Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Others argued for a setting in the american heartland. The heartland model is a proposed book of mormon geography that spreads the scriptures new world setting over much of the eastern united states. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered.
That conclusion reflects a straightforward, definitive statement that partially summarizes the rest of the story about the heartland model for book of mormon geography. There has been much discussion in recent years especially regarding exactly where the events of the book of mormon took place, most people settling upon two main places. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. We have been disappointed to read online commentary from individuals favoring a heartland model of book of mormon geography that. The heartland model proposes that the events of the book of mormon took place mostly in the heartland of the united states.
Can we learn more about its geography through its prophecies than we can by speculating using hypothetical maps. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily. Its clear that the heartland model is mostly laid out wrong. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. 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. Part of what we now call the american heartland, fits the book of mormon south country or south countries.
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 that the book of mormon history occurred in the heartland of north america. I believe early saints who read the book of mormon made some assumptions and started calling the hill by that name. Some placed the nephite capital city zarahemla in mesoamerica, others in south america. Comparing book of mormon geography models mormon lds. The scriptural basis for the heartland model rod l. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland book. Meldrum many proposed book of mormon geography theories were originated using a method proposed by dr. The heartland model of the lands of the book of mormon has been promoted since 2004 by rod meldrum and wayne may even before that. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia.
As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. The andean model identifies the book of mormon lands as south america, with the major civilizations largely along the pacific coast peru, chile, and ecuador. In antiquity, this region was settled by mound building cultures that existed during, and in other cases, centuries after book of mormon. Even so, the american heartland is part of the book of mormon s authentic literary setting. The following maps show 1 that columbus visited the central america area but that he never visited the united states area and 2 where columbus. While most lds scholars who grapple with details of book of mormon geography see mesoamerica as the most likely or only. Map of the lands of the book of mormon, in the heartland. While many lds scholars are converging on the idea of mesoamerica as the focal point for the book of mormon in the new world, there is a notable movement calling for new york and the eastern united states as the place of the book of mormon. Dont know much about book of mormon geography the faith. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. They far exceed the heartland models in their ability to synthesize the text with known archaeology.
So if you ever hear a heartland model proponent mock the idea of two cumorahs, recognize they are assuming some things that dont need to be assumed. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. Following is a brief synopsis of the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography of the book of mormon. This heartland model for book of mormon geography downplays the geographical information in the text. The evidence that has been compiled in the last 10 years is quite fantastic, if you have never seen it before.
This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. A comparison of book of mormon geographies showing new york to be the most viable setting for book of mormon events. 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 article and its embedded maps were last updated april 22, 20. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. In other words, the heartland model for book of mormon geography is fatally flawedas proven by the statements and actions of these three great prophets. See the book of mormon timeline and explanation of the heartland model on back. Moroni never mentions in the book of mormon where he buried the plates. Compelling is an understatement as more and more evidence is unearthed it is actually hard to believe the people of north america could be anything other than those whos year history is documented in the book of mormon. Written by rian nelson and edited by jonathan neville author of moronis. Use these to follow the story, take notes, draw more pictures whatever you want. The heartland model places the book of mormon civilizations in north america, especially around some of the great lakes and in the mississippi and ohio river valleys. It is amazing how many people have bought into the heartland model, promoted mostly by rod l.
Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological. 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. Siron, city of jordan, waters of ripliancum, city and land of noah, land of joshua, city of teancum, city of aaron, city of mulek, hermounts, city of nephi, land of antum, land of jershon, city of bountiful, city of. The scriptural basis for the heartland model joseph. Taking this map of the theory and moving around the map in a clockwise manner, beginning.
New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. I tend to subscribe to the heartland model because it makes sense to me, and i dont care if others do or do not however, that is not where my testimony of the book of mormon is based. Apostate book of mormon geography studio et quoque. The majority of mesoamerican book of mormon geography models seek to correlate the isthmus of tehuantepec or the isthmus of guatemala. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. The official position of the church is that the events the book of mormon describes took place in the ancient americas. 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. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Desolation repeatedly changed hands during battles between lamanites and nephites near the end of the nephite civilization. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. If you ask a proponent of book of mormon heartland why heshe is looking in the heartland, you will probably get an answer such as because thats where joseph smith said it was. More thoughts on the heartland model of book of mormon. Why is the heartland model of the book of mormon is.
City of desolation united states heartland model book. Book of mormon geography model similar to the heartland model, which includes the adena and hopewell indian tribes. A heartland book of mormon exploration the millennial star see more. The new book of mormon videos being produced by the church, similar to the bible videos, show a north american setting and i have heard some rumblings that the seminary and institute curriculum is eliminating all references to mesoamerica as the place where the book of mormon takes place. He is commanded to write the spiritual necessities so whatever the weather was, it does not matter. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Readers of this blog know that i have not made my disapproval of the socalled heartland theory for book of mormon geography a secret.
Saints and book of mormon geography church history. The core locations and events detailed in the text of the book of mormon took place in mesoamerica, but many nephites and lamanites migrated and established settlements far. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Following is a brief synopsys of the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography of the book of mormon. Taking this map of the theory and moving around the map in a clockwise manner, beginning with lehis landing in the. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
Research and evidence supporting the truthfulness of the book of mormon as a literal history of. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. Large armies in the book of mormon required good soils and plenty of water from the heartland. What is the heartland model of book of mormon geography. 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. The book was not written for its geography, but for its prophecies. 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 among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill.
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 among its proposals are that mound builders, including the hopewell and the adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in book of mormon books such as alma and helaman. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. The heartland model uses a number of parallels that either exist in many geographical models, or misunderstands elements in the book of mormon text that dont match his model. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. The city desolation was built on the borders of the land desolation, by the narrow pass which led into the land southward.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Ive studied all models including all of sorensons writings and maps, malaysia, great lakes, heartland. The large armies in ad 384 at the end of the book of mormon required at least 2,000 x 700,000 1,400,000,000 pounds of foodstuff to be delivered on the riverways up to cumorah. The book of mormon archeology foundation has a handy short list of major flaws with the recent heartland model for book of mormon geography. In antiquity, this region was settled by mound building cultures that existed during, and in other cases, centuries after book of mormon times. Two hundred and twenty gorgeous full color pages filled with more than 500 stunning photos, artwork, maps, charts, artifacts, quotes, scripture and commentary. Central america and the heartland model which comprises areas between the great lakes and florida.
Scriptural basis for the heartland model geography. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Book of mormon map book of mormon, scripture study lds. As i pointed out in my previous post, both the mesoamerican model and the heartland model are equally in alignment with this official position.
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