The purpose of constructing unbiased internal maps is to orient major lands, seas and landmarks mentioned in the text. This will give you the chapter summary and show you on the map where that chapters events occurred, what year or range of years they covered, and any traveling that took place. Sorensons useful study aid for those interested in book of mormon geography issues. A comprehensive annotated book of mormon bibliography. Book of mormon geography the encyclopedia of mormonism.
Credit for the idea of this site goes to taylor halverson. There was a book published in 1791 by john walker entitled, a key to the classical pronunciation of greek, latin, and scripture proper names. In this book are a number of future book of mormon names, which appeared within alphabetized lists. They already made a virtual new testament app for byu virtual scriptures. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding ofthe book of mormons fundamental doctrines and principles. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. 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. The story of the book of mormon and lehis exodus from the old world begins in jerusalem, the capital of the kingdom of judah and the most prominent city in all israel.
How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Boaz book of mormon onomasticon brigham young university. The map below is interactive and gives locations for various archaeological sites, artifacts, or associated stories that may be associated with the book of mormon and its people, or book of mormon descendants. A tool for understanding how the book of mormon map used in the seminary materials is related to the scriptures. Attention called to book of mormon maps our attention has been brought in the past few weeks to certain book of mormon lands maps which are being offered to church leaders and auxiliary workers by a california organization. Sorenson born april 8, 1924 is an emeritus professor of anthropology at brigham young university byu and the author of an ancient american setting for the book of mormon as well as many other books and articles on the book of mormon and archaeology. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. This book of maps, art, information and diagrams was inspired by the wonderful book by jonathan neville titled moronis america.
Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. The book of mormon includes a history of an ancient people who migrated from the near east to the americas. The articles linked below will describe the various. Van let me see an excellent map prepared by elder clate mask who has lived and.
But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is. This history contains information about the places they lived, including descriptions of landforms, natural features, and the distances and cardinal directions between important points. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Book of mormon and the ruinsthe main issues hugh nibley. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding of the book of mormon s fundamental doctrines and. They are apparently being distributed free of charge. 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 mormon one that adds to the reality of book of mormon events and opens new doors for potential research and understanding of the geography of the book of mormon. Nor does this list represent any kind of sanction, acceptance, or preference, by any person or group, within or associated with the lee library, byu. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. Interactive book of mormon map brigham young university.
I was first taught and inspired about the heartland theory by my great friend rod meldrum. Mormons map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of intensive. Called to a new assignment, moroni returned to the plates once again to write upon them. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. This book was a common household reference in young joseph smiths time and place. The scripture citation index is the mobile version of scriptures. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all six of our children have attended. Book of mormon map scripture study lds, lds seminary. As mormon edited the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that were setting the events described in that book.
Imagined map of the book of mormon lands by tyler griffin, taylor halverson, and seth holladay, byu. Rel a 275 teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon. Virtual scriptures group creates interactive map of book of. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. King james bible old and new testaments, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, bible dictionary, and topical guide. The images cover multiple centuries, and initially originated from the brigham young university, harold b. Now a stats major at byu, harding works with stats professor g. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia.
Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 12 15 youtube. These efforts are funded by byus college of religious education and generous donors which means that you can use everything on this site for free. Book of mormon geography is to serve one purpose, and that is to identify land promises and hold her inhabitants accountable to them ether 2. Virtual scriptures group creates interactive map of book. Lee library, special collections, and map collection. Review of exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph l. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series.
Maps in hd spacer height900px spacer height900px spacer height900px spacer height900px. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad. This is not an attempt to show all the theories, models, or ideas that may apply to book of mormon geography. Brigham young university virtual book of mormon book of. For me, any map that doesnt put cumorah in new york is not useful or even relevant. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Hamath, migron, waters of shiloah, zion, mount sinai, bethabara, gathering place for jaredites, madmenah, gomorrah. Brigham young university religious studies center, 1982, 14356. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding of the book of mormon s fundamental doctrines and principles. This app lets you navigate easily between the scriptures standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Now, theyre setting their sights on the book of mormon.
