Mormons map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of intensive study. If you want to know and understand the doctrines of this church, read the book of mormon. Nov 26, 2011 mormon heretic has classified existing theories here and recently posted a link to a marvelous map site called book of mormon online assembled by kc kern for the various theories here. Rodney sorensen obituary salt lake city, ut deseret news. 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.
As a result, i felt rfm readers would benefit from a critical examination of the writings and claims of john l. Apr 20, 2009 most of you believe that the book of mormon occurred in central america, right. Sorenson was born in 1924 in smithfield, utah, where he grew up. The sobering lesson of the grolier codex sorenson, john l. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time. 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. The city of mulek was located in that area and was presumably near the location where they first settled see alma 51. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Sorenson born april 8, 1924 is an emeritus professor of anthropology at brigham. A radically different book of mormon geography theory.
The book makes a lot of seemingly good approximations of where the book of mormon predominately took place. See my answers to questions about the book of mormon here. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. Sorenson s geographical model in his other books point to mesoamerica. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon matters. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mormon s map. John sorenson, the geography of book of mormon events, pp. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. Visualizing book of mormon life 1998, mormons map 2000, and world trade and.
Mormon s map carefully and concisely accomplishes what it sets out to do. May 07, 2008 also, two new books, one by john lund, and the other by sorensen, concerning the geography of the b. Lately, ive been studying the issue again, and came across a theory that the book of mormon didnt take place in the americas at all, but rather in malaysia. Chiasmus, mesoamerican evidences, cement, olives, ancient names like alma, and other evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon a divine ancient record from the new world that testifies of jesus christ. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information gleaned from the text after years of intensive. Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the shake.
After several months of intense careful study of the text i have put together the following proposed map, showing the relative positions of book of mormon lands, cities, rivers, etc. This notion, of course, purports to offer a mesoamerican locale for book of mormon events. Sorenson, the retired byu anthropologist and farmsmaxwell institute contributor whom many credit with originating that hypothesis. In 1991, john sorenson of byu, the dean of book of mormon geography, created a book called the geography of book of mormon events. Sorenson biography book of mormon archaeological forum. The book of mormon teaches us of the power and glory and gift of god and the desire to come unto christ. 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. Book of mormon stories reading chart book of mormon, lds.
John l sorenson is one of the best book of mormon scholars, having written seveal excellent texts, such as an ancient american setting for the book of mormon and images of ancient america. 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. Apr 09, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. The redheaded hostess book of mormon scripture study ideas. Each pointer on the map can be opened clicked on to obtain information regarding the specific site, artifact, or other. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. 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. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning. Sorenson and hauck each focus on this general area surrounding the isthmus of tehuantepec but locate book of mormon lands in somewhat different ways. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Book of mormon geographymodelslimitedsorenson 1955.
This book is out of print but cheap used copies are plentiful on amazon. Sorenson beginning as early as 1955 i undertook to synthesize what i was learning about ancient mesoamerica that is, southern mexico and northern central america into a form intended to answer the question, how did the book of mormon account relate to the civilization that once occupied that area. Proposed map of the lands and sites of the book of mormon. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Sorenson attempts to reconstruct that mental map mormon s map using information in the text. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. If you want to understand salvation, read the book of mormon. Jan 01, 2000 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. Visualizing book of mormon life 1998, mormons map 2000, and world trade and biological exchanges before 1492. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records.
For a time he served as editor of the journal of book of mormon studies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. A popular traditional view among many latterday saint faithful covers. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. In this text, sorenson reconstructs the internal geography of the book of mormon. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorenson s geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. Interactive book of mormon map virtual book of mormon.
It is a book of scripture aimed at teaching people about christ and how to find happiness through the gospel. I admit that my own model was tainted by preconceptions. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorensons geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. Population growth in the book of mormon wednesday, october 10, 2012. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorenson s book of mormon geography.
The book of mormon population growth rate would have to have been more than double that of the roman empire and other peers. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. John sorenson true book of mormon geography lands western. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions wheat. It has been accepted for inclusion in byu studies quarterly by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. Mormon s map is book of mormon scholar john sorenson s reconstruction of that mental map solely from information. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. In addition, sites and artifacts are also provided that give additional indirect support to the book of mormon story, such as evidence associated with other precolumbian hebrew travelers to the american continents. 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. May 20, 2011 where are these major book of mormon cities. Yeah, theres some text there too, but the real value is in the illustrations and photographs showing central american artwork, pottery, iconography, temples, animals, clothing, tools, weapons, people, and jungles.
A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day. These maps are not drawn to scale and are for illustration only. In 1991, john sorensen of byu, the dean of book of mormon geography, created a book called the geography of book of mormon events. For that reason, our design team has chosen to develop an internal map that shows relational directions and approximate distances that match the. Book of mormon map make more sense out of scripture study with young kids printable bom map. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. After attending utah state agricultural college, he enlisted in the army air corps where he was trained at the california institute of technology as a meteorologist and served in the south atlantic theater of ww ii. The map, though admittedly tentative, offers three services to readers of the book of mormon. 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. An ancient american book see a video further down the page. Jan 25, 2008 about 7 years ago, i was introduced to the idea that the book of mormon lands didnt take place in central america, but rather south america. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may.
Sorenson attempts to reconstruct that mental map mormons map using information in the text. Compare them to a map of palestine to view the correlations. The following map contains probable locations for book of mormon related locations in modern mexico and central america. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described in the book of mormon. Read the classic biography of the founder of the mormon church. 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 mormonone 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. Would you like to have a little peace in your life and eternal salvation in the life to come. This is a large coffeetable book with gorgeous fullcolor pictures.
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