In 1975 thomas stuart ferguson finally mustered up his courage and prepared a 29page paper in response to papers written by mormon apologists john sorenson and garth norman. Book of mormon archaeological forum true book of mormon. Claims to be able to make precious things plain including the geography of the book of mormon. Though wheeled vehicles are still unattested throughout precolumbian america, archaeology currently shows that some mesoamerican peoples did understand the. As we saw previously, the actual beginning of book of mormon archaeology took place in 1834, when joseph and his fellow. Our goals are 1 to increase understanding of the book of mormon as an. This book is the culmination of fifty years of research by one of the foremost scholars in the field of preclassic mesoamerican studies, particularly focusing on the important site of izapa, located on the southern pacific coast of mexico near the border of guatemala. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power.
The book of mormon archaeological digest, fall, 1992, p. Mesoamerican native libraries and books were destroyed in 15001700 ad by spanish conquistadors and priests. Apr 30, 2015 the book of mormon may indeed be said to be a record of the forefathers of the american indians, but joseph smith never claimed that it was the only one, nor need we believe from this statement that the book of mormon accounts for all the ancestors of native americans. Garth norman, where was the land of first inheritance. Click to enlarge photo garth normans drawing of the treeoflife from stele 5 located at the archaeological site of izapa on the mexicoguatemala border one of the most significant cultural relationships between the book of mormon and. The book of mormon in the modern world salt lake city. Book of mormon geographymesoamerican historic geography. The word chariot conjures up images of horsedrawn war vehicles.
Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Christenson this book is the culmination of fifty years of research by one of the foremost scholars in the field of preclassic mesoamerican studies, particularly focusing on the important site of izapa, located on the southern pacific coast of mexico near the border of guatemala. Is there a surviving book of mormon place name in mexico for. It was entitled, written symposium on bookofmormon geography. Jun 21, 2016 the word chariot conjures up images of horsedrawn war vehicles. Annually, october 1, is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress into 2019, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of. Garth norman is president of the ancient america foundation aaf for. Garth norman november 26, 2019 why is this misquote in quotation marks. Baptism at the waters of mormon by garth norman, with excerpts from step by step through the book of mormon unpublished by alan miner. It was entitled, written symposium on book of mormon geography. Cbs, book of mormon llc, the harry fox agency, warner chappell. Partake of the fruit kaminaljuyu kj, alist candidate for the city of nephi, was the largest and most important site in the maya highlands during book of mormon times. Mar 10, 2020 the blog article art and iconography 2 explores a possible complementary book of mormon connection.
This reflective transformation imaging rti photo was made by jason jones in 2014 and published in v. A detailed map for the book of mormon has been produced by archaeologist garth norman which may solve a longstanding puzzle. Normans stunning discoveries of geometric design planning, and standard measures in monuments and architecture. Norman said the key to his theory is in the standard measures like the modernday ruler and compass that are tools both cultures relied upon in their art and their construction. Translating the book of mormon, both published through greg kofford books. Garth norman is president of the ancient america foundation aaf for professional and scriptural archaeology research, and is director of archaeological research consultants arcon inc. 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. What makes the monument so interesting to latterday saints is its possible connection to the book of mormon. What is the nature and use of chariots in the book of mormon.
Garth norman, director of archaeological research consultants arcon, research. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to people everywhere. State university of new york albany is the author of second witness. Garth norman, director of archaeological research consultants arcon, research associate of byus museum of peoples and cultures, and past researcher with the new world archaeological foundation. Norman s stunning discoveries of geometric design planning, and standard measures in monuments and architecture. Reconstructing the book of mormons missing stories. Garth norman, book ofmormon geography study on the narrow neck of land region, privately circulated book of mormon. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated as an open forum for presentation, dissemination, and discussion of research and evidences regarding book of mormon archaeology, anthropology, geography and culture within a mesoamerican context. It was located precisely where modern guatemala city stands today. Hugh nibley, an approach to the book of mormon, 2d ed. H38 virus true book of mormon geography lands western. Havent you always wanted to have a detailed map of just where everything is in the book of mormon.
The main purpose of the book of mormon is to the convincing of jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Jan 10, 2016 partake of the fruit kaminaljuyu kj, alist candidate for the city of nephi, was the largest and most important site in the maya highlands during book of mormon times. The book of mormon may indeed be said to be a record of the forefathers of the american indians, but joseph smith never claimed that it was the only one, nor need we believe from this statement that the book of mormon accounts for all the ancestors of native americans. Pratt a detailed map for the book of mormon has been produced by archaeologist garth norman which may solve a longstanding puzzle. The blog article art and iconography 2 explores a possible complementary book of mormon connection. My approach to the book of mormon, as a professional archaeologist, for over four decades, has been researching the book mormon and archaeology assuming the book of mormon as a history of ancient america. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. Garth norman, the definitive mesoamerican book of mormon lands map, ancient america foundation. It was located precisely where modern guatemala city stands.
