Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Is there evidence for great destruction in the land northward at the death of christ. We especially welcome those studying the book of mormon in seminary this year 20 and hope the book of mormon genealogy chart enhances their study. What i would like to share are just a few things that i havent seen published, which some may find quite fascinating, particularly concerning the surprising geological origins of this stone. This makes the geology of the area diverse and complex. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. In a book that is the first of its kind, jerry grover, a professional civil engineer and geologist, utilizes geologic and geophysical analysis with clues. This book is a landmark event in book of mormon studies and is a book that must be read by every serious student of the book of mormon. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The great strength of the book is that it provides a wellargued perspective based on the geology of natural disasters that is new to the analysis of the book of mormonone that adds to the reality of book of mormon events and opens new doors for potential research. Having had some acquaintance with the geology of mexico, guatemala and belize during my employment with shell oil co. The likelihood of such a setting was greatly strengthened by john l. Book of mormon geography, information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, questions and answers, doctrine, genealogy, gospel, scriptures.
Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. An analysis of all geologic events described in the text of the book of mormon, with specific geography identified. It is the formative period that is of most interest to us as its duration of c. Geology in the book of mormon and mesoaerica jerry grover 416. Over the past twentyone years, editor royal skousen has pored over joseph smiths original manuscripts and identified more than 2,000 textual errors in the 1830 edition. Cecil and willard bean, the geography of the book of mormon 1948 mcgavin, e. Cecil, historical background of the doctrine and covenants 1949 mcgavin, e. Many preachers were trying to get people to join their churches.
Jerry grovers book, which uses geological principles to explain the occurrence of natural events in the book of mormon, is not as widely known. Geology of the book of mormon kindle edition by jerry grover. Because the book of mormon reference companion is one of the most useful teaching reference books in recent years, we asked the general editor of this volume to describe the purpose of this book as well as some things he learned while compiling it. River sidona key to unlocking book of mormon lands. Geology of the book of mormon attempts not only to explain the natural disasters the nephites described but also to help identify book of mormon cities based on the location of mesoamerican tectonic plates, volcanoes, fault lines and hurricane tracks. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. An evaluation of all geologic events contained in the book of mormon, with a specific analysis of the san martin volcanoveracruz fault system in relationship to descriptions given in the book of. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Jared, his brother and their friendsa geographical analysis of the book of ether. Our book of mormon genealogy chart is the result of several years of study and work. Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon scientific. Sorensons groundbreaking book, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, published in 1985. Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon archaeological.
The traditional approach at the y has been to seek anthropological human based commonalities. The theological and religious teachings of the book of mormon are important in three respects. Anyone who had read it before may 18, 1980, then, was riveted by the descriptions emerging. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Geology of the book of mormon by jerry grover ebook lulu. Earthquakes are also mentioned several times within the text, so one would expect to find seismic activity in book. Review of geology of the book of mormon book of mormon. Smith once called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion smith, 1902, 4. Geology of the book of mormon book of mormon scientific and.
Sadly, all other book of mormon believing denominations are following the lead of the lds church and believe in a mesoamerican model as well. The author is dedicating all proceeds from the book to additional scientific geologic and engineering studies to cast further light on the ancient setting of the book of mormon. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. The idea for the book of mormon reference companion originated in spring 1996. Pdf an evaluation of all geologic events contained in the book of mormon, with a specific analysis of the san martin volcanoveracruz fault. Unbeknownst to most book of mormon geography enthusiasts is the field of geology and its relevance for understanding the geography of the book of mormon. The mormon church, better called the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, started when a young man named joseph smith was confused about religion. The book of mormon reference companion religious studies. The book of mormon was first published in march 1830. Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition. First, its doctrine often agrees with traditional christian beliefs in sometimes surprising ways and at other times undermines the bible and traditional christianity. Jerry grovers book, which uses geological principles to explain the occurrence of natural events in the book of mormon, is. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient.
Geology and the book of mormonin john lunds book mesoamerica and the book of mormon. God showed his temporal prophets everything from the beginning to the end of time, as accounts record in the pearl of great price and the book of mormon. Capitalization of names follows the practice of the published text of the book of mormon. In mexico and guatemala the north american and caribbean plate boundary is known as the cuilco chixoypolochic fault. Watch till the end to see a point by point walk through of mormons description in alma 22 2734. The book includes extensive details and a professional academic technical analysis of volcanoes, fault systems, meteorology, and unlike many. He lived during a time when religion was a hot topic. The surprising geology of joseph smiths brown seer stone. 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. Geology true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Geology of the book of mormon c ontents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon geology and geography why the lds church.
In john lunds book mesoamerica and the book of mormon. Other geologic events in the book of mormon jerry d. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. Geology of the book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Mesoamerica also fits the book of mormon description of having precious stones 9.
The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. In the introduction of the book of mormon, smith states that it is the record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which also contains the fullness of the everlasting. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. The book of mormon area in mesoamerica has a triple junction of the north american, caribbean and cocos plates. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In a book that is the first of its kind, jerry grover, a professional civil engineer and geologist, utilizes geologic and geophysical analysis with clues in the book of mormon itself to provide an eyeopening placement of the book of mormon in its geologic setting.
Excluding the bible and similar writing, can you prove to an atheist or to someone that is agnostic that god exists. Problems with the brass plates of laban by richard packham one of the first dramatic episodes in the book of mormon is the story of how lehis family was able, with gods help, to obtain the brass plates from their custodian laban 1 nephi 3 5. New english translation of the caractors document from. The maya had turquoise, emeralds, obsidian 10, and a quality of jade 11 that surpassed that of the chinese jade 12. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death. Allen and the postulations in his book exploring the lands of the book of mormon, 1989.
Grover publications, 2014, 208 mentions a 2007 drought in sydney, australia which caused an infestation of. About two months ago jerry grover author of the free book geology of the book of mormon released a free selfpublished book pdf that proposes a possible translation into english of what is known as the caractors document. First published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its estimated million members. Pdf geology of the book of mormon jerry grover academia. We at book of mormon christian believe that if you take the record alone without any alleged statements by joseph. In a book that is the first of its kind, jerry grover, a professional civil engineer and geologist, utilizes geologic and geophysical analysis with clues in the book of. Geology in the book of mormon and mesoaerica jerry grover. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Prophesied cursing and blessing of book of mormon lands. Geology of the book of mormon welcome to the book of.
There have been a flurry of articles over the last 2 12 years regarding the translation process of the book of mormon, and in particular the use of seer stones. He notes that gold, silver and copper are mentioned several times in the book of mormon being found in abundance in latterday saint blogs is a portal for mainstream blogs about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, blogs by. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. The reason for this in part no doubt was because the foremost investigators in the field of book of mormon. There must necessarily have been a volcano involved. Searching for book of mormon ruinswhat should we expect to find. Alert readers of the book of mormon will recognize in this story several parallels to the cataclysm described in 3 nephi. The author is dedicating all proceeds from the book to additional scientific geologic and engineering studies to cast further. And there came forth poisonous serpents also upon the.
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