The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies. Many of these videos come in time to enhance latterday saints churchwide study in 2020 of this sacred text written to convince the world that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations book of mormon title page. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. There are two major problems with this dna argument. Major new statement from the church on dna and the book of mormon. The controversy arises from dna studies of native american peoples. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos.
The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Apr 17, 2015 nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. With our new subscription site you will be able to access hundreds of hours of videos, articles, and other resources. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Jul 26, 2015 anti mormon groups claim that a lack of dna evidence connecting the people of south and central america to the middle east is proof that the book of mormon is not a true record of jewish people in the new world. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. As far as anti mormon claims are concerned, the anti mormon critics had been jumping to conclusions based on lowresolution dna tests that are used for population studies. The release schedule of new book of mormon video series. Jun 22, 2016 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. When highresolution tests the type used by police forensics scientists to identify individuals, not large population groups were done, genetic markers for hebrew dna showed up.
Response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. The study authors believe the new study could also help resolve some longstanding puzzles on the peopling of the new world, which. 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. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.
Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Subscribe to the new book of mormon videos youtube channel. I have produced a video on dna and the book of mormon called the book of mormon and new world dna, and interviewed and spoke with many lds geneticists. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon. Featuring the story of king benjamins address, the latest video pulls from the book of mosiah, chapters 15, in the book of mormon. In my opinion the events of the book of mormon began in florida area and went up into the heartland of north america. New book of mormon videos series trailer, schedule of episodes from mosiah through alma alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ see alma 34. The book of mormon videos are an impressive undertaking, with approximately 30 installments to be released over time, each ranging in length from about two minutes to 26 minutes. A new page posted on the lds churchs website says dna studies cannot decisively affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon.
Watch the season 3 trailer below or check out 7 fascinating facts about the new book of mormon videos and a peek inside the making of the book of mormon videos for more great insights. Indeed, you probably already know the names of several such scholars. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon s credibility is not harmed due to recent dna evidence which concludes that the native americans are not the descendants of the book of mormon people, and to explain why the churchs credibility is not harmed due to having such a.
First, it assumes that mesoamerica is the land of the book of mormon. 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. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16 1 nephi 8. Critics who attempt to rely on dna evidence to attack the truth of the book of mormon mi. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. The book of mormon also spoke of sprawling ancient cities, none of which had been identified in the united states. Mormon scientist jeff lindsay wrote, for the book of mormon, it now appears that a nineteenthcentury assumption that many leaders and members of the church made about the text is incorrect.
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. Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of mormon are an evidence of the prophetic calling of joseph smith. Additional videos still in production will be released later. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in robert l.
The book of mormon video, living hope ministries, 2003. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. The films cover major stories from the book of mormon, and will comprise a media scripture library in addition to the new testament videos that have already been released. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. Feb 16, 2006 whether book of mormon geography is extensive or limited or how much todays native americans reflect the genetic makeup of the book of mormon peoples has absolutely no bearing on its central. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. Critics intent on discrediting the restoration point to dna studies on indigenous american peoples in an attempt to expose joseph, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as frauds. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians.
What influence might the jaredites have had on new world dna. King noahs court is staged as work on production of the book of mormon video series continues in provo, utah, at the lds motion picture. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. For example, a 20 study states that as much as onethird of native. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom. Read his book and you will find him citing a lot of other anthropologists who share the view that the new world book of mormon events took place in mesoamerica. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. Gospel topics, book of mormon, constitution, signs of the times, world events, health and fitness, camping and selfreliance.
Nothing is known about the extent of intermarriage and genetic mixing between book of mormon peoples or their descendants and other inhabitants of the americas, though some mixing appears evident, even during the period covered by the book s text. Book of mormon dna religionwiki fandom powered by wikia. But in this episode, dave cites a few genetic principles that show why dna research is simply unable to refute or affirm the validity of the book of mormon. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. Archaeological and scriptural insights into the ties between the ohio hopewell mound builders and the nephites of the book of mormon living in neighboring new york. The videos will be from 12 to 24 minutes in length.
The book of mormon is a record of the forefathers of our western tribes of indians. The book of mormon and new world dna, fair video, link to all fair videos. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Mar 27, 20 we believe it did, and startling new scriptural, prophetic, physical, and dna evidences strongly point to the location of the book of mormon taking place in the heartland of the united states of. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the. Smith reported that when the golden plates were revealed to him in new york. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement.
This video carefully examines the complex issues of genetic research, revealing the significant flaws in the process, reasoning and conclusions of those critics, and presents compelling evidence in defense of the book of mormon as an ancient text. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. To signup for a free trial of streaming over 300 videos. Mitochondrial dna lineages for 15,555 american indians from over 200 widely dispersed tribes across the new world have been published over the last 30 years.
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. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. I spoke to them specifically about the x haplogroup that meldrum is using as evidence, and they all cautioned me against using it. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. Finding and clearly identifying their dna today may be asking more of the science of population genetics than it is. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Nov, 2019 the book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western hemisphere where they started an entire civilization. New light on sensitive issues 2011, 171217 the book of mormon and dna evidence, dna, archive. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to. This is a clip from a video that has recently been released by fair foundation for apologetic information and research which answers the.
Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. We want you to be informed and that is why i suggest you read the mesoamerican theory above from book of mormon central, about who are the lamanites in their opinion. The first of eight new book of mormon videos episodes was released today on the series youtube page and on. 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. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon.
David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon 40m. Im delighted with the major new and scientificallybased statement from the church on dna and the book of mormon, issued january 2014. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Ok people, put your seatbelts on because were about to embark on a complicated journey through the world of population genetics as we explore what dna evidence has to say about the historicity of the book of mormon. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. While critics may believe that book of mormon dna testing entirely undermines mormon beliefs, it is important to realize that some underlying assumptions may have lead to faulty conclusions. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking.
The book of mormon and existing data show that the events in the book took place in a limited geographical area about the size of israel and other people inhabited the lands along with them. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Continuing studies provide new insights, and some challenge previous conclusions. Critics who attempt to rely on dna evidence to attack the truth of the book of mormon misinterpret or misconstrue what the dna evidence actually shows. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The question as to who lived in the americas in addition to book of mormon peoples is not one of doctrine or revelation, but is one of personal opinion based on research and evidence, including textual evidence from the book of mormon. So in the 1840s, mormons, including smith himself, took notice of a u. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book.
David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon. Highly recommended for all lds and those interested in the lds response to the dna and book of mormon. In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence by lifey. Bob bluhm asset protection for business ownersreal estate investors. Book of mormon and dna studies by michael degroote mormon times and deseret news february 4, 2014 february 4th, 2014. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the book of mormon itself, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon.
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