Then lds apologists shrunk the claims and aligned the book of mormon civilizations with the olmec and maya in the region of mesoamerica. Hocking and meldrums attempt to the use of dna evidence in the aebom to confirm book of mormon historicity in the heartland therefore stands in opposition to both the scientific consensus and the official position of the church. Evidence of early mormon counterfeiting 18801847 by kathleen kimball melonakos. Rob was smart, he completely stayed out of the fray. Rodney meldrum and others who theorize that book of mormon events took place in what is now the usa, and use dnabased arguments to support their theories. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Jan 30, 2019 book of mormon central is an independent lds organization focused on defending the authenticity and truth of the book of mormon. The overall question of the use of metals by book of mormon cultures is an important topic that deserves detailed attention see john sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon 1985, 27788. A detailed book of mormon geography, chapter by chapter. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. The book of mormon is actually a collection of histories passed down from one writer to another. Sep 26, 2011 its been quite some time since i blogged about book of mormon geography theories. The heartland model claims that joseph smith said that the book of mormon was. Meldrum and porter are the coauthors of the book prophecies and promises, which promotes the heartland setting. Zarahemla of the book of mormon is theorized to be located across the mississippi from nauvoo, illinois in iowa see meldrum, exploring p. We seek deep understanding of the book of mormon text. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography.
Saturday morning before lds church general conference two articles appeared in the deseret news, which carried the event in headlines and articles in the utah section on pages b1, b2, and b4. For most of the last two centuries mormons have proclaimed that native americans and polynesians are the descendants of book of mormon peoples. I always post stuff on my blog first, but there have been. George is a proponent that the book of mormon lands are in peru. Meldrum is also adjunct professor of occupational and physical therapy. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. In response to the recent statement from the church regarding book of mormon and dna, i asked how this might effect the heartlanders i. The fact of the matter is that what rod meldrum is proposing is no different then the propositions that have been put forth for the last nearly 200 years regarding the proposed lands of the book of mormon except that his proposed lands are a bit further north and happen to coincide with dna evidence, book of mormon words, archeological. Jan 26, 2008 thanks to rob eagleston, i got to see rod meldrums recent dvd entitled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. When adding biographies, be sure to add a category link seen at bottom of this edit page so that it will be added.
Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. The author of the book of mormon in americas heartland rob meldrum will be part of the preparing a people conference scheduled from 9 a. 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. Meldrum is the author of exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery 4. The american scripture that launched a new world religion new york. The land of first inheritance should be on the west sea, west from the land of nephi. Book overview 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. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, vol. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Apr 24, 2009 i dont recall if there were any donations received as a result of his exhibits, said bob meldrum, a volunteer for the parker center for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In 2016, it adopted a policy on book of mormon geography in which it stated, book of mormon central at this time is officially geography neutral. Nephi passed the record to his younger brother jacob, who gave it to his son enos.
A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Not unlike the book of mormon musical, andersens musings aim to initiate rather than alienate, to praise rather than punish. We at legacy tours believe that meaningful travel includes educational, recreational and spiritual experiences. Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Digital legend, 2009 and a focus on dna in rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna honeoye falls, ny. Introduction rod meldrum has, he believes, found compelling scientific evidence for the book of mormon. My new book, nephi in the promised land is now available in the nephi project discovery store.
It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
What is his schtick, that hes on the apologist radar. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Join host rod meldrum and a wide array of book of mormon experts, sharing their. Merrimans church donations may be tainted mormon ponzi. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy. Meldrums dvd is essentially a fourhour video of a shorter fireside presentation he has been. Rodney meldrum has written a nice, glossy book on his heartland book of mormon geography model. Book of mormon institute manual chapter 5 says this.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. 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. Come follow me 2020 book of mormon evidence podcast book. 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. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Conversation with mormon apologist rodney meldrum of the firm foundation meldrum holds to a heartland or great lakes geography of the book of mormon, whereas the major groups like farms now called the neal a. Controversy, evidence, and two cumorahs the book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Hocking, a microbiologist and publisher, in the form of the recently released annotated edition of the book of mor mon aebom. Download audiobooks narrated by rob meldrum to your device. So of course, having nothing better to do ill do the dishes later, i watched it.
In recent months many wellmeaning individuals have asked why fair has not endorsed dna evidence for book of mormon geography, a dvd created and promoted by rodney meldrum mr. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Rob b i was born into an lds home and raised in salt lake city, utah. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. We have a meldrum family in my sister ward, so im wondering about this guy. Interview with mormon apologist rodney meldrum mormonism.
