(See Ether 1–15.) 5), 82. 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." (4 Ne. Scholars gathered in Provo, Utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the Book of Mormon took place. A search for "Zelph" on the church's official website shows that Zelph appears multiple times in various Ensignand other church publications such as this excerpt: "Zion's Camp March from Ohio to Missouri, 1834" by Stanley B. Kimball, em>Ensign April 1979. Pt 1 - Duration: 19:36. 1h 7m David W. Allan is one of the world’s premier time experts…a physicist for the Atomic Clock. (Alma 30), 65. 11), 87. This video sums up the Book of Mormon in 60 seconds. 6:1–6), 83. Alma the Younger gave up the judgement seat to Nephihah. 7), 91. (Moro. Death of King Noah by fire. 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 Book of Mormon. 4), 13. With the Lord’s help, Zeniff’s people prevailed against the Lamanites. (3 Ne. Nehor introduced priestcraft among the Nephites. 1:6–15), 10. 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. (Alma 53; Alma 56–58), 75. (Mosiah 23; Mosiah 24), 45. Conversion of Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah. The Lord has never revealed the specific location of Book of Mormon events. (Hel. (Alma 2:1–31), 54. (Provo, UT: FARMS, 1992). (Ether 6:1–12), 5. Nephi and his brothers obtained the brass plates of Laban. A few people revolted and became Lamanites. Samuel the Lamanite warned the Nephites. Lehi’s vision of the destruction of Jerusalem. (Ether 12:1–5; Ether 13:1–22), 7. (Alma 27), 64. 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. Instead, we are left to our own speculations concerning Book of Mormon geography. Daniel H. Ludlow (New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 1:176–179. (Alma 20), 61. He also quoted to them the words of Isaiah. Matthew Roper, “Limited Geography and the Book of Mormon: Historical Antecedents and Early Interpretations,” FARMS Review 16, no. ->. Some placed the Nephite capital city Zarahemla in Mesoamerica, others in South America. “Book of Mormon Time Line,” Ensign, Oct. 2011, 20–21. 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.” (Alma 11; Alma 14; Alma 15), 57. 19:36. (1 Ne. 8; Ether 1:1, 2; Moro. This theory—referred to as the Hemispheric Geography Theory(HGT) posits that North America is the “land … 2 (2004): 225–275. Alma the Younger and Amulek preached to Ammonihahites. TRAILER: David Doane – Hidden in Plain Sight, the Remnant of Jacob and Joseph. Alma the Younger led a mission among the Zoramites. 11:1–17), 93. Lehi’s family departed from Jerusalem. Death of Nephi. 18:1–5), 21. 1), 89. Noah’s son Limhi became king over the Nephites in bondage. (Omni 1:23–25; W of M 1:12–18), 32. 4), 90. The prophet Ether warned King Coriantumr and the Jaredites. A detailed chronology of the Book of Mormon follows: 1. 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). Kishkumen formed a secret combination and murdered Pahoran’s son. Alma the Elder and his followers were put in bondage at Helam. (1 Ne. Is there a revealed Book of Mormon geography? Anti-Nephi-Lehies were given the land of Jershon. Nephites divided into tribes. 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. (Omni 1:12–19), 31. Zeezrom was converted. (Alma 17:1–4), 59. Lachoneus and Giddianhi defeated the Gadianton robbers. (Hel. I encourage and recommend all possible investigation, comparison and research in this matter. I think the Book of Mormon geography does matter. The four sons of Mosiah left on a mission to the Lamanites. Moroni recorded his farewell and deposited the plates of Mormon in the Hill Cumorah. (Mosiah 21:25–27), 43. (Omni 1:27–30; Mosiah 9:1–9), 33. Right? Secret combination between Jared and Akish. The Book is named after him. (4 Ne. Instead, we are left to our own speculations concerning Book of Mormon geography. Joseph Smith claimed that the Book of Mormon is an ancient text written by ancient Jews who came to the Americas long before Columbus. (Alma 17; Alma 18; Alma 19), 60. 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. Alma the Younger became record keeper, first chief judge, and high priest over the Nephites. All rights reserved. Final battle between the Nephites and Lamanites at Cumorah. By David W. Allan. 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. This is a response I have heard many others say and one I have said myself many times. Signs given of Christ’s death. But reading in 3 Nephi this morning made me change my mind. (Hel. (Alma 1:1–15), 53. (Enos 1:14), 30. 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. Where Did The Book of Mormon Take Place? (Alma 46:1–10), 69. Interest in answering these questions began almost immediately after the Book of Mormon was published. The Book of Mormon is Consistent With Recorded Old Testament History. Were the Nephites and Lamanites spread throughout both North and South America or did Book of Mormon events occur within a more confined area? Others argued for a setting in the American heartland. 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. 2), 81. See also, Royal Skousen, “How Joseph Smith Translated the Book of Mormon: Evidence from the Original Manuscript,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 7, no. (1 Ne. By Rod Meldrum “The book is true no matter where it happened. The twenty-four gold plates were discovered. (Ether 15:32. In the Book of Mormon, you see heroes and villains, prophets and idolaters, good and evil. Michael P 55,987 views. (Mosiah 25:15–21; Alma 4:18), 47. He reminded them that they had been given THIS LAND for … 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. 