Death of Captain Moroni and Pahoran. (Alma 20), 61. 6:7–15), 102. Additional Book of Mormon Study Resources, Limited Geography and the Book of Mormon: Historical Antecedents and Early Interpretations, The Golden Bible, or, Campbellism Improved, Discovery of Ancient Ruins in Central America, Joseph Smith to John M. Berhnisel, November 16, 1841, John Bernhisel’s Gift to a Prophet: Incidents of Travel in Central America and the Book of Mormon, Traits of the Mosaic History, Found among the Azteca Nations, Extract from Stephens’ ‘Incidents of Travel in Central America’, Joseph Smith, Revelation, and Book of Mormon Geography, Joseph Smith, the Times and Seasons, and Central American Ruins, ‘War of Words and Tumult of Opinions’: the Battle for Joseph Smith’s Words in Book of Mormon Geography, Joseph Smith, Central American Ruins, and the Book of Mormon, Zarahemla Revisited: Neville’s Newest Novel, Did Lehi Land in Chile? Why Did Pahoran, Paanchi, and Pacumeni have Such Similar Sounding Names? King Benjamin reigned in Zarahemla. (Mosiah 24:13–25), 46. But reading in 3 Nephi this morning made me change my mind. John Gilbert (1802-95) was principal typesetter and proofreader when the Book of Mormon was printed in 1829-30. By David W. Allan. Alma the Younger became record keeper, first chief judge, and high priest over the Nephites. (3 Ne. It matters greatly because the Lord has said through the prophet Moroni, who saw our day: “For behold, this is a land which is choice above all other lands; wherefore he that doth possess it shall serve God or shall be swept off; for it is the everlasting decree of God. Captain Moroni, Lehi, and Teancum regained several captured cities. (3 Ne. (Hel. (Hel. Zoram, Laban’s servant, joined Lehi’s family. (Alma 27), 64. 13–15), 88. Any and all ancient or pre-Columbian ruins and artifacts found throughout North, Central, and South America (known as a "hemispheric" geography approach) were quickly accepted as evidence of Book of Mormon peoples. (Alma 1:1–15), 53. The title of liberty rallied freedom-loving Nephites. (Mosiah 6), 35. The narrative is interrupted at one point to recount the journey of another group who left the Tower of Babel and arrived in the Americas around 2200 BC See Ether 1-15. The opening chapters in what is extant of the Book of Mormon took place in and around Jerusalem, in the first year of the reign of Zedekiah king of Israel. https://soundcloud.com/bookofmormoncentral/knowhy431. Death of Nephi. David Allan – Where did the Book of Mormon Really Take Place & Does it Matter? In a letter to Emma while marching with Zion’s camp in 1834, Joseph Smith described their travels as “wandering over the plains of the Nephites” and “picking up their skulls & their bones, as a proof of its divine authenticity.”4. (Mosiah 27), 48. Others argued for a setting in the American heartland. You can read the 1st edition for free at Book of Mormon Central HERE. Samuel the Lamanite warned the Nephites. The Lord has never revealed the specific location of Book of Mormon events. Efforts to teach Lamanites the gospel were unsuccessful. Moroni recorded his farewell and deposited the plates of Mormon in the Hill Cumorah. Jesus Christ appeared to the Nephite. Like the Bible, the Book of Mormon is a holy record that contains the teachings of Jesus, but it was written by the people of the ancient Americas. 3; 3 Ne. A prophet, named Mormon, organized the thousand years of history into a book. Nehor introduced priestcraft among the Nephites. Interest in answering these questions began almost immediately after the Book of Mormon was published. © 2018 by Gregory N. Hoole. Although most early Latter-day Saints had a hemispheric understanding of Book of Mormon geography, there was no universally accepted model of Book of Mormon lands, and different opinions persisted about several topics. (4 Ne. (Ether 1:33–37), 2. Years later, Joseph Smith received a book on Central American ruins as a gift. Ammon and Lamoni encountered Lamoni’s father. For more information about the Book of Mormon’s timeline, see How does the Book of Mormon’s timeline compare with the Bible’s timeline? Death of Mosiah II and Alma the Elder. The book of Mormon began in Jerusalem in 600 AD. (Alma 17; Alma 18; Alma 19), 60. The people were divided into Nephites and Lamanites. (3 Ne. 11:1–17), 93. 