July 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. We will depart from riviera maya early after breakfast and head towards dzibanche the proposed site by many lds scholars to be bountiful from the book of mormon along with konhunlich. If you come with rod meldrum on a tour of these areas, you will visit the actual locations that they are pointing out in the video. Join us on an unforgettable tour of the proposed lands of the book of mormon nestled in the heartland of north america. The book of mormon tour dates, concert tickets 2018. February 11, 2017 exploring the lands of the book of. February 11, 2017 exploring the lands of the book of mormon. Tours to the lands of the book of mormon guatemala and southern mexico. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. Joseph kitchens discusses the highly advanced civilizations that existed in north america. Let the book of mormon change your life, again, as you investigate exploring the lands of the book of mormon. As each new theory surfaces, we gain fresh hope of acquiring additional insights into it ancient location, but are all too often disappointed.
The book of mormon the book of mormon is another witness of the life and ministry of the lord jesus christ, that he was and is gods son. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Quarterly articles and internet articles on book of mormon history, language, culture, and geography. The book of mormon land of zarahemla and a land among many waters by cumorah, are so near each other, that travelers from the south mistook one region for the other. Any latter day nation proposed as being the lands of the book of mormon must, of prophetic necessity, be able to fulfill each and every prophecy. Book of mormon map book of mormon, scripture study lds. Skeptics have argued since its publication in 1830 that the the book of mormon is the creative work of a religious con man, whose purported visit by an angel and account of hidden gold plates from which the book was written undermine it outright. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon byu studies.
One of these, lehi, who lived in jerusalem around 600 b. I have added references and a second map of proposed book of mormon lands. The foundation they built it on was a preclassic nephite timeperiod city wall. Lake atitlan, seventytwo miles from guatemala city city of nephi, is proposed in exploring the lands of the book of mormon as the waters of mormon where alma started the church of christ at 120 bc. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. The smash hit musical and tony award winner for best musical is now also enjoying huge success in both australia and the united kingdom. Announcing a new legacy in lds tours with rod meldrum. There is an amazing lineup on tap for the remainder of 2017 and throughout 2018. There is more than one proposed new world setting for the book of mormon. We will drive south to the proposed head of the river sidon. Mesoamerica and the book of mormon, is this the place. The book of mormon prophesied that a new nation would be established in the latter days on its promised land.
Jan 01, 2012 wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on the midwest and great lakes regions. See more ideas about book of mormon, mayan ruins and mayan astrology. Our mission is to promote both the historical and spiritual message of the book of mormon through excellence in research and travel. Pm we arrive at the guatemala city airport and transfer by shuttle to our hotel for checkin, dinner with a brief orientation and overnight stay in guatemala city. Book of mormon geography, the near cumorah setting there have been numerous attempts to locate the long, lost lands of the book of mormon over the years. This is the battlefield tour youve been waiting for. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the land 1, and be discovered by a gentile whom the spirit of god wrought, to cross many waters 2 in order. Journey to nephi and the waters of mormon almas expeditions.
We are a tour operating company based in provo, utah, with operations in mexico through our offices in. The location of lands, oceans, rivers, mountain ranges, and boundaries in relationship to distances and relative positions in the book of mormon must match. The scriptural basis for book of mormon geography book. You will visit lds temples in guatemala city and quetzaltenango, four archaeological sites and museums, eight locations associated with the book of mormon and other places of interest. Claims the narrow neck of land is the isthmus of tehuantepec, and the basic area is that of mesoamerica. You will vicariously follow the nephite trail as you explore places proposed as the city of nephi, the waters of mormon, the land of helam, the place of lehis.
Any study of the book of mormon geography must strictly adhere to criteria that do not alter the book of mormon text, the proposed map, nor established scientific dating systems. Join wayne may and ryan fisher for a book of mormon archaeology tour of cumorahland. Sorenson argues that book of mormon lands and peoples were in central america and southern mexico, an area known as mesoamerica. Book of mormon lands tour days12 nights guatemala. Clate mask, personal book of mormon lands tour photos and notes. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. On our tours, we visit various proposed sites of the book of mormon while. The following table provides a comprehensive listing of the 36 prophecies and promises included within the text of the book of mormon as pertaining to its promised land. February 11, 2017 exploring the proposed lands of the book of mormon. This is one of our bestselling book of mormon tours. The principal lands of the book of mormon desolation, bountiful, zarahemla, nephi and.
Wayne may will be your guide on this tour of promising book of mormon lands here in north america, focusing on the midwest and great lakes regions. On this tour you will see the book of mormon history come to life as we travel throughout the area proposed as the land of nephi. Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Sep 28, 2019 the following table provides a comprehensive listing of the 36 prophecies and promises included within the text of the book of mormon as pertaining to its promised land.
