Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Here we have an apparently faithful latterday saint who simply takes joseph smith at his word and points out the obvious central themes of the bom ancestry, land of promise etc. This is the battlefield tour youve been waiting for. We are currently working on this tour ready to get started.
Meldrum also claims that dna proves his theory, yet there is no geneticist who backs up what he claims. We begin our tour be attending sacrament meeting with the saints in the. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. Join the hundreds of lds faithful who have experienced the ultimate in lds educational touring with one of the heartland geographys most knowledgable and enjoyable hosts book of mormon geography. As far back as 2001 the x2 lineage was identified among the altaian population of southern siberia derenko et al. Knowing about the history, cultural traditions, language, and geography of the book of mormon is essential because doing so legitimately supports the fundamental reason for the books messagethat jesus christ is the lord and savior of the whole earth and that the earth itself testifies to this divine truth. Some world renown scientist southerton in genetics and dna, will say it is a total shitjob, and the tbm will dismiss it as flawed science, and we dont know. Rod has teamed up with legacy tours and travel to share. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. I have heard bits and pieces about the possibility of the book of mormon occurring in north america rather than central and south america but this book does a great job stating the theories and then. Book of mormon tours 275 n e, orem, utah 84097 rated 4. In this episode, three geneticists respond to the lds essay book of mormon and dna studies, and to apologist michael ashs article entitled the dna challenge to the book of mormon that fizzled. As book of mormon students increasingly understand that the book of mormon actually describes a very limited geographical area in its accounts, and as they recognize that mesoamerica southern mexico, guatemala, and surrounding territory offers the best candidate for the setting of the book of mormon, they also recognize that the dna attacks.
Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Jan 26, 2008 in fact, meldrum has completely changed my mind about the possibility of mapping some of the significant sites of the book of mormon. Meldrum is a researcher, bestselling lds author, and international lecturer on. Announcing a new legacy in lds tours with rod meldrum. Sep 16, 2015 in response to mormon apologetics in 2004 he published losing a lost tribe, which explores the origins of amerindian and polynesian dna and its implications for lds beliefs arising from the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. All of our tours follow the format of the book, exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph l. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon.
The heartland model of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. With over 200 fullcolor pages and spectacular photography, this heirloomquality book has become the new. I just had a video of his titled something like amazing new dna evidence that proves the book of mormon pop up as a suggestion on my youtube home screen. Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latterday prophets and indicates north america as the location where its epic history played out.
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. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands. What the discovery of the dead sea scrolls has done to spark reexamination of basic christianity, meldrums analysis of dna. Who are the children of lehi dna and the book of mormon. We have learned that the hopewell culture is a civilization that arose in the mideastern part of north america as early as 200 b. Understanding the blessings, requirements and judgements upon a promised land from 911 to 2016, with an introduction to the heartland geography 11. If the book of mormon is true and i believe it is then it is a literal historical record of real people in addition to its primary purpose of testifying of jesus christ. The hypocrisy of rod meldrum and bruce porter miscellaneous. Quarterly articles and internet articles on book of mormon history, language, culture, and geography allen, joseph l. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration.
Welcome to the book of mormon archaeological forum. Funny to me how a total imbecile like meldrum can write some drivel which supports a tbms conclusion, and they will latch on to it like it is direct revelation from god herself. Since the book of mormon record is a true literal historical record, then one would. I find the apologists meldrum conundrum highly amusing. Legacy tours book of mormon evidence tour, visited zelphs mound, also. Rod meldrum, join us for the ultimate lds tour, bookofmormon. What is the controversy surrounding dna and the book of mormon. The theory, popularized by rod meldrum and bruce h. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Rod meldrum president of the firm foundation the foundation for indigenous research and mormonism.
Book of mormon evidence and history 2020 tours book of mormon. For almost 50 years, thousands of people have explored the enchanting lands of the book of mormon with book of mormon tours. This book also offers a clear, easytofollow interpretation of scientific data relating to amerindian ancestry and genetics. Read rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna this short version article is here and the long version may be downloaded here, titled rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum effectively and powerfully addresses, and provides supporting evidence that answers both of these fundamental questions. Rodney meldrum has written a nice, glossy book on his heartland book of mormon geography model. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book. In fact, meldrum has completely changed my mind about the possibility of mapping some of the significant sites of the book of mormon. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. What the discovery of the dead sea scrolls has done to spark reexamination of basic christianity, meldrums analysis of dna research promises to do for the reexaminationand probable replacementof mesoamerica as the accepted locus of book of mormon chronology. The people of joseph smiths day knew all about the mound builders and saw great earthen works as described in the book of mormon. The mississippi river is identified as the river sidon, and big spring as the waters of mormon. Book of mormon geography stirring controversy the salt lake. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the.
