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Moroni’s America-Maps Edition

Maps and explanation of the Book of Mormon in North America

Now Available, 6th printing including updates and 15 new pages of beautiful full-color maps! 150 Pages! Soon available in Deseret Book Stores.




Nelson, et al, “MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition”
(reviewed by Sherry Ann Miller)
Review
Title: MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition
Author: Rian Nelson, writer; Jonathan Neville, editor; www.worksofjoseph.com, artwork compilations
Publisher: NA
Genre: Non-fiction/Reference Book
Year Published: 2018
Number of Pages: 141
Binding: Laminated soft cover with spiral binding
ISBN10: 978-1-944200-31-2
ISBN13: NA
Price: $19.95
Reviewed by Sherry Ann Miller for the Association for Mormon Letters
MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition is not a book just to be read and reviewed. It is a book to be read and studied, a book to be pondered over and yes, a book to be prayed about. One truly needs divine inspiration when attempting to understand the complex and diverse locations mentioned in the Book of Mormon as explained in MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition. Just as Moroni asked readers of the Book of Mormon to ask God regarding its authenticity, I feel it absolutely essential that readers of this work do exactly the same thing…ponder and pray for guidance.
I would also suggest that when reading MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition, you have two other books with you: The Book of Mormon, and the book titled MORONI’S AMERICA — The North American Setting for the Book of Mormon, by Jonathan Neville. These two books are referenced heavily throughout MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition. You might also want your iPad or PC handy, as well, if you are at all curious about any of the archaeological evidence supporting the theories you will find on this reading/studying adventure.
MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition states on the front cover that the book contains maps and explanations of the Book of Mormon in North America. Further, it quotes Oliver Cowdery’s statement in Letter VII, as found in the Joseph Smith Papers (JS History 1834-1836) that between the Hill Cumorah, New York, USA, and a neighboring hill called Shim (Mormon 1:3, Mormon 4:23, 6:6) both the Jaredites (Ether 15:11) and Nephites (Mormon 6) were destroyed. That being true, the author and editor have created MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition to disprove the second Cumorah theory, which theory has led several people to believe that the Hill Cumorah, where the Jaredite and Nephite battles took place, is somewhere in Mesoamerica, perhaps in Guatemala or a number of other locations south of the US border. Within the pages of MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition, there are strong, plausible arguments against the second Cumorah theory, and the reader will need to understand this before opening the book.
First, however, let me explain that I learned of the second Cumorah theory in a series of fictional novels set in imaginary, somewhat scriptural geography. I dismissed the idea because I was reading fiction, which allows one to probe the depths of the sea or fly off to another planet, dimension, time or realm without leaving the comfort of one’s home. I had no idea the second Cumorah theory was an actual non-fictional theory considered by some as even plausible until I read some of Jonathan Neville’s books and did some serious digging in the Joseph Smith Papers and reading/studying other early Church leaders. I had always believed (and still do) that Joseph Smith had correctly identified the Palmyra, New York, Hill Cumorah as the same Hill Cumorah described in the Book of Mormon.
I had difficulty understanding why the second Cumorah theory had even been considered. Then, I recalled something my brother, a prominent chemist, had taught his family:
“If you torture the data sufficiently, it will confess to anything.”
My brother’s logic taught me that God had laid out a perfect plan to enable his children to gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon, to learn for ourselves that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, and to enjoy all the benefits and responsibilities that come with such beliefs. There is no need to torture the data because God has already shown us His straight and narrow path. Sorry, but…no side trips to a theorized second Cumorah for me.
If I have learned nothing else in my mortal sojourn, I have learned this: God has a reason for everything. We may not realize it at the time, but eventually we will come to know that the Lord allows events to occur and gives revelations to us for specific purposes. When Nelson and Neville, in MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition, suggest a reason why God gave the name Zarahemla to the area across the river from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Joseph Smith, this finally made sense to me. It is entirely possible, probable even, that this area was Zarahemla millenniums earlier. As I contemplated that possibility, a generous share of the other pins on the map began to make sense, as well, including the use of rivers as the primary means of travel.
The current archaeological evidence (the data) needs no torturing; documentation by archaeological researchers is astounding and many historical sites actually prove what the Book of Mormon has recorded within its pages. I was especially impressed with the evidence of altars found in some North American sites which match what the Lord instructed in . The research on the Hopewell Culture is profoundly moving; I was surprised to learn of its abrupt end about 400 A.D. Does that sound familiar to anyone else besides me?
The artwork in MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition is excellent. The maps are clear and easily identifiable. I wish there was space in my review to bestow praise on each and every artist who had a hand in the beautifully portrayed scenes and map designs…
It is clear from the very beginning that MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition is a companion guide to Jonathan Neville’s book, MORONI’S AMERICA — the North American setting for the Book of Mormon. While you can understand what Nelson and Neville portray in MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition, you will understand a lot better if you use the two books together…
MORONI’S AMERICA — Maps Edition is a book that would be very useful to all seekers of truth because it points us toward the geography of the Promised Land, toward the reality that Joseph’s Hill Cumorah in New York is the very same Hill Cumorah where the Nephites and Jaredites were destroyed.
…I was taught in a literature class once that readers need to understand the author’s feelings and intentions. For instance, if an author wrote that the curtain was blue, my teacher wanted me to see that the author had used the words curtain and blue metaphorically. She said the curtain likely meant that the author was representing the heroine’s view of the world as imperceptible or restricted, while the color blue likely meant sadness or depression. I remember thinking how silly these metaphors were because, in my writer’s mind, the author likely meant that the curtain was blue. I guess that’s why, when Joseph Smith said (and Oliver Cowdery recorded in his Letter VII) that the Hill Cumorah in New York was the place where the last great Nephite and Jaredite battles were fought, I accepted that literally. For me, the curtain was blue. If in doubt, read Letter VII, Mormon 6 and Ether.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the message of the Book of Mormon is spiritual, that it is a second witness of the Lord Jesus Christ, and of His ministry here in America. While geography is interesting, it is neither Mormon’s nor Moroni’s message. The Book of Mormon gives us just enough geography to hang ourselves when we torture the data. Apparently, torturing data led to the second Cumorah theory a few decades ago. Why would anyone do that when the curtain is clearly blue?

