Book of mormon nahom

Book of mormon lehis magical mariner tour through arabian sand to the promised land. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Along the way they stopped at a place called nahom. When lds scholars publish evidence for the book of mormon, critics are quick to say something along the lines of, oh, that was just a.

Nahom the nhm stone discovery and the related mormon assertions connecting this to the book of mormon site of nahom have been discussed and debated vigorously between hopeful mormons and doubtful critics. Budding apologists create book of mormon nahom evidence. Jun 20, 2017 many of my few readers have probably already seen the new video by book of mormon central on nahom as archaeological evidence for the book of mormon, starring my good friend and coauthor on a related paper stephen smoot. If you arent familiar with the nahom nhm apologetic argument, i recommend just watching the video in its entirety. The book of mormon claims that the family of lehi stopped at a location that was named nahom. A simple map situating old world book of mormon places in the modern world commented emphasis added. Writing in 2002, terryl givens, a latterday saint historian and professor at richmond university, marveled, found in the very area where nephis record locates nahom, these altars may thus be said to constitute the first actual archaeological evidence for the historicity of. A 2001 article entitled newly found altars from nahom, published in the journal of book of mormon studies, updated readers concerning the two additional altars and their dating. This is a significant correlation in name and location. Nahom is thus a striking fit as a book of mormon proper name based on archaeological, geographical, historical, and, to a lesser extent, on.

It all starts with a video posted by book of mormon central, evidences of the book of mormon. From jerusalem to nahom the narrative suggests that after they left jerusalem they traveled. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. According to the book of mormon, one of the travelers in lehis group, ishmael, was buried at a place called nahom. Mormons believe that this is evidence that joseph smith did not make up the book but that it is an actual record of an ancient group that migrated to the americas. Jan 26, 2016 writing in 2002, terryl givens, a latterday saint historian and professor at richmond university, marveled, found in the very area where nephis record locates nahom, these altars may thus be said to constitute the first actual archaeological evidence for the historicity of the book of mormon. In his later years, nibley saw the arabian links he identified as his most important contribution to book of mormon research. Nahom is a place referenced in the book of mormon 1 nephi 16. Three altar inscriptions containing nhm as a tribal name, and dating from the eighth to the seventh centuries b. Though mormons tend to believe there is a connection between the nhm stone and the book of mormon. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Oct 12, 2015 burying nahoma couple of recent blog posts from skeptics have once again announced that nahom in the arabian peninsula, the alleged soul shred of evidence for the book of mormon, the last hope for diehard believers and apologists, has been carefully examined latterday saint blogs is a portal for mainstream blogs about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, blogs by mainstream. Book of mormon nahom could have an etymological connection to mourn, to groan, but the placename nehem of the arabian peninsula might have had a different etymology. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon.

Since i believe that the account of first nephi is authentic and offers a snapshot of life in ancient arabia, i accept the likelihood of a tie between the area of the nhm tribe and nephis nahom. Lehi was an israelite of the tribe of manasseh, and father to nephi, another prominent prophet in the book of mormon. Another point to consider is the inconsistent and unverifiable etymology of book of mormon words. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as. The book of mormon name nahom becomes nhm when written in hebrew. Surprisingly, evidence for nahom as a book of mormon name is based primarily on historical, geographic, and archaeologicaland only secondarily on etymological considerations.

My book of mormon evidences page discusses the solid evidence for the accurate description of travel through the arabian peninsula in ways that nobody could have fabricated in 1830. Ancient hebrew did not use vowels, so nhm could be easily be translated nahom. In the first book of the book of mormon, first nephi, lehi and nephi lead their family out of jerusalem, and across the sea to the promised land the americas. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Willes center for book of mormon studies book of mormon onomasticon. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Apr 12, 2016 when lds scholars publish evidence for the book of mormon, critics are quick to say something along the lines of, oh, that was just a lucky guess by joseph smith, or we shouldnt. The death and burial of ishmael at nahom see 1 nephi 16. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Mourning, consolation, and repentance at nahom book of.

