Smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon

A the book of mormon claims that the ancient inhabitants spoke and wrote in reformed egyptian and hebrew. Mar 19, 2009 smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon some latterday saints, in their zeal to give tangible authenticity to the book of mormon, have told prospective converts that the smithsonian institution has used the book of mormon to verify sites in the new world. For years we have heard from the missionaries that the smithsonian institute. The 1996 smithsonian statement regarding the book of mormon. Because the smithsonian institution receives many inquiries regarding the book of mormon. Smithsonian disavows use of book of mormon for archaeological guide and sees no connection between new world and book of mormon. Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon. An evaluation of the smithsonian institutions statement. Generally speaking, the smithsonian institution does not express specific views or take specific positions on matters related to religion. Your recent inquiry concerning the smithsonian institution s alleged use of the book of mormon as a scientific guide has been received in the smithsonian s department of anthropology. The smithsonian institution has never used it in archaeological research and has found no archaeological evidence to support.

Earlier we read from the smithsonian institutions statement the. Earlier we read from the smithsonian institutions statement the bible as. Because the smithsonian institution receives many inquiries regarding the book of mormon, we have prepared a statement regarding the book of mormon, a copy of which is enclosed for your information. The 1996 smithsonian statement regarding the book of mormon 1. Bible class curricula denominational doctrines part 1. The smithsonian institution has never used the book of in any way as a scientific guide. Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon mormons. Didnt the smithsonian intitute prove the book of mormon was. Smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of. Because the smithsonian regards the unauthorized use of its name to disseminate inaccurate information as unlawful, we would. Sorenson, a new evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon, farms 1995. Mormon cultural belief regarding book of mormon archaeology archaeological evidence of large populations.

Smithsonian and the book of mormon mormonism research ministry. Response to the smithsonian institute statement on the book of. Smithsonian archaeologists see no direct connection between the archaeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. Smithsonian archaeologists see no direct connection between the archeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. An evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement. Organizational statements regarding the book of mormonedit. Statement regarding the book of mormon, a copy of which is enclosed for your.

The smithsonian considers the book of mormon a religious document and not a scientific guide. Smithsonian institution letter cult education institute. Statement regarding the book of mormon, a copy of which is enclosed for your information. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a r eligious document and not a scientific guide.

The nephites are one of four groups to be described in the book of mormon as having settled in. Information from the national museum of natural history. Smithsonian archeologists see no direct connection between the archeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. If this were the case, we would expect to find artifacts with writings in these languages.

Organizational statements regarding the book of mormon smithsonian institution. It has come to my attention that the smithsonian institution has issued a new statement regarding the book of mormon. In 1996, the smithsonian institution issued a statement that addressed claims made in the book of mormon by. The smithsonian institution has never used the book of mormon in any way as a scientific guide.

Several times they referred to the smithsonian institute as having material on hand confirming the book of mormon. Smithsonian archaeologists see no connection between the archaeology of the new, world and the subject matter of the book. Statements by the smithsonian institution and the national geographic society. This statement includes answers to questions most commonly asked about the. Book of mormon central archive an evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon an evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon. May 12, 2008 statement regarding the book of mormon. Response to the smithsonian institute statement on the book. Response to the smithsonian institute statement on the. This statement includes answers to questions most commonly asked about the book of mormon. Smithsonian statement on book of mormon noncatholic. Book of mormonarchaeologysmithsonian statement fairmormon. An evaluation of the smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon.

The smithsonian institution at one time distributed, upon request, a lengthy statement regarding the book of mormon in which the institution listed several specific points of contention between science and book of mormon claims among them the physical type of the american indian. During the early 1980s, rumors circulated in mormon culture that the book of mormon was being used by the smithsonian to guide primary archaeological research. Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present. The smithsonian institution does not use it in archeological research. The smithsonian institution and the book of mormon mormon coffee. Lds apologist john sorensons response to the smithsonian. Smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon.

Your recent inquiry concerning the smithsonian institutions alleged use of the book of mormon as a scientific guide has been received in the smithsonians. National museum of natural history and ask for their latest statement on this topic. The smithsonian also has a statement regarding the book of. Mormon scholars have estimated that at various periods in book of mormon history, the populations of civilizations discussed in the book ranged between 300,000 and 1. Dec 28, 2009 a mormon response to the letter can be found here. The smithsonian institute has issued a statement regarding archaeological evidence and the book of mormon. In response to numerous inquiries that the smithsonian receives in regard to this subject, the smithsonian published the statement regarding the book of mormon providing accurate information about the smithsonians position. Statement regarding the book of mormon the smithsonian institution has never used the book of mormon in any way as a scientific guide. That the smithsonian does not use the book of mormon in its research says nothing about the book s divinity and truthfulness. Smithsonian statement book of mormon archaeological forum. Smithsonian institute statement on the book of mormon.

Because the smithsonian institution receives many inquiries regarding the use of the book of mormon as a guide to archeological researches, and in connection with mormon statements about the origin and relationships of the american indian, we have prepared a. The smithsonian institution sends a form letter to those who inquire about their use of the book of. Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon mormons in transition. Smithsonian institution still disavows the book of mormans. Because the smithsonian institution receives many inquiries regarding the book of mormon, we have prepared a statement regarding the book of mormon.

We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon. That the smithsonian does not use the book of mormon in its research says nothing about the books divinity and truthfulness. Smithsonian institution statement regarding the book of mormon some latterday saints, in their zeal to give tangible authenticity to the book of mormon, have told prospective converts that the smithsonian institution has used the book of mormon to verify sites in the new world. Feb 22, 2018 we are not aware of any recent official statement about the book of mormon made by the smithsonian institution. Smithsonian institutions stance on the book of mormon the. Prepared by the department of anthropology statement regarding the book of mormon the smithsonian institution has never used the book of mormon in any way as a scientific guide. I would appreciate it very much if you would provide me a copy of this statement using the enclosed preaddressed, prestamped envelope. This letter from the smithsonians department of anthropology is in response to your inquiry regarding the book of mormon.

During the early 1980s, rumors circulated in mormon culture that. The book of mormon is a religious document and not a scientific guide. However, the smithsonians eighth statement regarding the book of mormon says. The smithsonian archaeologists see no direct connection between archeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. Is there anything in the smithsonian institutions previous statement regarding the book of mormon the copy i have is designated sil76 1988. The smithsonian institutions letter statement regarding the book of mormon footnotestatement regarding the book of mormon the smithsonian institutionfootnote pg. Smithsonian institution letter statement regarding the book of mormon 1996. Smithsonian institution letter statement regarding the book. Is it true that he smithsonian institute declared the book of. The physical type of american indian is basically mongoloid, being most closely related to.