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The same book in digital format, can be purchased for $9 and sent to you in PDF format immediately. Email me at riannelson@aol.com. You can view the maps on your computer and print the ones you want.

(On Thumb Drive Emailed to you in PDF format)

Purchase this UPDATED  Thumb Drive of 140 maps, art, cartoons, and diagrams of the setting of the Book of Mormon in North America. See many of the territories, lands, cities, events and battles spoken of in the Book of Mormon with specific map detail.  These maps follow the details of the amazing book “Moroni’s America” by Jonathan Neville and the concepts and details from “Exploring the Book of Mormon in America’s Heartland” by Rod Meldrum.  Just $9 




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Moroni’s America

Moroni’s America is a must-read for anyone interested in the historicity and geography of the Book of Mormon. It focuses on the North American setting with a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter approach to the geography passages, illustrating the points with over 75 maps and diagrams. Moroni’s America is an ideal companion for the 2016 Gospel Doctrine course of study, which focuses on the Book of Mormon. To order click HERE

 Giclees and Prints

Talented artists have created 5 new pieces of Heartland Art for you to enjoy. The works of Ken Corbett, Kendra Burton and Brooke Malia Mann will enrich your love of the Gospel. You can read about each painting and the story behind the art by clicking here, or you can order your own Giclee or print by clicking on  the add to cart buttons below.

Zelph in Vision

(Giclee)

Vision of Zelph 1

By Ken Corbett

Original Oil on Linen

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Additional Ken Corbett Art

Zelph a Man of God

(Giclee)

Zelph Done edit

By Ken Corbett

Original Oil on Linen

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Additional Ken Corbett Art

The Plains of the Nephites

(Giclee)

Plains of the Nep_24x30By Ken Corbett

Original Oil on Linen

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Additional Ken Corbett Art

Christ Visits the Nephites in America’s Heartland

(Giclee)

Christ Visits Neph_36x48 sized smallerBy Kendra Burton

Original Oil on Linen

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Additional Kendra Burton Art

North America, A Land of Promise

(Fine Art Reproduction)

NA Land of Promise_40x30 web sizeBy Brooke Malia Mann – Original Ink & Watercolor on Board

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Additional Brooke Malia Art

In addition to the amazing artists who created the above 5 new works of art, The Cartoonist Guy, Val Chadwick Bagley has created 24 new Heartland Humor Cartoons. You may purchase either the print packages or the cartoon packages below.

Click Here for additional information on the Heartland Art.

Click Here for additional information on the Heartland Humor Cartoons.

Individual 5×7 Prints 

All individual 5×7 prints are $1 each plus $1 shipping up to 9 prints.

10 or more individual prints are $2 shipping.




Individual 8×10 Prints

All individual 8×10 prints are $3 each plus $1 shipping up to 9 prints.