Many mormon apologists say this is proof that the book of mormon is true. While lehi names all his other stopping places himself, nahom appears to be a preexisting place name, which could potentially be located. Inclusion within the bmc archive does not imply endorsement. Down the arabian peninsula paralleling the red sea in a nearly southsoutheast direction. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the books authenticity. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed. Nahom, and then proceeds with a blog post and discussions in multiple comment areas on youtube and the blog. It was also at this location that the path of lehis journey changed from a southern to an eastern direction before continuing toward the coast and the land 1 nephi 17. According to the book this is the location where a member of the group is buried after he passes away during their travel. How is nahom explicable in terms of the general etymology of book of mormon place names. If there is significant examination by unbiased sources showing that this inscription has no relationship to the book of mormon nahom, then it would mean that there are no archaeological finds supporting a book of mormon placename other than jerusalem or the red sea.

Three altar inscriptions have been discovered containing the name nhm as a tribal name and dating from the seventh to sixth centuries bc. Book of mormongeographyold worldbountiful fairmormon. This location is referred to as the place where ishmael is laid to rest. The book of mormon narrative follows a group of jews that left jerusalem for the new world in 600 b. This stone was found in an area of arabia that the book of mormon names nahom. Jan 03, 2009 recently, the lds church has claimed a stone was found in yemen which confirmed an event in the book of mormon, because it bore the inscription nhm which, according to lds apologists, corresponded to the book of mormon place name nahom. There is simply no question that nahom in the book of mormon now has solid supporta direct hit in terms of book of mormon evidence. The critics have tried to dismiss this evidence, making some serious errors along the way. The book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods dealings with a part of the house of israel. Come, follow me 1 nephi 1622 the quotes below were used in my video come, follow me 1 nephi 1622. On what little we know of this inscription can a mormon be all that hopeful. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Supplementing jeff lindsays book of mormon evidences page. Jun 14, 2009 the book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods dealings with a part of the house of israel.

It contains prophecies of christ and also reveals how christ, after his resurrection and. Written hebrew does not employ vowels, therefore, book of mormon nahom is nhm in hebrew. As explored in this video by book of mormon central, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed. Finding the first verifiable book of mormon site meridian. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom. A documentary of insights and evidences of the book of mormon. If we put forth our own effort and seek the lords direction, then he will help us through our difficulties. Perhaps the most direct archaeological confirmation of anything in the book of mormon is the discovery in the early 1990s of evidence for an ancient people named nihm in the approximate area where lehis family came upon nahom. The book of mormon and others june 14, 2017 june 14, 2017 dave lefevre for many years after the book of mormon first appeared in 1830, many read it with the idea that lehi and his group were the only ones on the american continents. Amazingly, we have the luxury of two excellent candidate sites that are roughly due east of nehem on the oman coast.

The previous link is to the pdf version of the article, which is a mustread. When lds scholars publish evidence for the book of mormon, critics are quick to say something along the lines of, oh, that was just a lucky guess by joseph. If nehem is the book of mormon site nahom, then is there a bountiful to the east of it on the coast. I think i remember teryl givens talking about nahom in his book, by the hand of mormon. Responding to the new video on nahom as archaeological. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. It was also at this location that the path of lehis journey changed from a southern to an eastern direction before continuing toward the coast and the land bountiful. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the book s authenticity. Writing in 2002, terryl givens, a latterday saint historian and professor at richmond university, marveled, found in the very area where nephis record locates nahom, these altars may thus be said to constitute the first actual archaeological evidence for the historicity of the book of mormon. Jun 17, 2017 is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. It looks like this might be even more recent and more detailed than what he talked about. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable.

The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The book of mormon wasnt written by joseph smith, and arguments connecting his name to its fabrication are irrelevant. The place called bountiful in the book of mormon summary. Three altar inscriptions have been discovered containing the name nhm as a tribal name and dating from the seventh to sixth. Book of mormon archaeology is no longer an oxymoron.