Im betting costco isnt carrying louis midgelys 1968 book, or any of the things daniel c. This itinerary has great port stops and a great lds speakers. Join the hundreds of lds faithful who have experienced the ultimate in lds educational touring with one of the heartland geographys most knowledgable and enjoyable hosts book of mormon geography expert, researcher, author and lecturer rod meldrum. Rodney meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna, page 76 it is inexcusable for meldrum to be making this false claim 8 years after the x2 lineage was identified in siberian populations. The research herein refutes the claim that dna analysis proves the book of mormon false, on the contrary it explores genetic dna evidence that may actually support the claims of the book of mormon. Book of mormon land cruise if you love cruising you. He began his study of issues surrounding the controversy over dna and the book of mormon in.
Meldrum is a researcher, bestselling lds author, and international lecturer on the validity of the book of mormon with an emphasis on its scriptural and physical evidences. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Meldrum and may continue to print and sell that book and pretend i never had a part of it. If this is a real archaeological site from the hopewell time period, someone should be. One of arnold fribergs illustrations in the book of mormon. Who are the children of lehi dna and the book of mormon by. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Book of mormon evidence and history 2020 tours book of.
Jan 08, 2009 this guy seems to be making money on mormonism he has dvds and book of mormon tours of the eastern united states. Dna questions with rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. Zarahemla of the book of mormon is theorized to be located across the mississippi from nauvoo, illinois in iowa see meldrum, exploring p. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Knowing about the history, cultural traditions, language, and geography of the book of mormon is essential because doing so legitimately supports the fundamental reason for the book s messagethat jesus christ is the lord and savior of the whole earth and that the earth itself testifies to this divine truth. Rod meldrum president of the firm foundation the foundation for. Firm foundation news zelph edition constant contact. Book of mormongeographymodelslimitedmeldrum 2003 fairmormon. However, the lamanites crossed the river sidon away up south beyond the borders of manti alma 16. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as. This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. Recent research has been conducted on native american dna, studies potentially related to the book of mormon that may lend support to its claims.
New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. Agree or disagree, there is no question, meldrums research is evoking a powerful response on all sides of this discussion. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. Simon is married to jane who is an english teacherlibrarian. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy and scriptural and physical evidences.
Oct 02, 20 meldrum also claims that dna proves his theory, yet there is no geneticist who backs up what he claims. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Meldrums attempt at scholarly certification book of mormon. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. A detailed book of mormon geography, chapter by chapter. Rod meldrum introduction to firm foundation expo youtube. Why is finding lamanite dna in the americas important. Jan 21, 2016 response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website.
Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Book of mormon evidence discovery tour legacy tours and travel. To see the daily blog, book of mormon answers, free videos, or to. This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. Book of mormon evidence discovery tour legacy tours and. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. The book of mormon states that lehi left jerusalem about 600 b. At book of mormon tours we strive to provide the type of experience. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. The dna evidence is compelling on its own, but meldrum also goes through approximately 3 hours of other evidence too vast to discuss here, which fully supports his hypotheses.
The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. Lehi and his family, who came from the holy land area, where descendants of joseph that was sold into egypt. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. So of course, having nothing better to do ill do the dishes later, i watched it. My bias is that the setting for the book of mormon is the great lakeseastern u. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. I have produced a video on dna and the book of mormon called the book of mormon and new world dna, and interviewed and spoke with many lds geneticists. This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. Meldrums attempt at scholarly certification book of. There are 36 prophecies and promises that define this nation. Book of mormon geography expert, researcher, author and lecturer rod meldrum. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. He is convinced the mound builders were the ancient nephites and claims their dna matches israelite dna haplogroup x. They claim archaeological and dna evidence for their model, but they start with. 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. And its being sold in costco down here in at least the mormondom part of arizona. Reserve your tour now american church and book of mormon histories june 1224, 2021 tba per person, based on double occupancy tba per person, based on single occupancy tba per person, based on triple occupancy tba per person, based on american covenant tour read more. Nov 25, 2009 i find the apologists meldrum conundrum highly amusing. The book of mormon prophesied that a new nation would be established in the latter days on its promised land.
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