11–15), 20. • Mosiah and his followers discover the people of Zarahemla. I think the Book of Mormon geography does matter. It is commonly divided into chronological time periods as follows: Paleo-Indian (prior to 8.000 BC), Archaic (8,000 - 2,000 BC), Pre-classic (2,000 BC to 400 AD), Classic (400 AD to 900 AD) and Post-Classic (900 AD to the 1519 arrival of the Spanish) 2. All rights reserved. Jaredites traveled to great sea, and barges were built. Death of King Noah by fire. Alma the Elder and his followers were put in bondage at Helam. Lehi’s vision of the destruction of Jerusalem. Just like God spoke to Moses and Noah in the Bible, He also instructed His prophets in … Instead, we are left to our own speculations concerning Book of Mormon geography. Instead, we are left to our own speculations concerning Book of Mormon geography. Essentially, all that can be proved is that the Book of Mormon took place somewhere that was across a large body of water from the Middle East. Captain Moroni defeated Zerahemnah. Ishmael’s family joined Lehi. (Mosiah 11:1–15), 37. Free interchange of commerce between the Nephites and Lamanites. Captain Moroni prepared the Nephites to defend their freedom (Alma 48–50), 71. Pt 1 - Duration: 19:36. King Lamoni and his household were converted. (Hel. 1:1), 103. Alma the Elder was converted—baptized at the Waters of Mormon. 6:6), 101. Did the First Presidency identify the New York ‘Hill Cumorah’ as the site of the Nephite final battles? 2 (2004): 225–275. King Benjamin’s address. (Mosiah 19), 42. See also Omni 1:20–22. 10). The primary Book of Mormon narrative begins in Jerusalem in approximately 600 BC and ends in what is now upstate New York in about AD 421. They flourished until about 600 B.C., when wars destroyed everyone but Coriantumr. Reunion of Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah. Aaron preached the gospel to Lamoni’s father and his household. Amalickiah tried to become king over the Nephites. (Alma 23–25; Alma 27), 63. Helaman I and the stripling warriors helped the Nephites. Even while remaining officially neutral, however, several Church leaders have encouraged appropriate and diligent study of the topic, even recommending how to properly study it out. Final battle between the Nephites and Lamanites at Cumorah. John E. Clark, “Book of Mormon Geography,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 4 vols., ed. The primary Book of Mormon narrative begins in Jerusalem in approximately 600 BC and ends in what is now upstate New York in about AD 421. A few people revolted and became Lamanites. (1 Ne. Mosiah I led the righteous Nephites from Nephi to Zarahemla. Conversion of Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah. Lehi commanded to leave Jerusalem. (Hel. Hagoth built ships and sailed forth. (Alma 46:1–10), 69. The more thinkers, investigators, workers we have in the field the better; but our brethren who devote themselves to that kind of research should remember that they must speak with caution and not declare as demonstrated truths points that are not really proved.18, Ultimately, as several leaders have stressed, while the subject is of interest and has value, readers should not let it distract them from true purpose of the Book of Mormon. (Mosiah 17; Mosiah 18), 39. Lehi’s dream of the tree of Life. Find out in the short book, Letter VII: Oliver Cowdery’s Message to the World about the Hill Cumorah, 2nd edition. By Rod Meldrum “The book is true no matter where it happened. In The Book of Mormon, a pair of mismatched Mormon boys are sent on a mission to a place thats about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. 6:15–41), 85. Finally, the Book of Mormon references one other group of people who were led from Jerusalem in … 4:35, 38), 14. This group left the Tower of Babel and arrived in the Americas about 2200 B.C. (Alma 2:1–31), 54. If the Book of Mormon took place, as we’re now told, in a small area in Mesoamerica, how did Zelph’s bones end up on a mound in Illinois?" (Morm. Gideon’s insurrection against Noah. 7–9), 86. 5), 82. Disappearance of Alma the Younger. Copyright 2021 Book of Mormon Central: A Non-Profit Organization. Gadianton robbers seized control of the Nephite government. (Enos 1:14), 30. (Morm. City of Ammonihah was destroyed by a Lamanite army. (1 Ne. Michael P 55,987 views. (Alma 63:5–8), 79. Nephi made two sets of plates. John L. Sorenson, The Geography of Book of Mormon Events: A Source Book, rev. The “Bible” Problem in the Book of Mormon. Anti-Nephi-Lehies were given the land of Jershon. (Alma 11; Alma 14; Alma 15), 57. (Hel. The book recounts the journey of a prophet, Lehi, and his family, who were commanded by the Lord to flee Jerusalem before it was destroyed. While this could definitely be the case, it is simpler if we take the words on face value, wherever possible. (Omni 1:12–19), 31. Description. 