10 or more individual prints are $2 shipping.

Packages

5 x 7 Print Packages

1- Heartland Art & Maps

Final Edit 5x7 NA map

Vision of Zelph 1Price: $8 5 x 7 Package

Art & Map Cards: 10
Images: 20
8×10 Prints: $3 per card
5×7 Prints: $1 per card

  1. Josephs First Vision
  2. Onandagus
  3. Zelph in Vision
  4. Event Description
  5. Zelph a Man of God
  6. Event Description
  7. The Plains of the Nephites
  8. Event Description
  9. Christ Visits the Nephites in America’s Heartland
  10. Event Description
  11. North America, A Land of Promise
  12. Event Description
  13. Book of Mormon Evidence Map
  14. Event Details
  15. Book of Mormon Prophetic Timeline
  16. Important Videos Available
  17. Father and Sons Tablet
  18. Mystic Symbol Description
  19. Mounds of Eastern U.S. Map
  20. Nephite and Lamanite Land Map

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2- Heartland Humor

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Price: $8 5 x 7 Package

Humor Cards: 12       Images: 24
5×7 Prints: $1 per card

  1. This is the Place
  2. King Benjamin
  3. Burger King
  4. “Taper” Curelom
  5. New York of Bust
  6. Flammable Stone
  7. Good Beasts
  8. Indians of THIS Land
  9. Ask Directions
  10. Zelphs Mound
  11. More Especially Useful
  12. Cumorah Pageant
  13. Secret Combination
  14. North isn’t Northward
  15. Plains of the Nephites
  16. I Told You
  17. 1 or 2 Cumorah’s?
  18. Sacrifice’s R Us
  19. An Altar of Stone
  20. Wanna Race
  21. Whirlwinds
  22. Zelph Witnesses
  23. Other Sheep
  24. It Just Makes Sense

1 It just makes sense_webPrice: $15 – 8 x 10 Package

Humor Cards: 12
Images: 24
8×10 Individual Prints: $3 per card
Same Cartoons as the 5 x7 Prints

Both 5×7 Packages

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Price: $15

Cards: 22 Images: 44

You will receive both package #1 and package #2


Additional Val Bagley Art

 

Zelph Items

Sword & Sheath

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Price: $225

 This impressive Zelph sword measures 34 1/2″ overall and breathes strength. The 26″ heat-forged blade is heat tempered from solid carbon steel and is nearly 1/2″ thick. The leather wrapped handle is contoured and surrounded by the distinctive extended guard and pommel.

  • Included is a hand stitched leather sheath made of oil tanned pig hide with an attached pig skin strap.
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Spears

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Price: $70

These spears are all hand made. All are made of natural hard wood with a genuine flint point, tied with leather or deer sinew. Each spear is 50″ to 55″ in length. Other accessories are added such as, feathers, buffalo teeth, turtle shells, imitation bear claws, leather throwing grip and a handy leather strap tang. Etched wood with the name “Zelph”.

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Sticks and Canes

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Price: $50

Canes are all made of hard wood or diamond willow. Some are walking sticks of 50″ to 55″ and others are canes measuring 42″ to 48″. Inclused is a leather tag with the “Mystic Symbol” etched and other ornaments such as real turtle shells, buffalo teeth, beaver teeth, imitaion bear claw, feathers and beads.

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Collector Pins & Medallions

Inaugural Collectors Pin 1.5″

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Price: $20 (If Available)

This is the first of many pins to come. This pin introduces the Heartland Humor Collection including the commencement of the 16th Firm Foundation Book of Mormon Evidence Expo. This is a limited edition and will sell out quickly and the trading of pins will begin. Get yours while they last.

Regular Pins #1-7 & Zelph 1.5″

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Price: $7 each or 8 for $50

In addition to the Inaugural pin we have produced 8 additional pins to begin your collection.

Pins Available

  1. It Just Makes Sense
  2. Burger King
  3. Plains of the Nephites
  4. If I Build It They Will Come
  5. King Benjamin on River Sidon
  6. Sacrifice’s R Us
  7. Zelph Warrior (Round)
  8. Zelph of Zarahemla (Standing)

Two Sided Medallion 2″

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This is nice gold coated commemorative two sided coin of the two new paintings. Zelph in Vision with the Prophet Joseph Smith holding the Arrowhead that killed Zelph on one side, and on the other side is the New painting by Ken Corbett called Zelph a Man of God. These are very limited in supply and will become a collectors item.

Price: $25 (If Available)


Additional Val Bagley Art
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