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. Alma’s people were delivered and arrived in Zarahemla. As you read the Book of Mormon… 1:1), 103. Ammon and Lamoni encountered Lamoni’s father. (Ether 1:33–37), 2. (1 Ne. Captain Moroni, Lehi, and Teancum regained several captured cities. Where Does The Book Of Mormon Really Take Place and Does It Matter? it begins with a prophet … "Zelph,"Wikipedia article (accessed 16 February 2016). (Alma 46:11–37), 70. 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. Voyage to the promised land. “It is wisdom that this land should be kept as yet from the knowledge of other nations”. 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 Captain Moroni and Pahoran. (Mosiah 19), 40. All rights reserved. (1 Ne. Description. When Christ appeared to the Nephites as the resurrected Savior, He blessed them, He taught them He prayed with them and for them. John Gilbert (1802-95) was principal typesetter and proofreader when the Book of Mormon was printed in 1829-30. 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. Completing the work in less than 90 days, he published it in March 1830 as a 588-page volume called the Book of Mormon. Efforts to teach Lamanites the gospel were unsuccessful. © 2018 by Gregory N. Hoole. 2:1–4), 12. Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free. (Alma 52–55), 74. Smith said the title page, and presumably the actual title of the 1830 edition, came from the translation of "the very last leaf" of the golden plates, and was written by the prophet-historian Moroni. Where did the The Book of Mormon get its name? (3 Ne. (1 Ne. Hagoth built ships and sailed forth. 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. 1:35–42), 99. Jacob succeed Nephi as prophet. Finally, the Book of Mormon references one other group of people who were led from Jerusalem in … The discussion on Book of Mormon geography was getting heated. • Mosiah and his followers discover the people of Zarahemla. (3 Ne. 3; 1 Ne. (Ether 3:6–16), 4. While this could definitely be the case, it is simpler if we take the words on face value, wherever possible. Free interchange of commerce between the Nephites and Lamanites. Jaredites traveled to great sea, and barges were built. 12:1), 94. King Benjamin reigned in Zarahemla. Years later, Joseph Smith received a book on Central American ruins as a gift. (Alma 63:3; Hel. Finally, the Book of Mormon references one other group of people who were led from Jerusalem in about 587 BC. (Mosiah 19), 42. It’s scripture. (Mosiah 27), 48. Amlici sought to become king over the Nephites. 1:1–4), 100. Coriantumr—last Jaredite survivor discovered by Mulekites. (Hel. Lehi’s dream of the tree of Life. (Morm. 6:15–41), 85. (Mosiah 29:44), 51. Jesus taught his gospel and organized his church. Zeniff left Zarahemla and established a Nephite colony in the land of Nephi. (Mosiah 7; Mosiah 22), 44. Gadianton became the leader of Kishkumen’s band. You can read the 1st edition for free at Book of Mormon Central HERE. Lehi commanded to leave Jerusalem. Around the same time when Babylon was being captured in the bible. See also Omni 1:20–22. Captain Moroni defeated the rebellious king-men. 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. Pretty much everything you expect to see in a religious text. Captain Moroni and Pahoran corresponded. When was the Book of Mormon first published? Jaredites. Where were famous Book of Mormon cities, like Zarahemla and Bountiful, or the epic battlefields of the Nephites and Lamanites, such as Cumorah? Mulekites left Jerusalem. 6:7–9), 84. Reunion of Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah. 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. 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. Nephi, son of Helaman II, was given great power. Abinadi’s ministry and death. (Ether 15:13–32), 8. Ishmael’s family joined Lehi. The book of Mormon began in Jerusalem in 600 AD. Events on the ocean while journeying on the sea to what would later become the Americas. (1 Ne. Gadianton robbers seized control of the Nephite government. (1 Ne. (Hel. Geography of The Book of Mormon: the river Sidon - Duration: 26:45. (4 Ne. Mormon deposited all the plates except the plates of Mormon, which he gave to his son Moroni. 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. Why Did Pahoran, Paanchi, and Pacumeni have Such Similar Sounding Names? John L. Sorenson, The Geography of Book of Mormon Events: A Source Book, rev. Alma the Elder was converted—baptized at the Waters of Mormon. 17:8–17; 1 Ne. Nephi made two sets of plates. 8), 92. Disappearance of Alma the Younger. 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. ed. Signs given of the Savior’s birth. 6:6), 101. Gideon’s insurrection against Noah. TRAILER: David Doane – Blood, Dirt, and the Fullness of the Gospel. 4:35, 38), 14. The Book of Mormon narrative begins in Jerusalem in approximately 600 BC and ends in what is now upstate New York in about AD 421. Ammon led Limhi’s people to Zarahemla. Copyright 2021 Book of Mormon Central: A Non-Profit Organization. Beginning of the reign of the judges. (3 Ne. (Alma 45:15–19), 68. 7), 15. (Alma 22), 62. Amalickiah tried to become king over the Nephites. (Alma 8–10; Alma 12; Alma 13), 56. 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