Mound cities appear to have been designed for defense. Following is a brief synopsys of the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography of the book of mormon. Sep 26, 2011 i always post stuff on my blog first, but there have been quite some heated comments with some imaginative maps at mormon matters where i used to blog, such as the malay theory, the baja theory, peru, and the great lakes theory. Venice priddis has achieved this in a remarkable piece of detection which produces a unique geographical setting. The heartland theory is essentially that the ancient inhabitants of the heartland of north america known as the hopewell mound builders. The book of mormon and the united states of america, bruce h. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. I always post stuff on my blog first, but there have been quite some heated comments with some imaginative maps at mormon matters where i used to blog, such as the malay theory, the baja theory, peru, and the great lakes theory. I was first taught and inspired about the heartland theory by my great friend rod. Its clear that the heartland model is mostly laid out wrong.
Jun 07, 20 the book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. The book supports its heartland theory of the book of mormon with overwhelming evidence that is. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland.
The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts. Readers of this blog know that i have not made my disapproval of the socalled heartland theory for book of mormon geography a secret. 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. Third, that it doesnt matter where it took place because the book has a spiritual message and purpose. 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. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Over 500 stunningly beautiful photographs combine with quotes, stories, charts, commentary, maps and scripture to introduce the reader to the rapidly mounting body of evidence that presents the very real possibility. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. Of course, the most prominent alternative to mesomania is the heartland theory, also called moronis america, which puts the setting within the general boundary of the 1842 united states, usually referred to by joseph and his peers as america or this country. While most lds scholars who grapple with details of book of mormon geography see mesoamerica as the most likely or only reasonably candidate for the ancient new world setting of the book of mormon, several people have loudly touted an. Dec 11, 2014 believers in the book of mormon generally adhere to one of three theories.
As latterday saints know, making the two meet is no easy task. 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. It is titled exploring the book of mormon in america s heartland a visual journey of discovery. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new.
These maps follow the details of the amazing book moronis america by jonathan neville and the concepts and details from exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland by rod meldrum. Jan 18, 2018 according to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to the americas around 600 b. See many of the territories, lands, cities, events and battles spoken of in the book of mormon with specific map detail. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. The fact that the mammoth elephant, horse, and ass were supposed to have been extinct in north america before book of mormon time has caused many to doubt, if not disbelieve, the books authenticity and divine origin. The border by the west sea is where nephi and lehi and their party landed. Heartland model ignores book of mormon passages that place elements of the promised land outside the presentday or josephs day united statesincluding the visit of christopher columbus, who never entered the modern day united states. It illustrates which some call the heartland theory of the book of mormon, which is that all the events took place in north america. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition. Even so, the american heartland is part of the book of mormons authentic literary setting. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily. See the book of mormon timeline and explanation of the heartland model on back. The hopewell and nephite cultures thrived during the same time frame, 400 bc 300 ad and many students of the book of mormon believe they are one and the same. In the other corner is the challenger, a new theory that places book of mormon events in a north american heartland setting. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and. According to the book of mormon, bountiful was one of the first areas settled by the nephites, ancient people who supposedly sailed from israel to.
It is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery. A heartland book of mormon exploration the millennial star. I grew up imagining that the book of mormon events took place in central america and i think this is the more common conception, so when i first received this assignment, i was a. With over a hundred other theories, these two are by far the predominant. The theory was hypothesized by 20thcentury british. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. However, since it is a growing belief among many members, it is time to awaken those followers into a comparison between meldrums map and the scriptural record left us regarding the geographical setting of the book of mormon. The land of zarahemla was on the coast of the book of mormon west sea. While most lds scholars who grapple with details of book of mormon geography see mesoamerica as the most likely or only reasonably candidate for the ancient new world setting of the book of mormon, several people have. 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. May, 2018 those who believe that the book of mormon events took place in north america often quote in the almost complete absence of written records, one must be permitted to guess, because there is nothing else to do. They also point to the promises about the new jerusalem being built upon this land and claims that america is the only one that fits it because it is the only one that doesnt have kings or queens ruling it. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america.
Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. In their heartland model book, prophecies and promises. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. I give this book a five star rating because of the evidence and theories it espouses. In the heartland of north america the hopewell civilization built some of the largest and grandest earthworks in the world. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Seen as impractical in a modern context, the heartland theory is based on geography. He also feels that anyone who differs from his revealed theory is an apostate. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. The book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook rod l. Second, that the events took place in north america the heartland. Those who promote the heartland model continuously point to words in the book of mormon about giving the house of jacob this land. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography states that the book of mormon events primarily occurred in the heartland of north america.
The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon. The heartland model basics for new world book of mormon geography. The annotated edition of the book of mormon aebom quotes nineteenth century latterday saint sources speaking of this land, this country, or this continent of america being the location of book of mormon events. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon geography. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting book of. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. It is very interesting, easy to read, and is definitely worth picking up if you are interested in the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
Every proponent of meldrums theory i have ever met was at least a little bit smug about. The heartland theory is a geopolitical concept which analyzes the political and economic success of the worlds regions by geography. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. 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. Travel in style following the nephites in americas heartland. Meldrum identify thirtysix prophecies and promises in the book of mormon that relate to the land of the book of mormon and to the. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Purchase this new cd of maps, art, cartoons, and diagrams of the setting of the book of mormon in north america.
It is therefore vital to have a clear understanding of when these animals actually became extinct. Was zarahemla in iowa and other errors with the heartland theory. The many errors in their map alone should deter much further investigation into the theory. Apr 09, 2019 the 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory.
This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. Mar 23, 2017 wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book. Book of mormon, general, lds scriptures tagged with. Mar 07, 2015 in the heartland of north america the hopewell civilization built some of the largest and grandest earthworks in the world. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. The obvious aim of this endeavor is to create the impression that these statements can only be referring to the. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Oct 25, 2018 it is titled exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery.
The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same hill where the civilizations of the nephites cumorah and the jaredites ramah fought their last battles. You cant, along with many other unsolvable issues the heartland theory brings up. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the growing body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events of the book of mormon. Why is the heartland model of the book of mormon is incorrect.
Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Meldrum, developer of the heartland model claims that north america is the only likely location where the book of mormon history played out. In antiquity, this region was settled by mound building cultures that existed during, and in other cases, centuries after book of mormon times. Can we learn more about its geography through its prophecies than we can by speculating using hypothetical maps. Kc has added the sri lanka theory, as well as rodney meldrums heartland theory and the more conventional central. The heartland model is a proposed book of mormon geography that spreads the scriptures new world setting over much of the eastern united states. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book of. Those who believe that the book of mormon events took place in north america often quote in the almost complete absence of written records, one must be permitted to guess, because there is nothing else to do. Moronis americamaps edition 150 maps of the bofm in north. Believers in the book of mormon generally adhere to one of three theories.
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