In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Ive said that many times and i want to make sure that thats clear, meldrum said with a laugh. This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. We are proud to be partnered with the firm foundation to operate all of rod meldrum s heartland model book of mormon evidence tours. Fair provides an ask the apologist service to which people send questions. 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. And its being sold in costco down here in at least the mormondom part of arizona. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu and fair generally hold to a mesoamerican limited geography of the book of mormon. Understanding the blessings, requirements and judgements upon a promised land from 911 to 2016, with an introduction to the heartland geography. If a revelation came tomorrow that declared where the book of mormon took place, meldrum said he would accept it. And im sure glad that john bytheway was there to add fun and the spirit that was much needed. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook rod l.
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. Simon southerton blog on dna and the book of mormon reddit. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna is his effort to present that evidence in a synergistic way that may offer support to some of the physical claims of the book of mormon p. Mar 11, 2018 this video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. Book of mormon characters mormonism, the mormon church. One commentator explained the use of steel in the book of mormon. Agree or disagree, there is no question, meldrums research is evoking a powerful response on all sides of this discussion. The website of book of mormon archaeological forum. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
In recent months many wellmeaning individuals have asked why fair has not endorsed dna evidence for book of mormon geography, a dvd created and promoted by rodney meldrum. These include louis midgley, ugo perego, matthew roper, robert. The national book of mormon prophecies conference was covered by major news media outlets in utah through tv broadcast and newspaper. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. We are excited to provide tours that go beyond traditional travel. Now the lamanite presence has contracted to the point that it has. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Dont know much about book of mormon geography the faith.
Meldrums attempt at scholarly certification book of. Meldrum appears sincere in his beliefs about the book of mormon. Im betting costco isnt carrying louis midgelys 1968 book. Meldrum uses to promote his beliefs and the damage that his presentation and promotion could ultimately do to the faith of church members. For many years, i believed that i didnt need god in my life, but yet i still considered myself a. Book of mormon dna, the church statement, and the heartland. Popular author and mormon historian dan vogels newest video discusses how the book of mormon reflects antiuniversalist rhetoric and in what ways it participated in the debate joseph smiths contemporaries were having on the subject. Don jeffrey jeff meldrum born may 24, 1958 is a professor of anatomy and anthropology and a professor of the department of anthropology at idaho state university. Merriman was excommunicated by the church in march. This is a classic in the mormon history field, and an important telling of not only how the book of mormon came to be, but how we have come to interpret the book of mormon. This book chronicles the evidence that early mormon leaders, starting with joseph smith sr. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. You will hear and learn about the most recent research directly from studied and knowledgable lds and nonlds experts relating to the field of book of mormon study.
The people of joseph smiths day knew all about the mound builders and saw great earthen works as described in the book of mormon. Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. Its been quite some time since i blogged about book of mormon geography theories. Sidon river, most prominent river in nephite territory. In my teenage years, i became disillusioned by the inconsistencies i found within the lds church. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy and scriptural and physical evidences. Jul 03, 2008 fair provides an ask the apologist service to which people send questions. If rod meldrum is unable to understand what mormon has written concerning the river sidon flowing to the north through the land of zarahemla alma 22. Authors holding conference at rexburg tabernacle local. His latest newsletter dated oct, 2009, says, 10 reasons why the book of mormon took place in peru. Meldrum is an expert on foot morphology and locomotion in primates. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. Buy a cheap copy of exploring the book of mormon in.
Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Report on the national book of mormon prophecies conference. The book of mormon has the sea west to the west of the zarahemla and the land of bountiful, but the heartland model has it east of zarahemla and north of bountiful. Meldrum attacks lds scholars who do not agree with his theory, claims they. The firm foundations 11th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference is going to be the best yet. 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. We are proud to be partnered with the firm foundation to operate all of rod meldrums heartland model book of mormon evidence tours. The first author was the prophet nephi, who left jerusalem with his family in about 600 bc and sailed to the americas. I now know that the book of mormon happened in the usa in the historic heartland that is such a significant part of american and book of mormon history. Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna new york.
Anti universalist rhetoric and the book of mormon dan vogel 23 august 2016. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Meldrums dvd is essentially a fourhour video of a shorter fireside presentation he has. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Authors holding conference at rexburg tabernacle local news.
Meldrums latest attempt to situate the events of the book of mormon in the heartland of the united states has been undertaken with david r. Preorder yours now and be among the first to receive this oneofakind publication. Meldrum said he doesnt hang his testimony on the heartland theory. My bias is that the setting for the book of mormon is the great lakeseastern u. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. All my studies suddenly made sense, all aspects of the book of mormon finally became clear. This book is great, but like i said, is the tip of the iceberg. A faulty apologetic for the book of mormon fairmormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book.
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