Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyea. Most relevant to morriss documentary history is this book s lengthy narrative chapter about the coming forth of the book of mormon. Mar 30, 2020 the book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. Follow lehis footsteps and retrace his incredible journey from jerusalem to the new world. The story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and. Devout mormons believe that in 1827 in the town of palmyra, new york. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland series. Illustrated with numerous photographs and more than 140 maps that correlate book of mormon sites with current mesoamerican geography, exploring the lands of the book of mormon uncovers new evidences and thoughtprovoking hypotheses that contribute to our understanding of the setting in which the book of mormon might have taken place. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. Opening the heavens makes use of 206 documents to tell the timing of the translation of the book of mormon and then presents relevant parts of each of those documents in a lengthy appendix.
To watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with. Over 300 photos, works of art, artifacts, maps, charts, scripture and commentary introduce the reader to the growing body of evidence that suggests the very real possibility of a north american setting for the events of the book of mormon. The churchs position on questions related to book of mormon geography. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland, a visual journey of discovery by rod l. Signs you may already be an atheist and other magical. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
Through this film, i hope to take the viewer inside one of the most compelling and. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousand. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. A visual journey of discovery atop their book of mormon section. Discovering the lands of the nephites in the new world.
As the choir tours the world, it still sings the old mormon hymns, but there is new emphasis on jesus and biblical themes. There was a film in 2007 called september dawn, about the mountain meadows. Film crews capture a scene in one of the book of mormon videos. The american promised land covenant video trailer the new standard in book of mormon geography research by renown international author, speaker and researcher, rod l. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. Exploring mormonism delving into the interesting bits about. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. Racial issues have long been a source of controversy within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and are at the core of a new documentary, nobody knows.
What are the mathematical chances of a boy audacious enough or crazy enough to go around speaking about seeing a vision of god the father and his son jesus christ, an entirely new concept, the ante nicean council trinity, would then be able approx ten years later to write a book in 90 days that holds up to scutiny by mormon scholarsthose who want to believe. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies. Deseret books newest and largest store in the city creek shopping complex in salt lake city is proudly featuring exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Enthusiastic and energized are the words that best describe fellow heartlanders reaction to the proceedings of the 11th semiannual international book of mormon evidence conference, held april 45 in utah and viewed by hundreds worldwide by live streaming video. Mormons description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. It is part of a long campaign to place the mormon faith within. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing.
Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. This exciting documentary series explores the possibility through the use of. Yet the portrait of the modernday church, which the program says has 12 million members worldwide, is compelling nonetheless. Sep, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. Sep 14, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. It is based on a close reading of the text, which indicates that the lands inhabited by the lehites could be traversed on foot in only a few.
This book includes highlights from my previous books and also includes exciting new findings. It is a free book, which i hope you will share will your family and friends. Jul, 2017 racial issues have long been a source of controversy within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and are at the core of a new documentary, nobody knows. On the east wind in the book of mormon dan peterson. A professor of literature and religion at the university of richmond, givens is the author of by the hand of mormon. A sequel to the acclaimed journey of faith documentary, this stunning film. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into. Everything that ive talked about, where these masonic or nauvoo temple elements are popping up. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. What became of the lewis and clark explorers after the expedition. Jan 01, 2011 220 pages 11 x 9 full color case bound heirloom edition.
This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism originally published april 30, 2007 at 12. Exploring mormonism delving into the interesting bits. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Please support deseret book stores in your area that are carrying the book. Review of books on the book of mormon 31 1991 joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyea. Deseret book s newest and largest store in the city creek shopping complex in salt lake city is proudly featuring exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland.
However, the lamanites crossed the river sidon away up south beyond the borders of manti alma 16. First vision, joseph smiths first encounter with the plates in 1823, joseph smiths translation of the lost pages in 1828, joseph smiths translation of the extant book of mormon textbook of ether, 1829. These book of mormon videos will begin to be published next year and will bring to life the stories of the book of mormon. It was an amazing experience to film in the very lands that were trod by these great book of mormon heroes. The limited geography theory or lgt is a nontraditional interpretation of the text, but one that has gained wide acceptance among the book of mormon scholars and readers over the last 60 years. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland.
