Heartland Model

The Heartland Model or "Heartland Theory" of Book of Mormon geography, postulates that the Book of Mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of North America.[1]

Among its proposals are that Mound Builders, including the Hopewell and the Adena, were among those peoples described in accounts of events in Book of Mormon books such as Alma and Helaman. The Mississippi River is recognized as the River Sidon, and Big Spring (in Carter County, Missouri) is identified as being the Waters of Mormon. Also, the Niagara Falls region has been described as the "narrow neck of land" mentioned in Alma. In addition, the Appalachian region of Tennessee is claimed by some to be the Land of Nephi.[2]

In recent years, this theory, which challenges the traditional paradigm of Central America as a primary location for Book of Mormon geography, has become a "movement"[3][4] among Latter-Day Saints. Many see this new model as a way of better supporting the historical authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

Prominent proponents

Wayne May

Publisher of Ancient America magazine,[5] first published in 1993.

Rod Meldrum

Publisher[6] of videos and CD's on Heartland theory; Founder & President of The Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism (FIRM Foundation).

Ryan Fisher

Producer of a TV series called Nephite Explorer,[7] which supports Heartland Theory.

Bruce Porter

Host of symposiums[8] on Book of Mormon archaeology, geography, and proponent of the Heartland model.

Kels Goodman

Creator of new TV series, called Hidden in the Heartland.[9]

See also

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705384447/Pros-cons-of-Book-of-Mormon-geography-theories.html?pg=all
  2. ↑ http://www.firmlds.org/feature.php?id=18
  3. ↑ Groote, Michael De. "The fight over Book of Mormon geography". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  4. ↑ Moulton, Kristen. "Book of Mormon geography stirring controversy". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  5. ↑ "Ancient American Magazine". www.ancientamerican.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  6. ↑ "FIRM Foundation - The Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism". www.firmlds.org. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  7. ↑ "(no title)". nephiteexplorer.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  8. ↑ nephiteexplorer. "Fireside with Bruce Porter in Riverton, UT". Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  9. ↑ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.

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