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. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, showing the ties between the book of mormon and the middle east and mesoamerica. Published serially from 1 march 1842 to 16 may 1842 and canonized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on 10 october 1880, the book of abraham has been valued by latterday saints for its important teachings on the nature of the abrahamic covenant, the premortal existence of humanity, the. Heavenly evidences and earthly remains book of mormon. However, additional witnesses and evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Mormons claim that joseph smith translated or transliterated golden plates and that the result of this work was the book of mormon. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting.
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. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon central. Daniel petersons series on horses in the book of mormon. 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 the list of archaeological and historical. 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. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Respected dna scientists, geneticists, and book of mormon scholars provide their views on dna and the book of mormon. Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. 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.
The topic of dna research is a timely one, as are the compelling views presented in this book. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w. Parry, hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of mormon, in echoes and evidences. John sorensons work on the book of mormons comfortable fit with. Professor peterson lecture on evidences of the book of mormon given at olive wood bookstore in orem utah. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the. Again, quoting from the prophetic book of mormon by hugh nibley.
Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon maxwell institute. 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. 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. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. 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. 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. Daniel peterson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. A barebones secular argument for the gospel daniel c. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Before we begin, could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your involvement with islamic studies and mormon apologetics.
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. Nov 01, 2002 echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a collection of sacred writings by ancient prophets, except these prophets lived upon the american continent. Peterson launches his personal attacks against exmormons, then runs and hides among his friends when evidence to back his accusations is demandedand. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. A scholar looks at evidences for the book of mormon duration. Peterson, a scholar looks at evidences for the book of. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. The lord chose moroni to complete the nephite dispensation of the gospel of jesus christ. Alexander campbells delusions and the mormon response. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. 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.
Peterson is a prominent mormon apologist and professor of islamic studies and arabic at brigham young university. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. 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. When we hear a negative report about someone, it depends what we have already known about that person. The lds church is that joseph smith was telling the truth. Book of mormon geography is not an exact science, and church leaders do not often specify exact locations of book of mormon sites. Echoes and evidences from the writings of hugh nibley hugh nibley. Evidence for the book of abraham daniel c peterson. 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.
Daniel peterson 2014 fair mormon conference duration. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. But those theories remain theories, and there is no hard evidence of specific book of mormon lands. 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. Brother scott and the book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation session 1. Thomas ferguson worked hard to get the mormon church interested in helping with the organization he envisioned. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon parry, donald w. John sorensons work on the book of mormons comfortable fit with precolumbian mesoamerica has been a significant influence on my thinking. 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. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon edited by donald w. Maxwell institute publications brigham young university.
Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. 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. According to most adherents of the latter day saint movement, the book of mormon is a 19thcentury translation of a record of ancient inhabitants of the american continent, which was written in a script which the book refers to as reformed egyptian.
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. In hugh nibleys the prophetic book of mormon, we find three types of evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. This claim, as well as all claims to historical authenticity of the book of mormon, are rejected by nonlatter day saint historians and scientists. They are addressing the ramifications of divergent opinions about the origins of the book of mormon. 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. Click to read more about echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w.
We just dont have much inscriptional evidence from the. Donl peterson was a professor emeritus of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. 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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Attacks on the validity of the book of mormon using dna data support for the book of mormon by mormon academics. 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.
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. 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. Evidences and witnesses of the book of mormon by daniel c. A zombies reflections on that mormon apologists reflections. 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. The idea that america may have been overwhelmingly peopled by folks from northeastern asia is perfectly compatible with mormon doctrine. Watch new book of abraham video crossposted from pearl of great price central.
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. Having completed his summary of internal evidences against smiths claims, campbell entered into an imaginary dialogue regarding external evidence with oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris, witnesses whose testimonies about the plates, god, and an angel are found in the preface to the book of mormon. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient text. Faithful scholarship continues to expand our understanding of the book of mormon. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. 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. 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. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidences stuff you can touch, see, feel. Very soon thereafter, i also began to suspect that they were true. Peterson was born and reared in southern california. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Apr 17, 2008 professor peterson lecture on evidences of the book of mormon given at olive wood bookstore in orem utah. Welch at the beginning of warfare in the book of mormon. External evidence supports faith and spiritual knowledge that is. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. According to its first introduction, joseph smith is the author and proprietor. That is among the most securely established facts in latterday saint history. Moreover, evidences for the claims of the restoration are simply interesting, and gratifying. This book, for the most part, delivers, for those like me without scholarly backgrounds in genetics. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. A comprehensive survey of prophetic and doctrinal statements by latterday prophets and apostles, aspen books, isbn 9781562360627.
Devout mormon, daniel peterson, a professor of asian and near eastern languages at brigham young university, said. 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. That is among the most securely established facts in. 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. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. 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. Daniel peterson and others such as bill hamblin and ryan dahle are addressing the evidence which you somehow continue to insist does not exist.
Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event. All about echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. A compilation of contributions from scientists and other experts. 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. The idea that america may have been overwhelmingly peopled by folks from northeastern asia. 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. 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. Jesus taught, a wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign mat. Donl peterson, moroni, the last of the nephite prophets, in fourth nephi, from zion to destruction. Daniel peterson is the president and chairman of the board of the interpreter. None of this is foreign to fiction, but the circumstances of the books. Not only are all these external evidences for the book of mormon forms of a sign, so also is the whole.
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