The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer. It was the birth of the united states of america that ushered out the great apostasy, when the earth was darkened by the absence of prophets and. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his. This weeks episode, enos 1, enos prays mightily, is the last episode of the currentlyscheduled releases. Historically, latterday saint leaders have identified the range of north and south america as the land of promise, as well as the land of zion. Book of mormon videos official trailer 2 nephienos.
Lehis family sails to the promised land book of mormon. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is king benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16. Where were famous book of mormon cities, like zarahemla and bountiful, or the epic battlefields of the nephites. Subscribe to the new book of mormon videos youtube channel the videos can be found on, in the gospel library app and on the new book of mormon videos youtube channel. This first collection of videos covers the beginning of the book of mormon through lehi and his familys arrival in the promised land. 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. What have prophets thought about book of mormon geography.
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. Readers of the book of mormon may wonder, at times, where in the americas the events described took place. The book of mormon videos youtube channels english, spanish and portuguese have more than 300,000 subscribers. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. There are actually many statements by church leaders that the book of mormon civilization was in the united states.
The lord commands nephi to build a ship 1 nephi 1718. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. Wayne may presents archaeological support of the book of mormon to a group in malad. These writers have poured over maps of both north and south america in trying to find book of mormon lands.
These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3. The book, first published in 1842 and then canonized as scripture in 1880, is the subject of the latest now you know video from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The films cover major stories from the book of mormon, and will comprise a media scripture library in addition to the new testament videos that have already been released. Were the nephites and lamanites spread throughout both north and south america or did book of mormon events occur within a more confined area. 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. Is it revealed where the book of mormon took place. Now you know why the book of mormon is not taught in any history class in. Book of mormongeographyold worldbountiful fairmormon. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma and amulek are delivered by the power of god alma 815. The book of mormon and church culture are very explicit that god always wants us to approach him in prayer, repentance, etc and he always has his arms. Watch king benjamins speech in the first book of mormon. Book of mormon geography a powerful backdrop to books. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video.
The lord commands nephi to build a ship 1 nephi 1718 book of mormon. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. Lehis family sails to the promised land 1 nephi 18 book of mormon. Fascinating video on book of mormon lands archaeology. The views expressed herein are the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. The release schedule of new book of mormon video series. The liahona begins to work again, and nephi steers the ship toward the promised land. Book of mormon videos in chronological order youtube. Lehis family finishes the ship and sets sail towards the promised land. The lord commands nephi to build a ship book of mormon.
Every friday since september, the church has released an episode of the book of mormon videos series. Lehis family sails to the promised land 1 nephi 18. The book of mormon map described in alma chapter 22 has finally. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. As shown in this video, individual readers of the book of mormon can look to past and current general authorities of the church as examples in. Aston, journal of book of mormon studies, 1998the book of mormon tells of a land of bountiful, a fertile place on the arabian peninsula where nephi built the. The book of mormon west sea and east sea, on the other hand, are proper nouns that is, they are the actual names of bodies of water that situate on the west and on the east respectively, of the lands of zarahemla and nephi. The book of mormon itself is the best source for understanding the geographical locations contained therein. Book of mormon videos in chronological order richard c. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Additional videos still in production will be released later. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ.
The first 15 videos in the series have been viewed more than 25 million times in 210 countries. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. This series of videos will take you on a journey through the promised land, where the prophet lehis family settles and eventually separates into two opposing groups. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The united states is the promised land book of mormon. Ultimate book of mormon lands including the country of honduras. Subscribe here to be notified when new videos are published on the new book of mormon videos youtube channel bookofmormonvideos. Unlike the bible videos, which took shorter segments and pieced them together into longer videos, the book of mormon videos have been filmed in longer episodes that will also be broken down into smaller segments that can more easily be shared in classrooms and home settings to emphasize specific teachings or principles. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Antionum land of bountiful city of bountiful land of east wilderness hill riplah jershon land of melek land of narrow neck of land sidon river seas east and west zarahemla city of zarahemla land of. Ultimate book of mormon lands including the country of honduras escape winter and join with us after christmas. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed. Lehis family sails to the promised land 1 nephi 18 book of mormon by book of mormon videos. A clip from the dvd book of mormon and new world dna produce by us at fair. Produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, these videos will help you more fully understand the truths taught in the book of mormon and strengthen your testimony of its divine origins. Watch the video or read a summary of the points below. 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. The second edition of exploring the lands of the book of mormon is an all new presentation of the original lds bestseller, featuring numerous developments and discoveries of the last twenty years regarding mesoamerica and the book of mormon. After eight years in the wilderness, lehis growing family comes to a land near the sea. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a hand and a bird. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read.
The videos will be from 12 to 24 minutes in length. The united states is the promised land foretold in the book of mormon continuing, he wrote, a place where divine guidance directed inspired men to create the conditions necessary for the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. This work is not an official publication of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 12, season 1, episode 8, depicts lehi, his wife, sariah, and their family as they sail to the. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a.
Skeptics have argued since its publication in 1830 that the the book of mormon is the creative work of a religious con man, whose purported visit by an angel and account of hidden gold plates from which the book was written undermine it outright. These new videos will continue to supplement the faiths 2020 homecentered study of the book of mormon. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies. Notwithstanding our afflictions, we have obtained a land of promise. Book of mormon geography in north america wayne may youtube. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Several times our followers have commented that they wish the church would make an official statement about where the book of mormon lands are located to remove the confusion that exists about them being located in mezoamerica.
The book of mormon videos based on 2 nephienos will cover what prophets in the ancient americas taught concerning the gospel of jesus christ. Come follow me intro to book of mormon dec 30jan 5 the quest to find jesus christ. The lost lands of the book of mormon phyllis carol olive on. Church announces new book of mormon videos coming this.
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