Probably the only thing on the latterday saint calendar as reliable as general conference is the buzz, the chatter, the leaks in the weeks before. After several months of intense careful study of the text i have put together the following proposed map, showing the relative positions of book of mormon lands, cities, rivers, etc. There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding. This fantastic tour includes all of the most important ruins that date back to book of mormon time. Do mormon affiliated tour guides and book of mormon geography groupies. Cheesmans, the world of the book of mormon, deseret book, 1978. Almas lds tours in cancun almas latter day saints tours. The scriptural basis for book of mormon geography book of. Relax, allinclusive, luxurious motels and the best of local cuisine. Lds groups who want to visit the lands mentioned in the book of mormon can sign up for one of the tour packages of cruise lady.
The book of mormon continues to dazzle audiences across the entire united states and even now in other countries. Book of mormon map book of mormon, scripture study lds, lds. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel.
This tour has been years in the making as we have searched out ancient remains of indian forts that date to nephite times located around the hill cumorah battlefield. We will pass through one of the narrow arches soon after leaving the airport on our way to our hotel, the conquistador ramada. There are 36 prophecies and promises that define this nation. This significant volume, a large book of 437 pages with 147 maps, is a pleasure to read. Pm we arrive at the guatemala city airport and transfer by shuttle to our hotel for checkin, dinner with a brief orientation and. The configuration of lands, seas, mountains, and other natural features in mesoamerica are a tight fit with the internal requirements.
The book of mormon on broadway official site tour schedule. Almas lds tours in cancun, include archaeological sites like tulum, coba. Allen biography book of mormon archaeological forum. This evening we transfer to the ancient archaeological site of kaminaljuyu which is a proposed candidate for the city of. The hopewell culture has a parallel to the book of mormon timeline. Listed here is a 12 day11 night book of mormon lands tour itinerary with a brief description of daily activities and places of interest to be visited on our guided tour in guatemala.
Tour packages to the lands in the book of mormon cruise lady. Ultimate book of mormon lands including the country of honduras. The book of mormon west sea and east sea, on the other hand, are proper nouns that is, they are the actual names of bodies of water that situate on the west and on the east respectively, of the lands of zarahemla and nephi. Vincent coon, choice above all other lands, book of mormon covenant lands according to the best sources, printed by brit publishing, salt lake city, utah, first printing 2009. The land of zarahemla is at a lower elevation relative to the land of nephi. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands.
Grover, foreword to exploring book of mormon lands. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon tour 2020. These sites are embraced by the jungle with wildlife in. Coon ms physics, hebrew language background is an advocate of olives work. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon ought to be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in book of mormon geography. Study two dozen detailed, fullcolor maps that follow the footsteps of mosiah, alma, ammon, limhi, and lands from nephi to zarahemla.
God commanded lehi to lead a small group of people to the american continent. These sites are embraced by the jungle with wildlife in its surroundings and many opportunities to spot local wildlife such as spider monkeys, howler monkey. It combines culture, education, uplifting messages, scenic beauty, and adventure. Following are ten reasons for traveling with us to the lands of the book of mormon. Almas lds tours in cancun is an established business a fully licensed, bonded and accredited professional independent tour operator hosting thousands of lds visitors in cancun, tulum, riviera maya and throughout the yucatan peninsula. Book of mormon archaeological forum hosted by nuvek theme by devsaran. The waters of mormon are in the forest of mormon 7. Listed here is a 12 day11 night book of mormon lands tour itinerary with a brief description of daily activities and places of interest to be visited on our guided tour in guatemala, the proposed lands of the book of mormon. We adhere to the statement that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth. Hadlock this christmas as you explore the proposed book of mormon lands. Visit the proposed lands of the book of mormon on this special 7day expedition to the city of nephi and the waters of mormon.
Byu library, an account of our book of mormon lands tour, 27 january to 16 february 1961. This article relies too much on references to primary sources. A the land bountiful is proposed to be near batavia ny. Book of mormon tours, lds tours, lds travel to the lands of the book of mormon. The book of mormon tour dates 2018, the book of mormon. Learn from our expert guides about the correlation between the book of mormon and the mayan culture as you experience some of the most iconic locations of central guatemala such as antigua, lake atitlan, guatemala city, and chichicastenango. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the book. Book of mormon lands discovering the lost lands of the. The 1923 latin american travel writings of mormon historian andrew jenson, eds. Come discover are these the lands of the book of mormon. This itinerary has great port stops and a great lds speakers. Aaron, one of the sons of mosiah, taught the gospel at the villages. Allen makes convincing arguments in a style that is generally easy to understand. These principal book of mormon lands are southward from the land northward mentioned in helaman 3.
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