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. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. 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. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell.
Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. First, it assumes that mesoamerica is the land of the book of mormon.
New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. I spoke to them specifically about the x haplogroup that meldrum is using as evidence, and they all cautioned me against using it. The controversy arises from dna studies of native american peoples. 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. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies. 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. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence by lifey. 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.
Finding and clearly identifying their dna today may be asking more of the science of population genetics than it is. 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. The release schedule of new book of mormon video series. 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. Major new statement from the church on dna and the book of mormon. Book of mormon and dna studies by michael degroote mormon times and deseret news february 4, 2014 february 4th, 2014. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Bob bluhm asset protection for business ownersreal estate investors. Critics who attempt to rely on dna evidence to attack the truth of the book of mormon mi. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. 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. Subscribe to the new book of mormon videos youtube channel.
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. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. 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. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking.
Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Additional videos still in production will be released later. Continuing studies provide new insights, and some challenge previous conclusions. What influence might the jaredites have had on new world dna. 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. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. The study authors believe the new study could also help resolve some longstanding puzzles on the peopling of the new world, which. 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. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. For example, a 20 study states that as much as onethird of native. 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. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. 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. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad.
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. 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. 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. The book of mormon video, living hope ministries, 2003.
The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. 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. The first of eight new book of mormon videos episodes was released today on the series youtube page and on. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in 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. 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. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book. Im delighted with the major new and scientificallybased statement from the church on dna and the book of mormon, issued january 2014. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website.
In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to. 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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. So in the 1840s, mormons, including smith himself, took notice of a u. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. 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. 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. To signup for a free trial of streaming over 300 videos.
David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. New light on sensitive issues 2011, 171217 the book of mormon and dna evidence, dna, archive. 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. 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.
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. The book of mormon and new world dna, fair video, link to all fair videos. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. The book of mormon is a record of the forefathers of our western tribes of indians. Why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. There are two major problems with this dna argument. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. In my opinion the events of the book of mormon began in florida area and went up into the heartland of north america. Smith reported that when the golden plates were revealed to him in new york. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false.
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. 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. Gospel topics, book of mormon, constitution, signs of the times, world events, health and fitness, camping and selfreliance. 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. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on not only the subject of archaeology, but also. 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. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge. 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.
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. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new. 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. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. Highly recommended for all lds and those interested in the lds response to the dna and book of mormon. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. Featuring the story of king benjamins address, the latest video pulls from the book of mosiah, chapters 15, in the book of mormon. Indeed, you probably already know the names of several such scholars. Read will present more dna evidence that has recently come to light supporting book of mormon claims. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon 40m. 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. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies.
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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. 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. Book of mormon dna religionwiki fandom powered by wikia.
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. Book of mormon evidences 5 disk dvd series trailer. 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. Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of mormon are an evidence of the prophetic calling of joseph smith. 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. 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. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the. 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. 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. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. This is a clip from a video that has recently been released by fair foundation for apologetic information and research which answers the. 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.
The videos will be from 12 to 24 minutes in length. 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. 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. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. The book of mormon also spoke of sprawling ancient cities, none of which had been identified in the united states. In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in robert l.
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