Category: Book of Mormon
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X2A’J Bible and Book of Mormon DNA
DNA marker x2a’j is probably the greatest DNA evidence for the Book of Mormon thus far. X2a’j is not found in North America but its importance to Native American DNA is virtually unknown. It’s the 5‑ton elephant in the room that researcher’s geneticist do not want to talk about. Outside of…
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All in Joseph Smith’s milieu: a response to LDSLiving article on Book of Mormon evidences
Kathryn Jenkins Gordon recently read through the Book of Mormon with a distinct purpose: I 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…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Conclusion and Sources
Final Thoughts I have spent the last two years gathering evidence for this document. It has been frustrating and exhilarating all at the same time. There are people I need to thank, including Wayne May and Rod Meldrum. I also thank Wes Trexler for helping review and edit this material.…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Geography Map and Supporting Verses
Verses and Geography supporting the North American model There are two places that we know for sure were the Book of Mormon took place that would be the Hill Cumorah and Zarahemla found across from Nauvoo (D&C 125:3). Based on were the Hill Cumorah is we can know where the…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Hebrew and Native American Ties
Native American Hebrew and Greek language comparisons There are examples of Hebrew customs, characters, beliefs and language among Native Americans. According to Mormon, they knew how to write in Hebrew and of course had Hebrew customs and beliefs (Mormon 9:33). The Greek language is also compared to the Native American…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Technology and Animals
Metallurgy Hopewell gold, silver, copper, and meteoric iron artifacts have been verified by modern day archeologist. Listed below are pictures of confirmed Hopewell artifacts and accounts of early settlers. “Ornate plates or sheets of copper (Figure 7), as well as effigies, headdresses (Figure 8), bracelets, and rings were found in…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Native American DNA
DNA Haplogroup X a Middle East and European DNA marker found in North America Haplogroup X in DNA distribution matches Hopewell and Book of Mormon migration, expanse and trade system Legend of Fu Sang Chinese knowledge of the North American continent Haplogroups A, B, C, D, and X are found…
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Tribe of Manasseh — North American Nephite Model
I have always loved apologetics. I enjoy discussing doctrine, scriptural versus and evidence that support or are seen as evidence against the Book of Mormon or LDS church. For that reason I have studied the most common complaints and evidence for and against the church.
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Leaving the Church, Part 9 — Book of Mormon Witnesses
1. Overview: The testimony of the three and eight witnesses to the gold plates is often considered a key component of the Book of Mormon’s credibility. However, the witnesses, by their own admission, seemed to have only seen the angel and plates in a visionary state in their minds (as…
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Leaving the Church, Part 5 — Book of Mormon
1. DNA Evidence Disproves BOM Claims: DNA analysis undermines the premise of the Book of Mormon. Specifically, DNA evidence establishes that Native American Indians originate from Asia and not from the Middle East or from Israel as claimed by the Book of Mormon and various prophets. The thousands of DNA…
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Leaving the Church, Part 4 — Book of Mormon Translation
1. Book of Mormon Translated with a Peep Stone: Contrary to general Church teachings, Joseph Smith did not use the gold plates in translating the Book of Mormon. Rather, he used a rock in a hat to translate the plates into the Book of Mormon. The Church acknowledged this fact…
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Unexpected Results
Three weeks ago, I was a true believer. I wasn’t the best at church attendance, but I would look forward to the days I could go and I would sit, rapt and eager, listening to the lessons and talks. I read the scriptures. I have a large library of Nibley,…