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. For detailed maps see our book of mormon geography site. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. The two big problems with the mesoamerican model for book of mormon geography are 1 there is zero evidence of the book of mormon narrative there and 2 the proponents insist joseph didnt know much about the book of mormon. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is unique in this regard. A radically different book of mormon geography theory. Interesting as these matters may be, study of the book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose. Cdc and under the continued direction of governor andrew cuomo, broadway shows in new york city will extend the current suspension of all performances through june 7, 2020. Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor halverson, and seth. Although the book of mormon is primarily a religious record of the nephites, lamanites, and jaredites, enough geographic details are embedded in the narrative to allow reconstruction of at least a rudimentary geography of book of mormon lands. Book of mormon geography matters god intends us to find and use the evidence he has givenreasons, if you willwhich affirm the truthfulness of his work. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new. This is the first map to actually do this i believe.
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. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. The hill cumorah in ontario county ny is the hill where joseph smith found the golden plates and is the same.
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. The book of mormon is alive real people, real history, and real experiences which the lord uses to talk to your heart while you read. 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 them to presentday geography or place names. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. 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. Why have church leaders taught a hemispheric geography for the book of mormon rather than a limited one. Maps true book of mormon geography lands western new york. Internal book of mormon geography focuses on the relationships between lands and other geographic features, independent of.
This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. The nyc population section contains a wealth of historical and current demographic, socioeconomic and housing maps. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. Sharing map with rian nelson permission from works of joseph. How would the plates have gotten ti ny from south america. External book of mormon geography map watershed book of mormon geography map true lay of the land. I always post stuff on my blog first, but there have been. Based on the same map, we see that the main river in the book of mormon called sidon, is the buffalo river. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. While some latterday saints have looked for possible locations and explanations for book of mormon geography because the new york hill cumorah does not readily fit the book of mormon description of cumorah, there are no conclusive connections between the book of mormon text and any specific site.
Internal book of mormon geography map prophecy fulfilled book of mormon geography map the holland land. In this text, sorenson reconstructs the internal geography of the book of mormon. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. Here is a post i have done that deals with geography of the book of mormon. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. 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. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. Speaking of the books history and geography, president russell m. 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. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. A clip from the dvd book of mormon and new world dna produce by us at fair. Regarding point 1, i have read all of sorensons works and most of what farms and the maxwell institute have.
Editorial thoughts the book of mormon geography book. What is the book of mormon limited geography theory. Book of mormon study pages 1 nephi 17 this mormon pin is loved at. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. 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. Readers of the book of mormon may wonder, at times, where in the americas the events described took place. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon evidence. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. And for those who want to make their own maps, download our geographic data files in our open databytes of the big apple section. Watch till the end to see a point by point walk through of mormons description in alma 22 2734. Videos watch past wayne may presentations as he reveals the supporting evidences of the book of mormon as found in archaeology, geography and historical records. 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. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Has the church ever promoted a limited geography model for the book of mormon.
While i am open to many theories, so far the only one that has generated any interest is a theory placing the book of mormon lands in the new york area. In 1991, john sorensen of byu, the dean of book of mormon geography, created a book called the geography of book of mormon events. This map is the basic outline that we use for the geographical elements mentioned in the text. He shows clearly that the book of mormon occured in a rather limited geographical scope, in the order of a few hundred miles or so, and that the lds church has no official position on the book of mormons geography. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. This map has many notes and documentation, also see.
Contention over book of mormon geography is detrimental to the cause of truth. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Church releases statement on 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 books 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 these models, developed in an effort to reconcile claims in the book of. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormons authenticity.
As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. 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. These are the core areas for the history of the book of mormon and is called the western new york model. Piecing the geography together the book of mormon provides a consistent narrative on the geography of book of mormon. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad, idaho in february of 2017. Book of mormon topics geography and evidences publications. Those of you who know your bom geography, or know any links that debunk these mapsplease post if you can.
For the evidence which supports the claims made in this video, as well as a fairly comprehensive sampling of the available. Events describe over 170 features including 15 lands, 47 cities, seas, wildernesses, a river, an isthmus, distances and other geographic details interweave through the narrative with precision across time. If one reads the book of mormon, but fails to know it is true, too much baggage was brought to the experience. Discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. The reason for this contention is due to the fact that the book of mormon is not a geographical primer meant to teach geographical truths. The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and landmarks mentioned in. 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.
Such maps can be a useful introduction for those who are new to the book of mormon. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of. Frank leverett glacial formations and drainage features of the erie and ohio basins, 1902 interactive. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic. New insights into book of mormon geography priddis, venice on. This book of mormon study guide will deepen your love for the scriptures. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism. According to larry porter, walkers dictionary was suggested for the curriculum in the colesville, new york schools by the local commissioners in the. There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. 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.
Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may lds. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. Book of mormon ny geography theory part 1 mormon heretic. 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. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. This is so typical of the mormons, that when there is no evidence then invent them. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon.
The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Its been quite some time since i blogged about book of mormon geography theories. Book of mormon geography mapcomparison to new yorkcanada area. The church emphasizes the doctrinal and historical value of the book of mormon, not its geography.