Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Daniel peterson 2014 fair mormon conference duration. Evidence for the book of abraham daniel c peterson. Critics of the book of mormon have claimed that a variety of linguistic anachronisms exist in it which cast doubt upon its historical authenticity. Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Before we begin, could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your involvement with islamic studies and mormon apologetics. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, isbn 9780934893725. John sorensons work on the book of mormons comfortable fit with. The book of mormon is considered by mormons to be scripture and the most correct book of any on earth history of the church, vol. 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. Welch at the beginning of warfare in the book of mormon. Jun 26, 2009 in hugh nibleys the prophetic book of mormon, we find three types of evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon.
Daniel peterson is the president and chairman of the board of the interpreter. Peterson is a prominent mormon apologist and professor of islamic studies and arabic at brigham young university. A scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon duration. Respected dna scientists, geneticists, and book of mormon scholars provide their views on dna and the book of mormon.
Jan 23, 2016 recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it was translated from an ancient document and not written by joseph smith in the early 19th century. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Echoes and evidences from the writings of hugh nibley hugh nibley. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. But those theories remain theories, and there is no hard evidence of specific book of mormon lands. The idea that america may have been overwhelmingly peopled by folks from northeastern asia is perfectly compatible with mormon doctrine. Professor peterson lecture on evidences of the book of mormon given at olive wood bookstore in orem utah. None of this is foreign to fiction, but the circumstances of the books. When we hear a negative report about someone, it depends what we have already known about that person. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. They are addressing the ramifications of divergent opinions about the origins of the book of mormon. Maxwell institute publications brigham young university. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist.
Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. Relationshiptype maps are found in church manuals and periodicals, showing, for example, the land of zarahemla was north of the land of lehinephi, and the land of desolation was north of the narrow neck of land. Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of. Peterson launches his personal attacks against exmormons, then runs and hides among his friends when evidence to back his accusations is demandedand. Donl peterson was a professor emeritus of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Daniel peterson is a professor of islamic studies and arabic at brigham young university, a member of byus foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, and a contributor to both. All about echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w. Donl peterson, moroni, the last of the nephite prophets, in fourth nephi, from zion to destruction. Peterson i first paid serious attention to the teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints early in my high school years, because i found them attractive and intriguing. We just dont have much inscriptional evidence from the. Faithful scholarship continues to expand our understanding of the book of mormon.
Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. Book of mormon geography is not an exact science, and church leaders do not often specify exact locations of book of mormon sites. Jesus taught, a wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign mat. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. The topic of dna research is a timely one, as are the compelling views presented in this book. John sorensons work on the book of mormons comfortable fit with precolumbian mesoamerica has been a significant influence on my thinking. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This claim, as well as all claims to historical authenticity of the book of mormon, are rejected by nonlatter day saint historians and scientists. Watch new book of abraham video crossposted from pearl of great price central. The lds church is that joseph smith was telling the truth. If the anticipated evidences confirming the book of mormon are found, worldwide notice will be given to the restored gospel through the book of mormon.
Attacks on the validity of the book of mormon using dna data support for the book of mormon by mormon academics. Daniel peterson is the president and chairman of the board of the interpreter foundation, a scholar of islam, and the founding editor of the middle eastern texts initiative. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. A zombies reflections on that mormon apologists reflections. After some light research on the dna problem that critics began assaulting the book of mormon with nearly ten years ago, i wanted an lds scholarly perspective.
Alexander campbells delusions and the mormon response. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. External evidence supports faith and spiritual knowledge that is. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. Peterson, born january 15, 1953, is the professor of islamic studies and arabic in the department of asian and near eastern languages at brigham young university byu. 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 idea that america may have been overwhelmingly peopled by folks from northeastern asia. Linguistic anachronisms in the book of mormon are words that represent concepts that are not believed to have existed in the americas between 2500 b. Devout mormon, daniel peterson, a professor of asian and near eastern languages at brigham young university, said. Mar 06, 2018 daniel peterson is the president and chairman of the board of the interpreter foundation, a scholar of islam, and the founding editor of the middle eastern texts initiative. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. Mormons claim that joseph smith translated or transliterated golden plates and that the result of this work was the book of mormon.
That is among the most securely established facts in. Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon maxwell institute. Thomas ferguson worked hard to get the mormon church interested in helping with the organization he envisioned. Heavenly evidences and earthly remains book of mormon.
I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. The complete unawareness of any external evidence relevant to the book of mormon is unfortunate, and if he wishes to update his work, i hope beshears will consider the significance of, say, the many hard evidences nonlds archaeological evidence included from the arabian peninsula described in, for example, warren astons lehi and sariah in. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Not only are all these external evidences for the book of mormon forms of a sign, so also is the whole. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a collection of sacred writings by ancient prophets, except these prophets lived upon the american continent. The april 1986 general conference, in which president ezra taft benson was sustained as president of the church, was a turning point for studying and. Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon. I have sifted through his over 11,000 words and i am dismayed that peterson completely misses the entire point of my letter to the ces director. 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. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. According to its first introduction, joseph smith is the author and proprietor. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon edited by donald w.
The institutes flagship publication, now titled journal of book of mormon and other restoration scripture, has published many articles dealing with internal and external evidences over the years. Recently, i went through the book of mormon with a different focusi wanted to determine how many evidences were found in the book of mormon itself supporting the fact that it was translated from an ancient document and not written by joseph smith in the early 19th century. Peterson received a bachelors degree in greek and philosophy from brigham young university byu and, after several years of study in jerusalem and cairo, earned his ph. A compilation of contributions from scientists and other experts. Parry, hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of mormon, in echoes and evidences. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidences stuff you can touch, see, feel. Peterson can wave away and dismiss dozens of book of mormon geographical names that align to and are similar to names of places in joseph smiths own backyard but yet peterson is adamant that an nhm inscription on an altar in yemen is solid evidence for nahom and its his favorite evidence for the book of mormon. Daniel peterson and others such as bill hamblin and ryan dahle are addressing the evidence which you somehow continue to insist does not exist. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, showing the ties between the book of mormon and the middle east and mesoamerica.
He looks at such things as chiasmus, wordprint analysis, geographical evidence, and much more as he shares his witness that the book of mormon is. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. A comprehensive survey of prophetic and doctrinal statements by latterday prophets and apostles, aspen books, isbn 9781562360627. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon central. Apr 17, 2008 professor peterson lecture on evidences of the book of mormon given at olive wood bookstore in orem utah.
Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. The lord chose moroni to complete the nephite dispensation of the gospel of jesus christ. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account. However, additional witnesses and evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Not only are all these external evidences for the book of mormon forms of a sign, so also is the whole praying for a testimony to see whether the book of mormon is of god. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient text. That is among the most securely established facts in latterday saint history. Nov 01, 2002 echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. It is short, and with the exception of some new things that the author has discovered, he spends a relatively short time on many of the evidences.
A barebones secular argument for the gospel daniel c. Very soon thereafter, i also began to suspect that they were true. Daniel peterson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. God commanded these prophets to keep a record of their teachings, prophecies, missionary labors, and wars so that we could know concerning the doings of the lord in other lands, among people of old 1 nephi 19. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds.
Again, quoting from the prophetic book of mormon by hugh nibley. This is a nice quickshot at some of the evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon, as well as some brief apologetic history of the 3 witnesses of said book. Peterson was born and reared in southern california. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Evidences and witnesses of the book of mormon by daniel c. They speak out incisively on such topics as the prophecy of ezekiel 37, internal and external evidences of the divine origin of the book of mormon, literary style in the book of mormon.
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