The fact of the matter is that what rod meldrum is proposing is no different then the propositions that have been put forth for the last nearly 200 years regarding the proposed lands of the book of mormon except that his proposed lands are a bit further north and happen to coincide with dna evidence, book of mormon words, archeological. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna byu scholarsarchive. A youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the events described in the book of mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of north america.
Author brings case for book of mormon geography to midland. What the discovery of the dead sea scrolls has done to spark reexamination of basic christianity, meldrum s analysis of dna research promises to do for the reexaminationand probable replacementof mesoamerica as the accepted locus of book of mormon chronology. The heartlanders, headed primarily by rod meldrum an untrained layman, have chosen to go back in time scientifically and resurrect and support with new techniques the claim that book of mormon events took place in the northeastern united states, a scenario which has. Rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon.
Rod meldrum, exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. This is the definitive work on the heartland geography. Hocking, a microbiologist and publisher, in the form of the recently released annotated edition of the book of mor mon aebom. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. The land of first inheritance should be on the west sea, west from the land of nephi. Meldrum is a researcher, bestselling lds author, and international lecturer on the validity of the book of mormon with an emphasis on its scriptural and physical evidences. 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. However, dna evidence was found in the mid western portion of the united states validating the fact that this country is where the nephites and lamanites lived. Why i believe the book of mormon took place in the united. Instead, it is a challenge to core issues of lds doctrine, belief and practice, which have been entrusted by the lord to the sole province of the leaders of the church.
This geography was originally based on a dvd presentation which is in turn based on fireside presentations produced by rodney rod meldrum. Meldrum s latest attempt to situate the events of the book of mormon in the heartland of the united states has been undertaken with david r. The book of mormon and the united states of america new york. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x.
This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. He boldly claims there is now concrete dna evidence linking native americans to jewish populations in the middle east. The new exclusivist movement and the book of mormon. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. The author, rod meldrum, began the research because of work being done with colleagues on a natural sciences textbook project. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography was the result of research conducted over the course of many years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. Scriptures legacy, heartland geography depictions youtube. So of course, having nothing better to do ill do the dishes later, i watched it. I just had a video of his titled something like amazing new dna evidence that proves the book of mormon pop up as a suggestion on my youtube home screen. When rod meldrum came on the scene a few years ago, a number of people began questioning. May, 2015 dna and the book of mormon has always been a big seller for rod meldrum and the heartland theory. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, on youtube. Book of mormon evidence discovery tour legacy tours and.
Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Rod meldrum, rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna honeoye falls, ny. Phyllis carol olive, the lost lands of the book of mormon bonneville books, 2003. The heartland model claims that joseph smith said that the book of mormon. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by. The book of mormon is not intended to be a history book or a guide to geography, science, or any other secular topic. Rod meldrum and book of mormon dna smith, gregory l often in error, seldom in doubt. Geographic evidences supporting the book of mormon. No sea directly west of zarahemla no sea directly east of zarahemla stated travel times make it clear book of mormon lands were small. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Some world renown scientist southerton in genetics and dna, will say it is a total shitjob, and the tbm will dismiss it as flawed science, and we dont know. This short version article is here and the long version may be downloaded here, titled rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum effectively and powerfully addresses, and provides supporting evidence that answers both of these fundamental questions above. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient.
The book of mormon has the sea west to the west of the zarahemla and the land of bountiful, but the heartland model has it east of zarahemla and north of bountiful. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna rod l. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna book. Were rod meldrums work merely another of many theories about where the events in the book of mormon happened in the new world and the meaning of dna. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. That mission is invoked because the core of rod meldrum s presentation is not book of mormon geography or dna. Dont forget to check out part 1 and part 2 of our discussion about dna and the book of mormon. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd discontinued. He attempts to make a strong case which implies that ancient israelites existed among the hopewell but there are countless problems with his idea. This publication by fair addresses the oral presentations by rod meldrum. Report on the national book of mormon prophecies conference.
Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. Rod meldrum says this is the nail in the coffin for his theory. Joseph smith, revelation, and book of mormon geography. I honestly think that we are far from using dna in favor or against the book of mormon. The heartland model or heartland theory of book of mormon geography postulates that the. A faulty apologetic for the book of mormon fairmormon. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. His research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latterday prophets and indicates north america as the location where its epic history played out.
Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and. Meldrum is a researcher, author, and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, with an emphasis on the scriptural and physical evidences recently discovered indicating north america as the most likely location where its epic history played out.
Book of mormon geography jeff lindsays site and the. Lds geneticists have overwhelmingly concluded that lehis dna signature is. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. Exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland deseret book. Rod meldrum, author and dna reseacher, gives a talk tuesday evening about research he completed on the archaeological and geological evidences found in the book of mormon. This page is about the book of mormon geography by rodney meldrum and has the same deficiencies as wayne may, jonathan neville, and other heartland modelers. Book of mormon evidence online original presentation by rod meldrum. Maxwell site, or do a search for often in error, seldom in doubt. Short summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland by gregory smith. The book of mormon and the united states of america and author of the book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Meldrums dvd is essentially a fourhour video of a shorter fireside presentation he has been making around the nation for months. Meldrum is a researcher, author and national lecturer on the truthfulness of the book of mormon, its historical efficacy and scriptural and physical evidences.
Critics of the book of mormon say this is the nail in the coffin. There was even a book written that no dna evidence was found in mesoamerica. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Errors of rodney meldrum true book of mormon geography. An entirely new approach to the study of book of mormon geography. In the video rodney meldrum claims there is dna evidence that proves the book of mormon is true. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it. Unlike meldrum, who purports himself to be scientist and isnt surprise surprise, smith actually is one. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. An additional argument for a great lakes setting is made based on dna. Dna questions with rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory bmaf.
Brother meldrum is the producer of the dvds dna evidence for book of mormon geography and book of mormon evidence and coauthor of the book prophecies and promises. Funny to me how a total imbecile like meldrum can write some drivel which supports a tbms conclusion, and they will latch on to it like it is direct revelation from god herself. Response to rodney meldrums incredible simons dna musings. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. One of the foundational claims of rod meldrum for his heartland model of book of mormon geography is that modern science has verified a genetic link between native peoples of north america and those of the middle east. Professionally recorded and edited in studio with rod. In recent months many wellmeaning individuals have asked why fair has not endorsed dna evidence for book of mormon geography, a dvd created and promoted by rodney meldrum.