1:1–4), 100. When Christ appeared to the Nephites as the resurrected Savior, He blessed them, He taught them He prayed with them and for them. (Alma 51), 72. In the Book of Mormon, you see heroes and villains, prophets and idolaters, good and evil. 1:35–42), 99. As mentioned above, the Book of Mormon is a book of scripture kept by the ancient inhabitants of North America and covers a span of 1,000 years. 17:8–17; 1 Ne. (Moro. Scholars gathered in Provo, Utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the Book of Mormon took place. it begins with a prophet … "Zelph,"Wikipedia article (accessed 16 February 2016). Musical, Comedy, Original, Broadway. Nephi and his brothers obtained the brass plates of Laban. (See Ether 1–15.) (4 Ne. (Ether 6:1–12), 5. (Mosiah 12–17), 38. Beginning of the reign of the judges. Nephites. 8), 92. (Mosiah 28:1–9), 49. Captain Moroni defeated the rebellious king-men. (Mosiah 9:14–19; Mosiah 10), 36. 6:7–9), 84. (1 Ne. (1 Ne. 18:1–5), 21. (1 Ne. 7), 91. (Alma 43; Alma 44), 67. The Book of Mormon is Consistent With Recorded Old Testament History. Careful analysis of early writings on Book of Mormon geography reveals a diversity of ideas and opinions on the location of nearly every Book of Mormon place. (Alma 52–55), 74. Noah succeed Zeniff as king of the Nephite colony. According to Christ’s recorded words to the Nephites in the Book of Mormon, there are only two covenant lands of promise for the house of Israel; Jerusalem (3 Nephi 20:29) and New Jerusalem (3 Nephi 20:22). (Jacob 1), 29. President Cannon, for instance, wrote, “there can be no harm result from the study of the geography of this continent at the time it was settled by Nephites, drawing all the information possible from the record which has been translated for our benefit.”17 Elder James E. Talmage said: The fact is, the Book of Mormon does not give us precise and definite information whereby we can locate those places with certainty. The title page states that the purpose of the Book of Mormon is "to [show] unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; ... and also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations." 1h 7m David W. Allan is one of the world’s premier time experts…a physicist for the Atomic Clock. Book of Mormon archaeologists frequently try to explain mismatches between the text and the evidence by saying that the words may have been translated differently by Nephi, Mormon, or Joseph Smith. Where Does The Book Of Mormon Really Take Place and Does It Matter? Careful analysis of early writings on Book of Mormon geography reveals a diversity of ideas and opinions on the location of nearly every Book of Mormon place.10 By 1890, President George Q. Cannon noted there were several different and conflicting Book of Mormon geographies in circulation, and “no two of them … agree on all points.” Daniel H. Ludlow (New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 1:176–179. (3 Ne. (Provo, UT: FARMS, 1992). Only months later, a group of missionaries, including Oliver Cowdery, were apparently telling people in Ohio that Lehi “landed on the coast of Chile.”1 A couple of years later, W. W. Phelps linked the land of Desolation to the mid-western United States, ranging from the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains.2 The next year, Phelps got ahold of reports about ancient ruins in Guatemala with stones “cemented by mortar,” and argued that this find was “good testimony in favor of the Book of Mormon,” specifically the account in Helaman 3:3–11.3, Clearly, for early Latter-day Saints, events in the Book of Mormon were believed to have spanned the entire Western Hemisphere. (Morm. 6:1–6), 83. Smith insisted that he did not compose the book but merely “translated” it under divine guidance. Alma the Younger and Amulek preached to Ammonihahites. Gadianton became the leader of Kishkumen’s band. The Three Nephites were changed. (3 Ne. Coriantumr—last Jaredite survivor discovered by Mulekites. (Ether 2:1–18), 3. 4), 13. 19), 23. (Alma 51:33, 34; Alma 52:3), 73. ed. Ammaron gave Mormon charge of the plates. 