Regarding the persecutions heaped upon the saints in the early days of the church, the prophet joseph smith wrote in march 1839 while a prisoner in jail at liberty, missouri. Taken from the 2003 book of mormon archaeological forum conference. Pratt a detailed map for the book of mormon has been produced by archaeologist garth. Garth norman is recognized as the leading authority in iconographic research of the early mayan izapan culture. The book of mormon archaeological forum bmaf is a 501c. The four seas of the book of mormon mormons in transition. The precolumbian dating of ancient america 1994, by michael m. Though wheeled vehicles are still unattested throughout precolumbian america, archaeology currently shows that some mesoamerican peoples did understand the concept. Garth norman bruce warren, phd diane wirth, phd bruce yerman.
The book of mormon was conceived by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez. Letter vii is the only authoritative publication about book of mormon geography, however. The main purpose of the book of mormon is to the convincing of jew. For popular favorable views of joseph smith and the book of mormon see the following. The following affiliates have contributed to book of mormon central by providing access to articles, images, and various other resources to further the cause of book of mormon research. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He began his professional archaeology career in 1965 and worked as a research associate with the byunew world archaeological foundations izapa, mexico project, completing the major work on the izapa. What is the current status of research concerning the tree of life carving from chiapas, mexico.
Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. H38 virus true book of mormon geography lands western new. Article on stela 5 by garth norman reference companion of the book of mormon. Is there a surviving book of mormon place name in mexico. Join facebook to connect with garth norman and others you may know.
Scholar links findings to the book of mormon deseret news. Sep 29, 2003 normans research as it relates to lehis dream of the tree of life in the book of mormon is included in deseret book co. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Annually, october 1, is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress into 2019, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historic research. Garth normans map book of mormon archaeological forum. Careful research and observations at the izapa temple site, combined with some of the most comprehensive knowledge of ancient olmecizapanmaya calendar systems is contained in v. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Oddly, normans map labels the bay of campeche as both the sea north and the sea south. Garth norman, title is there a surviving book of mormon place name in mexico for the land desolation. In the book of mormon, however, chariots are referenced little, and never in a battle context, making it hard to be certain about their nature. Subsequently in 1975, out of total discouragement, ferguson wrote a paper in a response to mormon apologist john sorenson and garth norman entitled. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible and is a record of gods dealings with his chosen people in the new world. 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.
Views on book of mormon geography, privately circulated book of mormon working paper no. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the. Correlations between izapa, mexico stela 5 tree of life and scriptures. After all, when you read the bible, you can turn to the maps and see where everything happened. Garth norman, archaeologist the definitive mesoamerican book of mormon lands map 40 years in the making book of mormonmesoamerican historic geography an introduction to book of mormon history. Hugh nibley, lehi in the desert and the world of the jaredites salt lake city. Book of mormon archaeology articles mesoamerican antiquities. Garth norman, book ofmormon geography study on the narrow neck of land region, privately circulated book of mormon geography working paper no. Richard hauck, deciphering the geography of the book of mormon. The primary records that were left were stone monuments with hieroglyphic writings, stone.
He worked with the new world archaeological foundation at the ruins of izapa for 11 years and has published books and papers on that culture. Cubit connection in ancient world migrations kindle edition by v. The ancient america foundation aaf is pleased to present aaf notes. It becomes apparent that the book of mormon has been a big money maker for many of these individuals, who are heavily invested in mesoamerica with their books, maps, lectures, tapes, conferences and tours. The actual quotation is obtain a knowledge of history, and of countries, and of kingdoms. The city of lib key to book of mormon geography transcript of the september 2005 bmaf conference presentation. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Parker and stone grew up in colorado, and were familiar with the church. Book of mormon central collaborates with various organizations also interested in furthering research and study of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Click to enlarge photo garth norman s drawing of the tree of life from stele 5 located at the archaeological site of izapa on the mexicoguatemala border one of the most significant cultural relationships between the book of mormon and mesoamerica may be the archaeological ruins of izapa, with its renowned tree of life stone that carries the. 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. Dec 28, 2015 the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible and is a record of gods dealings with his chosen people in the new world.