Multiple similarities have been found between Book of Mormon descriptions and geographical evidences.
- Several Old World and Book of Mormon geographical descriptions are very similar.
Valley of Lemuel
Shazer
Nahom
Bountiful
Lehi's cave
- It is often claimed by other Christians that the Bible is completely supported by archaeological evidence, while the Book of Mormon is supported by none. Neither claim is true.
Additional Resources:
Basic Methodological Problems with the Anti-Mormon Approach to the Geography and Archaeology of the Book of Mormon – by William J. Hamblin
FAIR Issues 40: Two points about Book of Mormon geography, Michael R. Ash
Fair Issues 79: A consistent Book of Mormon map, Michael R. Ash
Fair Issues 78: What is the correct Book of Mormon geography?, Miachael R. Ash
Fair Issues 77: What is the correct geography for the Book of Mormon?, Michael R. Ash
Book of Mormon Geography (PDF) (2008 FAIR Conference) by Larry Poulsen
A Key for Evaluating Nephite Geographies – by John E. Clark
Heartland as Hinterland: The Mesoamerican Core and North American Periphery of Book of Mormon Geography, Mark Alan Wright
Axes Mundi: Ritual Complexes in Mesoamerica and the Book of Mormon, Mark Alan Wright
“War of Words and Tumult of Opinions”: The Battle for Joseph Smith’s Words in Book of Mormon Geography,Neal Rappleye
Deciphering the Geography of the Book of Mormon – by Mark V. Withers
Interpreting Book of Mormon Geography – by Randall P. Spackman
Joseph Smith, Revelation, and Book of Mormon Geography – by Matthew Roper
Book of Mormon Geography in the Old World
Book of Mormon Geography in the New World
The Book of Mormon in a New World Setting by Brant Gardner
Journey of Faith: Book of Mormon Documentary
Journey of Faith: The New World video
Summary of Book of Mormon evidence and Geography by Steve Carr
Truth about Joseph Smith’s Beliefs on Geography of The Book of Mormon
LDS Temple dedicatory prayers and Book of Mormon geography
Ancient Mayan city Lamanai and The Book of Mormon
BOM Geography debate — 3 Unique Characteristics with Jerry Ainsworth
Book of Mormon 10 No Confirmed Locations by Michael Ash
Book of Mormon cities match Maya cities
Book of Mormon Geography, Old World
Geography of The Book of Mormon: the river Sidon
Heartland as Hinterland: Mesoamerican Core and North American Periphery of Book of Mormon Geography
In Search of Ancient Cumorah Segment 1
In Search of Ancient Cumorah segment 2
In Search of Ancient Cumorah segment 3
Indians of the Great Lakes region and The Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon Geography