8), 16. Since the days of Joseph Smith most Saints believed that the Book of Mormon took place across the entire expanse of North and South America. (Alma 31–35), 66. (Mosiah 7; Mosiah 22), 44. The Anti-Nephi-Lehies were converted. In a letter thanking the giver, he stated that it “corresponds with & supports the testimony of the Book of Mormon.”5 In 1842, while Joseph Smith was the editor, the Times and Seasons published several articles highlighting ruins in Central America as evidence for the Book of Mormon.6 Like his peers, the Prophet evidently believed that all ancient ruins and artifacts spanning across the American continents were evidence of Book of Mormon lands and peoples. (Mosiah 25:15–21; Alma 4:18), 47. All rights reserved. Captain Moroni and Pahoran corresponded. TRAILER: David Doane – Israelites in the Promised Land. Nephi, son of Helaman II, prophesied the murder of the chief judge. Noah’s son Limhi became king over the Nephites in bondage. Why Did Alma Talk about Planting a Seed in the Heart. This theory—referred to as the Hemispheric Geography Theory(HGT) posits that North America is the “land … (Alma 22), 62. 2), 81. Jacob succeed Nephi as prophet. (3 Ne. He also quoted to them the words of Isaiah. The twenty-four gold plates were discovered. Alma’s people were delivered and arrived in Zarahemla. For example, today most proposals focus only on a specific area or region of the American continent, because more careful study has made it clear that the scope of Book of Mormon lands must be limited.13, But through all of this the Church has continued to maintain a stance of neutrality, as expressed by President Cannon in 1890.14 Even the location of the final Nephite and Jaredite battles has been considered uncertain.15 Nothing said on the topic by Church leaders, past or present—Joseph Smith included—is recognized as revelation. Right? I encourage and recommend all possible investigation, comparison and research in this matter. Destruction of the Jaredites. (3 Ne. Where were famous Book of Mormon cities, like Zarahemla and Bountiful, or the epic battlefields of the Nephites and Lamanites, such as Cumorah? Elder Russell M. Nelson explained that he has “read much that has been written about” the Book of Mormon, including studies of “its language structure or its records of weapons, geography, animal life, techniques of buildings, or systems of weights and measures.” Yet, “Interesting as these matters may be, study of the Book of Mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose—to testify of Jesus Christ.”19. (Mosiah 2–5), 34. An Assessment of the Frederick G. Williams Statement, Book of Mormon Students Meet: Interesting Convention Held in Provo Saturday and Sunday. With the Lord’s help, Zeniff’s people prevailed against the Lamanites. 1), 89. (Omni 1:23–25; W of M 1:12–18), 32. 19:36. Jaredites. It answers the questions, “What is the Book of Mormon?” “When did it take place?” “Who is in it?” and “Why is it another book … Korihor the Anti-Christ was struck dumb. Events on the ocean while journeying on the sea to what would later become the Americas. (Mosiah 29:44), 51. 28), 97. (Mosiah 19), 40. 12:1), 94. How does the Book of Mormon’s timeline compare with the Bible’s timeline? God’s Basic Premise. (Alma 59–61), 76. (Hel. Alma the Younger led a mission among the Zoramites. Lehi’s family departed from Jerusalem. Jesus taught his gospel and organized his church. Ammon led Limhi’s people to Zarahemla. Jesus chose twelve disciples among the Nephites. For example, while the idea that Lehi landed in Chile would grow to become a widespread tradition in the Church,7 under Joseph Smith’s editorship, the Times and Seasons stated that Lehi “landed a little south of the Isthmus of Darien,” that is, just south of Panama.8 In 1842, Parley P. Pratt seemed to place Desolation in Central America, contrary to Phelps earlier identification.9, Careful analysis of early writings on Book of Mormon geography reveals a diversity of ideas and opinions on the location of nearly every Book of Mormon place.10 By 1890, President George Q. Cannon noted there were several different and conflicting Book of Mormon geographies in circulation, and “no two of them … agree on all points.” President Cannon then made clear that the First Presidency did not endorse any of these maps because, “The word of the Lord or the translation of other ancient records is required to clear up many points now so obscure.”11, The