries and information about the book of mormon, the foundational text of our lds faith. Certain passages of the book of mormon suggest that it would be impossible to support or refute the claims of the book or mormon with dna evidence.
An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. Since the book of mormon record is a true literal historical record, then one would. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Book of mormon and dna studies response to an essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. Is dna haplogroup x2a proof that the book of mormon. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography was the result of research conducted over the course of many years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. The book of mormon prophesied that a new nation would be established in the latter days on its promised land. Youll have, for the first time ever, an eagles eye view of the mississippian ceremonial complexes of georgia, the enigmatic serpent mound in ohio, visually stunning photographs and video of sacred temples and church history sites as you. I spoke to them specifically about the x haplogroup that meldrum is using as evidence, and they all cautioned me against using it as evidence. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. 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.
No explanation of horses, dna, steel or other topics is required for conversion. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. 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. Last wednesday, rod meldrum visited nauvoo and gave a presentation on dna and the book of mormon. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians.
Scientific studies of dna, facial structure, blood types, and migration patterns have indicated that natives are of siberian origin and are totally unrelated to ancient jews. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latterday prophets and indicates north america as the location where its epic history played out. Sep 08, 20 in his book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna meldrum claims that critics of the book of mormon were too quick to claim all native american dna lineages were derived from asia rediscovering, pages 58 and lgt apologists have been misled by the critics.
Rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon. Sep 19, 2009 last wednesday, rod meldrum visited nauvoo and gave a presentation on dna and the book of mormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography.
Join the hundreds of lds faithful who have experienced the ultimate in lds educational touring with one of the heartland geographys most knowledgable and enjoyable hosts book of mormon geography. The book of mormon is exactly what it claims to be, another testament of jesus christ. 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. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other denominations in the lds restorationist movement have taught that native americans are descendents of three groups of ancient israelites who came to the new world. Rod isnt necessarily putting more emphasis on joseph smith than the current prophet, thomas s. That mission is invoked because the core of rod meldrums presentation is not book of mormon geography or dna. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. 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. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. However, dna evidence was found in the mid western portion of the united states validating the fact that this country is where the nephites and. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Jonathan neville attorney, author, historical researcher. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim.
I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Jan 21, 2016 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. There is a brandnew book written by bruce porter colleague and close friendresearch assistant of hugh nibley and rod meldrum called prophecies and promises that has some very compelling information about the bofm geography and dna evidence for a north american setting, using the scriptures and primarysource writings of joseph smith. He addressed a book of mormon lands conference on 2007oct20 in salt lake city, ut.
Meldrum is the author of exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery 4. This is visualizing book of mormon chronology promo rod meldrum 5. Recent research has been conducted on native american dna, studies potentially related to the book of mormon that may lend support to its claims. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.
As book of mormon students increasingly understand that the book of mormon actually describes a very limited geographical area in its accounts, and as they recognize that mesoamerica southern mexico, guatemala, and surrounding territory offers the best candidate for the setting of the book of mormon, they also recognize that the dna attacks. The critics are using tentative scientific findings to discredit common misconceptions about the book of mormon, not what the text actually teaches. 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. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, on youtube. In his book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna meldrum claims that critics of the book of mormon were too quick to claim all native american dna lineages were derived from asia rediscovering, pages 58 and lgt apologists have been misled by the critics. Exploring book of mormon in america s heartland photobook by rod l. 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. The idea that america may have been overwhelmingly peopled by folks from northeastern asia. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook by rod l. Youll have, for the first time ever, an eagles eye view of the mississippian ceremonial complexes of georgia, the enigmatic serpent mound in ohio, visually stunning photographs and video of sacred temples and church history sites as you discover. Your discussion of dna, and existencenonexistence of horses is not central to the book of mormons mission.
Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. The fruit of the tree was also unlike any earthly fruit. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. This publication by fair addresses the oral presentations by rod meldrum, and the dvds he produces and sells, that ostensibly deal with the geography of the book of mormon and the issues that have recently emerged concerning dna and its implications for the book of mormon. Errors of rodney meldrum true book of mormon geography. There are 36 prophecies and promises that define this nation. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. His attempt was to make the case that dna studies do indeed prove the validity, accuracy, and historicity of the book of mormon. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested.
The vision centered around a tree, known as the tree of life. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. A controversial claim of heartland apologists is that the mitochondrial. Rod meldrums new science proves that everything is. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. A detailed book of mormon geography, chapter by chapter.
This tree was far more glorious than any earthly tree could ever be. In the book of mormon, part of the official canon of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, a prophet named lehi had a remarkable vision from the lord. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna is his effort to present that evidence in a synergistic way that may offer support to some of the physical claims of the book of mormon p. Announcing a new legacy in lds tours with rod meldrum. The research herein refutes the claim that dna analysis proves the book of mormon false, on the contrary it explores genetic dna evidence that may actually support the claims of the book of mormon. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.
This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. 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. The conference is an annual event sponsored by the book of mormon archeological forum. One of the foundational claims of rod meldrum for his heartland model of book of mormon geography is that. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Meldrum firm foundation president, bestselling lds author and national lecturer. Jun 21, 2006 the book of mormon is exactly what it claims to be, another testament of jesus christ. Sessions and many other colleagues on what has now become a 2,000 page scientific textbook. The biggest problem with most antimormon attacks involving dna and the book of mormon is not so much the lack of scholarship about dna as it is the lack of scholarship concerning the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence online original presentation by rod meldrum. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy and scriptural and physical evidences.
Dna and the book of mormon the traditional latterday saint position t he book of mormon recounts the story of a small israelite group led by lehi and also one headed by mulek from ancient jerusalem to the american continent in approximately 600 bc. Its just that rod meldrums scholarship is to say the least, poorly researched and flatly wrong. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. I suggest that if we are serious about assessing whether what the book of mormon teaches is consistent with dna evidence, we must assess it based on. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Dna and population genetics a haplotype is a group of genes derived from dna that are inherited together from a single parent and a haplogroup is a group of similar haplotypes that share a common ancestor with a singlenucleotide polymorphism mutation. This publication by fair addresses the oral presentations by rod meldrum. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. This page is about the book of mormon geography by rodney meldrum and has the same deficiencies as wayne may, jonathan neville, and other heartland modelers. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false.
Why is finding lamanite dna in the americas important. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd discontinued. Prophets who taught of the messiah were called from among this people for over a. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. I have produced a video on dna and the book of mormon called the book of mormon and new world dna, and interviewed and spoke with many lds geneticists. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. Digital legend, 2009 and a focus on dna in rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna honeoye falls, ny. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Genetics and the book of mormonarchive 1 wikipedia. Some world renown scientist southerton in genetics and dna, will say it is a total shitjob, and the tbm will dismiss it as flawed science, and we dont know everything yet, the jury is still out. Sidon river, most prominent river in nephite territory.
The videos arguing that dna disproves the book of mormon have been circulating for many years. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Sold by new prints and ships from amazon fulfillment. Visualizing book of mormon chronology promo rod meldrum. After the children of lehi separated into the nephites and the lamanites, the lord changed the physical appearance of the lamanites to discourage intermarriage between the believing nephites and the. Dna and the book of mormon brigham young university. Jun 10, 2009 there is a brandnew book written by bruce porter colleague and close friendresearch assistant of hugh nibley and rod meldrum called prophecies and promises that has some very compelling information about the bofm geography and dna evidence for a north american setting, using the scriptures and primarysource writings of joseph smith. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. Were rod meldrums work merely another of many theories about where. The conflicts have caused some commentators to conclude that the book of mormon is a human document and was not translated by joseph smith from golden plates given to him.
Brant gardner is a software consultant with training in mesoamerican studies and anthropology. Just released dvds by rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. Visualizing book of mormon chronology promo rod meldrum 5. Attacks on the validity of the book of mormon using dna data support for the book of mormon by mormon academics.
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