Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime to explore firsthand, the beautiful world of guatemala, the land of the eternal spring, and other wonderful countries of central and south america, mexico, and the caribbean. Traveling from the land of desolation in the north, to the land southward, we encounter the principal book of mormon lands of bountiful, zarahemla, and nephi. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Book of mormon geography map lands dna true evidence maps these book of mormon geography maps along with a wall map are available for down loading. Mar, 2014 i love the subject of book of mormon geography and enjoy hearing all the theories and research. I propose that this location is a prime candidate for the land northward. The article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m.
For full disclosure, im inclined to believe that the majority of the events in the book of mormon occurred. Arianne brown is a mother of six young children and is an altra, probar, nuun and unshoes sponsored athlete. New world geography location of the majority of the book of mormon narrative, in the promised landsomewhere in the western hemisphere. For this purpose i have created a logical model of book of mormon lands that is the most rigorous, complete, formalized, open, and transparent so that anyone can use it to validate a physical map and to study the book of mormon in the context of common reference points. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph allen, sa publishers, orem, utah, 1989, pp. City of and land of moroni, sea south, city of bountiful, city of teancum, narrow strip of wilderness, sea east, land of antum, land of desolation, land of antionum, sea north, city of nephi, land of nephi, land of moron, sea west, city of desolation, narro. This book is full of beautiful pictures that are truly breathtaking. Its hosted by awardwinning religion writer peggy fletcher stack and salt lake tribune managing editor david noyce salt lake city. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Tours to the lands of the book of mormon guatemala and southern mexico. And what can we learn about distances and directions.
The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Apr 28, 2016 book of mormon lands map, january 2016. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. Many try to prove the book with archaeological finding. The conceptual map of the land of the book of mormon. Book of mormon places and locations mormonism to grace. 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.
Joseph smith and the beginning of book of mormon archaeology did the prophet joseph smith in 1842 locate book of mormon lands in middle america. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Sorenson attempts to reconstruct that mental map mormons map using information in the text. Publishers, 1989 for the best summary of this entire subject. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. 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. 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. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. 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. The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise is available at. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor halverson, and seth holladay, byu.
The book of mormon geography book, a promised land, the land of promise, uses the book to show mormon geography along with prophetic statements. On the malay peninsula there is a mountain pass that connects the town of manoron myanmar to the east coast of thailand. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 3number 1 article 3 1991 joseph l. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies. 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 book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Once the prophets have spoken, there are no other options, and they have. The book of mormon and the american indian the book of mormon is more than a history book of two ancient civilizations, it reveals the covenant land of joseph, the favorite son of jacob, israel who was sold into egypt by his brothers that being the promised land of america. Book of mormon lands map, january 2016 book of mormon.
The lost lands of the book of mormon takes the reader back in time to an era when ancient waters and. In the last few years i have read over 5000 pages about the south america theory and reread the book of mormon multiple times highlighting every scripture over 500 that has any reference to geography, culture, prophecies, etc that may shed light on where the book of mormon lands are. John lund true book of mormon geography lands, western. Muleks party first arrived in the land north see helaman 6. As mormon edited the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that were setting the events described in that book. This list is intended as a quick reference for locations mentioned in the book of mormon. Lands of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon.
Why did mormon give so many details about geography. It incorporates much of what i have learned since this journey began in august, 2011. What the book mainly is, is the authors thoughts and commentary as he traveled through these amazing lands. This page provides a generic map or schematic diagram of the book of mormon lands, including nephite, lamanite and jaredite place names in the promised land in the americas, without providing any scale, or attempting to relate. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for zarahemla, cumorah, america, and indians and the narrow neck and caribbean sea. Lehitours offers quality, personalized tours for cultural, religious, humanitarian, medical and recreational travel throughout the americas. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. These covenant lands are in the borders of the prophetic united states of america. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Mormon land explores the contours and complexities of lds news. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right.
The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of where they might be physically located on todays maps. Grover has done an admirable job of setting forth his sound scientific analysis and interpretations, providing a new perspective on the settings and locations of book of mormon lands. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon by joseph l. It also answers more specific questions like, how was geography central to the defeat of the robbers of giddianhi. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. Book of mormon central archive book of mormon lands map, january 2016. Secular and nonmormon historians and archaeologists see this book as a work of fiction, for they have been unable to find any city ruins or geographical settings that match what is described in this book. Placing the internal maps within mesoamerica by connecting the landmarks between the nephites and jaredites, a more concise map of the geography and locations of the book of mormon lands can be established. Jul 14, 2016 on the malay peninsula there is a mountain pass that connects the town of manoron myanmar to the east coast of thailand. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the. He brings the scriptures to new light and has some amazing insights.
The lost lands of the book of mormon phyllis carol olive on. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. 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. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Another testament of jesus christ for our day discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidences, part 2 presents more of the factors that suggest the book of mormon may be an ancient document. In 2008, the new second edition of exploring the lands of the book of mormon, with authors joseph and blake, and edited by dr. Mar 06, 2012 the lost lands of the book of mormon phyllis carol olive on. Establishing an expanded internal map of the geography of the jaredites part iv.
Book of mormon central archive lands of the book of mormon. The book of mormon geography geography map, dna, lands. Mormons map answers such general questions as, what is the overall shape of the book of mormon lands. Lund, tour guides for their view of ancient book of mormon lands which is at odds with the government of the united states and void of.
Claims the narrow neck of land is the isthmus of tehuantepec, and the basic area is that of mesoamerica. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. Here is more evidence showing that the lamanites of the book of mormon are in north america not mezoamerica as published in our book several years ago. An interesting correlation with mesoamerican geographysee map below. It is thorough, covers many aspects of the field, and is probably the most objective work at its time. Allen, exploring the lands of the book of mormon michael j. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Lands of the book of mormon sea east sea west land of zarahemla land of bountiful land of nephi land of father.
Garth norman posted by permission of ancient america foundation and the author. From the west sea to the east sea at the narrow neck of land was 1 to 1 12 days. Book of mormon tours lehitours guided tours of guatemala. Cheesmans, the world of the book of mormon, deseret book, 1978. However, the selfpublished nature of the book should not dissuade readers from using it as a valuable contribution to book of mormon studies. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. This book is a great read and serves as a great companion to studying the book of mormon. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. This new 919 page book is expected to be the encyclopedia of book of mormon history and geography for years to come. It is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one.
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