The bottom line is that the book of mormon seems to contain intimate geographic knowledge of ancient israel and the arabia peninsula that few if any americans in 1820 nine could have produced even with the help of rare highquality maps. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Creating a map or a virtual app for book of mormon geography has been a bit more challenging because there is no widely accepted location to pin on our modern maps. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters.
Book of mormon great lakes geography jump to subtopic. Limited geography and the book of mormon roper 229 and signi. As the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Mormons map purchase as the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma. Does the book of mormon fit best in a geography located around the great lakes. All lds students of book of mormon geography who have worked systematically with the problem in recent decades have come to agree on this sorenson 1985, 2930. Venice priddis has achieved this in a remarkable piece of detection which produces a unique geographical setting. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Because the book of mormon writers processed information about their piece of the world through cultural lenses, we must carefully analyze their geographical. This comes in 3 separate pdfs that will be automatically uploaded to your account.
Controversy, evidence, and two cumorahs the book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Nov 17, 2014 the book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Based on extensive textual analysis and comparison of the book of mormon limited geography model to existing geographical regions, timelines and cultures, the majority of lds scholars, so it has been claimed, agree that the book of mormon geography is centered in mesoamerica around the isthmus of tehuantepec, in the area of current day guatemala. I still think there is a serious problem of imprinting a particular geography even an abstract onebut if the people involved accept the scripture on faith alone, they may never care about the real world geography, so a mental abstract map. Jun 12, 2019 while the majority of the events described in the book of mormon took place in the americas, the opening chapters are set in the ancient near east. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Book of mormon geography 81 the plains of the nephites and the hill cumorah the documents cited above, all of which were associated with josephs name in one way or another, were simply conveying the idea that the events in the book of mormon took place somewhere in the new world.
Contextualize your future book of mormon studies as real and relatable. Watershed book of mormon geography map true lay of the land moraines and drumlin hills map frank leverett glacial formations and drainage features of the erie and ohio basins, 1902. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. These are the core areas for the history of the book of mormon and is called the western new york model.
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. Provide the foundation scale, geography, topography to overlay into the real world setting for book of mormon. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds archaeology. Book of mormon geography 81 the plains of the nephites and the hill cumorah the documents cited above, all of which were associated with josephs name in one way or another, were simply conveying the idea that the events in the book of mormon took place somewhere in the new world, and that the. Compelling book of mormon evidence for lehis journey.
For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the approximately 550 geography. Speaking of the books history and geography, president russell m. It, therefore, is an important geographical indicator. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor. 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. Understanding continental geography and spatial relationships and keeping accurate calendar systems. February 21 for many years, researchers have been carefully studying nephis account and comparing it with the known geography. Book of mormon geography is to serve one purpose, and that is to identify land promises and hold her inhabitants accountable to them ether 2. For detailed maps see our book of mormon geography site. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon.
Mormon s map purchase as the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. They are currently working on a book of mormon geography app. An approach to the book of mormon geography located in baja california. Venice priddis has achieved this in a remarkable piece of detection which. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names. The geographical setting of the book of mormon has been the subject of serious study and casual speculation since before the book was first published. Dec 02, 2016 an approach to the book of mormon geography located in baja california.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Evidences of the book of mormon old world geography posted by guest author jun 30, 2019. Sharing map with rian nelson permission from works of joseph. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. The articles linked below will describe the various. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Speaking of the book s history and geography, president russell m. Critics of the book of mormon have claimed that the limited geography is only a late, desperate attempt to defend the book of mormon question. Internal book of mormon geography map prophecy fulfilled book of mormon geography map the holland land purchase external book of mormon geography map watershed book of mormon geography map true lay of the land. Frank leverett glacial formations and drainage features of the erie and ohio basins, 1902. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Provide the foundation scale, geography, topography to overlay into the real world setting for book of mormon people and events. Internal book of mormon geography map prophecy fulfilled book of mormon geography map the holland land purchase external book of mormon geography map watershed book of mormon geography map true lay of the land moraines and drumlin hills map.
The benefit of an internal map is that it can be used as a study aid without. 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. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right. This is an awesome printyourown study and teaching aid to help you or those you teach understand the conditions at the beginning of the book of mormon. They tell of a prophet named lehi, who, with his family and others, fled from jerusalem.
Did joseph smith teach a hemispheric, rather than a limited, geography model for the book of mormon. Traveling from the land of desolation in the north, to the land southward, we. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and landmarks mentioned in the text, and estimate relative distances between them. Have you ever wondered where in the world nephi and his family traveled before they set sail for the americas. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. 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. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally been deciphered. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. After traveling for years through a harsh wilderness, they reached a lush coastal region where they set sail. The app allows users to navigate in and through locations in new testament jerusalem and surrounding areas. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography.
The benefit of an internal map is that it can be used as a study aid without any. James gee, the nahom maps, journal of book of mormon and restoration scripture 17. The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists. The churchs position on questions related to book of mormon geography.
The one and only river mentioned in the entire book of mormon is called the sidon. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the approximately 550 geography descriptions in the text as closely as possible. 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. Geography book of mormon subject guides at brigham young. This history contains information about the places they lived, including descriptions of. Mormon stories dr michael coe an outsiders view of book of mormon archaeology. The benefit of an internal map is that it can be used as a study aid without any controversy associated with putting the locations on the world globe. Do you want to find the lands and places of book of mormon history. Interesting as these matters may be, study of the book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. A clip from the dvd book of mormon and new world dna produce by us at fair. Explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality.
Additional maps at maps here is a post i have done that deals with geography of the book of mormon. First, you must research the inside map, the text itself, to build the foundation to overlay onto any real world book of mormon. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships. Mormon stories dr michael coe an outsiders view of book of mormon. The book of mormon does not say that the entire land northward resides in land occupied by the united states of america. This task involves defending those land promises from those who dabb. The standard of truth, 18151846, some concern has been expressed online and to us personally that the text of the book has expressed a preference against a heartland model of book of mormon geography. Book of mormon map book of mormon, scripture study lds. Based on the same map, we see that the main river in the book of mormon called sidon, is the buffalo river.
We have been disappointed to read online commentary from individuals favoring a heartland model of book of mormon geography. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day saint movement scholars that the book s narrative was a historical record of people in a limited geographical region, rather than of the entire western hemisphere as believed by some early latter day saints. I like this take on where the cities might have been. The book of mormon geography lds map and lands with dna evidence for zarahemla, cumorah, america, and indians and the narrow neck and caribbean. 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. As latterday saints know, making the two meet is no easy task. 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. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel.
New world geography location of the majority of the book of mormon narrative, in the promised landsomewhere in the western hemisphere. 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. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new york. Lds scholars have been attempting to base book of mormon geography correlation models on the two things that ancients were typically very bad at. Book of mormon geography is to serve one purpose, and that is to identify land promises and hold her inhabitants. 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. 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 real world geography, so a mental abstract map is no problem. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Breaking down the nearly 600 statements on geography to build an internal map will. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake.
The book of mormon contains the record of gods dealings with a branch of the tribes of joseph, who were divinely led to a country far away from the biblical promised land. 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. He basically built a map of relative locations of geographic features, cities, directions and distances based on references made within the book of mormon, e. Jun 12, 2019 have you ever wondered where in the world nephi and his family traveled before they set sail for the americas. The heartland is the place where it all happened, right under our very noses. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. The book of mormon includes a history of an ancient people who migrated from the near east to the americas. Hemispheric interpretations of book of mormon geography. Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. Here is a post i have done that deals with geography of the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, maps, theories and models.