Whitney explores the massive missionary program, how the church has. The new world book of mormon documentary journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. Sep 18, 2015 to watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with unsettling roots in the region, is to grasp, perhaps. Aug 18, 2011 weekly religion news with items on a new documentary that explores the connections between mormonism and the u. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
The testaments of one fold and one shepherd the book of mormon movie passage to zarahemla outline of the book of mormon. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a visual journey of discovery book. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Now, some critics also claim that smith gained most of his theories from a manuscript of a novel written by solomon spaulding. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon by joseph l. Decades before melville and twain composed their great works, a farmhand and child seer named joseph smith unearthed a longburied book from a haunted hill in western new york state that told of an epic history of ancient america, a story about a family that fled biblical jerusalem and took a boat to the new world. Using physical evidence to support the american scripture snowballed toward the end of the nineteenth century, as reflected in wellcirculated literature, including apostle orson pratts 1879 edition of the book of mormon, george reynoldss 1891 dictionary of the book of mormon, b. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Weekly religion news with items on a new documentary that explores the connections between mormonism and the u.
The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Beginning with an overview of the heartland model book of mormon geography and a special new presentation on the cause of the destruction at the time of christs visit to the nephites. Meldrum, will present his latest research on incredible new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. This volume is likely to set a new standard for studying all questions related to. Mormon scholar brant gardner has asserted that the book of mormon chariot may be a palanquin or litter vehicle, and apologist michael ash generally speculates that the word. You can order our documentary films on dvd and books by george potter by clicking on. We have gained a new empathy for lehi, sariah, nephi, and the others as we experienced first hand the true difficulty of the journey from their first steps out of jerusalem to their first steps onto the soil of the new world. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. The mormons brims with informed talking heads church historians, journalists, church elders, and. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Meldrum will present the latest research on exciting new evidences for the book of mormon in the heartland of north america. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. Mormon s description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube.
The 1923 latin american travel writings of mormon historian andrew jenson provo, ut. Meldrum takes you on a journey through scriptural world history to identify the two promised lands spoken of by christ during his nephite visit. The american scripture that launched a new world religion. The absence of these images among precolumbian artwork found in the new world, they state, does not support the existence of old worldstyle chariots in the new world. I also know that the book of mormon is very clearly a forgery, including fictitious and anachronistic items such as brass plates containing isaiah before it was written, steel swords in tower of babel times, and ancient submarines carrying animals that didnt exist in the new world. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. New world geography location of the majority of the book of mormon narrative, in the promised landsomewhere in the western hemisphere. Second, the book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a.
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousand. Creating the new world book of mormon documentary youtube. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. We at book of mormon central got a sneak peak at the development of these book of mormon videos, as steven king revealed new details about this upcoming book of mormon visual library. A documentary of insights and evidences of the book of mormon. Love this documentary, the spirit testified to me that it was all true. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland a. Our mission is to discover and research book of mormon archaeological sites, described in. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. Book of mormon evidence, heartland news, april 27, 20.
The earliest scientific description of peccaries in the new world in brazil in. Hopkin byu religious studies center and deseret book. Zarahemla of the book of mormon is theorized to be located across the mississippi from nauvoo, illinois in iowa see meldrum, exploring p. They wanted the national symbol of the us to be an image of the israelites traveling in the wilderness. A new compilation of early documents offers rich material for. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. The attacks on the book of mormon based on such bible scholarship can be very specific, such as denying the reality of nephis exodus from jerusalem to the new world because nephis text draws heavily upon exodus themes in the bible that allegedly include material from what is known as the priestly source p, and this is said to rule out any. Exploring book of mormon in americas heartland photobook. Exploring the prophetic parallels in the book of mormon by the joseph smith foundation documentary notes. The type of apostates in the book of mormon are similar to the type we have today.
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