Book of mormon geography, maps, theories and models. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. In the bible it is both a pn and the name of one of the pillars in solomons temple. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. Mormons map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from. We assume that at the time moroni wrote the title page to the book of mormon he thought his work with the plates was completed and all he needed to do further was to bury them, but the lord had other things for him to do. The panel on the left side of your browser lets you read the scriptures, including the king james version and joseph smith translation of the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. 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. Reynolds suggests that the ancient aztec map known as the. As the ancient prophet mormon edited the scriptural texts that would become the book of mormon, he must have had a map in his mind of the places and physical features that comprised the setting for the events described in that book. May 02, 2019 this is not an attempt to show all the theories, models, or ideas that may apply to book of mormon geography. What is the status of the study of the geography in the book of mormon. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence.
In this stateoftheart atlas, readers can take in the epic sweep of the mormon movement in a new, immersive way, with over 500 maps, timelines, and charts. This new art exhibit includes new book of mormon paintings included in the come, follow me 2020 curriculum. Willes center for book of mormon studies book of mormon onomasticon. Nor does this list represent any kind of sanction, acceptance, or preference, by any person or group, within or associated with the lee library, byu, or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. From cancer to the book of mormon and back byu magazine. Maps moronis america the north american setting for. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Byu library, an account of our book of mormon lands tour, 27 january to 16 february 1961.
Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorensons reconstruction of that mental map solely from. Christian teachings according to gods word and the life of jesus currentlychristian edu sites default files images charts bom. But i emphasize, thats because i think knowing the realworld setting is important. It appears that there is much yet to learn about the topic of book of mormon geography. The map, though admittedly tentative, offers three services to readers of the book of mormon. I want others to know that the spiritual messages of the book of mormon are far more important than the geography. But our copies of the book of mormon still lack even the most basic map to clarify the complicated goings and comings reported in our keystone scripture. Moronis americamaps edition book of mormon evidence.
Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. Discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Mark uses shelbys map in his byu book of mormon classes. Liddle developed the web site, adapted information from, and geocoded church history placenames to create this site. It has forced me to really dive into the book of mormon. The gn boaz may be from a semitic root meaning quickness cf.
A team of byu faculty worked together to create an interactive map of geographical sites from the book of mormon. And now, it was only the distance of a day and a halfs journey for a nephite, on the line between the land bountiful and the land desolation, from the east to the west sea. Cheesman was professor emeritus of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Those that show cumorah in new york, and those that dont.
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. In addition to hugh nibley and the hiltons, see eugene england, through the arabian desert to a bountiful land. Bruce schaalje bs 77, ms 79 in defending one of the prophets greatest works, the translation of the book of mormon. Sorenson attempts to reconstruct that mental map mormons map using information in the text. The church has been neutral when it comes to issues relating to book of mormon geography, as is fairmormon. Griffin said the teams goal is to remove as many unclear barriers as possible so students can read the book of mormon story using a map they can mentally.
This is not the official version of the standard works. These efforts are funded by byu s college of religious education and generous donors which means that you can use everything on this site for free. Jan 6, 2017 book of mormon map along with a wall map are available for down. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Geography book of mormon subject guides at brigham young.
In my view, there are two categories of book of mormon maps. Nov 01, 2016 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Maps true book of mormon geography lands, western new. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. Byu virtual scriptures is an interdisciplinary group that builds interactive apps and virtual reality experiences to enhance your scripture study. Improve your book of mormon study with this virtual geography map. 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. 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. Boaz in the book of mormon is a gn of a city mentioned in mormon 4.
Printed this wars in the book of mormon printable for my current scripture journal. An artist reception with jorge cocco will also be held on march 4. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. Fulltext searchable official versions of scriptures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, including.
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