number of maps has only grown over the course of the 20th and into the 21st century as many have continued to propose various models.12 While questions of geography are far from settled, our understanding of the book’s physical setting has improved thanks to the increasingly more rigorous work of many scholars interested in questions of Book of Mormon geography. Mosiah II became king of Zarahemla. Tower of Babel—Jaredites language not confounded. Even Joseph Smith was not above the fray. (Alma 30), 65. Matthew Roper, “Limited Geography and the Book of Mormon: Historical Antecedents and Early Interpretations,” FARMS Review 16, no. When we take the Book of Mormon into our hearts, we have more love for our Father in Heaven and His Only Begotten Son, our Savior. (Mosiah 19:19, 20), 41. This video sums up the Book of Mormon in 60 seconds. Mulekites left Jerusalem. TRAILER: David Doane – Hidden in Plain Sight, the Remnant of Jacob and Joseph. (Alma 8–10; Alma 12; Alma 13), 56. (Alma 63:3; Hel. (Ether 15:13–32), 8. It’s scripture. See Mosiah 25:2; Helaman 6:10. 1:6–15), 10. (1 Ne. Some placed the Nephite capital city Zarahemla in Mesoamerica, others in South America. Brother of Jared saw the premortal Christ. Signs given of the Savior’s birth. Since the days of Joseph Smith most Saints believed that the Book of Mormon took place across the entire expanse of North and South America. The Lord has never revealed the specific location of Book of Mormon events. The narrative is interrupted at one point to recount the journey of another group who left the Tower of Babel and arrived in the Americas around 2200 BC See Ether 1-15. Where Did The Book of Mormon Take Place? Geography of The Book of Mormon: the river Sidon - Duration: 26:45. TRAILER: David Allan – Where did the Book of Mormon Really take Place & Does it Matter? (Ether 15:32. (Omni 1:12-15) As apostle John A. Widtsoe said, “As far as can be learned, Joseph Smith, translator of the book, did not say where, on the American continent, Book of Mormon activities occurred.”16. Lachoneus and Giddianhi defeated the Gadianton robbers. ), 9. 4), 90. (Ether 8:7–19), 6. Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free. 1:2), 78. 8; Ether 1:1, 2; Moro. Readers of the Book of Mormon may wonder, at times, where in the Americas the events described took place. Is there a revealed Book of Mormon geography? By 1890, President George Q. Cannon noted there were several different and conflicting Book of Mormon geographies in circulation, and “no two of them … agree on all points.” Teancum killed Amalickiah, who was succeeded by Ammoron. When was the Book of Mormon first published? Signs given of Christ’s death. As you read the Book of Mormon… (1 Ne. (Alma 46:11–37), 70. The Book of Mormon. 2:1–4), 12. You also have a guiding light to bring you to the Savior: the word of God found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Mormon deposited all the plates except the plates of Mormon, which he gave to his son Moroni. (1 Ne. Completing the work in less than 90 days, he published it in March 1830 as a 588-page volume called the Book of Mormon. (3 Ne. 18:5–23), 22. Pretty much everything you expect to see in a religious text. We build enduring faith in Jesus Christ by making the Book of Mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. 11), 87. A detailed chronology of the Book of Mormon follows: 1. 10; Hel. (Alma 62:12–52), 77. (Ether 12:1–5; Ether 13:1–22), 7. The prophet Ether warned King Coriantumr and the Jaredites. Around the same time when Babylon was being captured in the bible. (Alma 16:1–12), 58. The discussion on Book of Mormon geography was getting heated. The four sons of Mosiah left on a mission to the Lamanites. (Hel. Kishkumen formed a secret combination and murdered Pahoran’s son. (Alma 53; Alma 56–58), 75. Zeezrom was converted. ->. Jaredites journeyed to the promised land. (Alma 45:15–19), 68. Zeniff left Zarahemla and established a Nephite colony in the land of Nephi. The building of a ship at Bountiful. 3; 1 Ne. Nephites divided into tribes. ↑}"Joe Smith, Something about the Early Life of the Mormon prophet;' Detroit Post and Tribune, December 3, 1877, 3; cited in Vogel, Early Mormon Documents, 2:517, 520. 7), 15. Alma the Younger gave up the judgement seat to Nephihah. (1 Ne. This is a response I have heard many others say and one I have said myself many times. 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