George potters most popular book is the white bedouin. George has recently shifted his focus from the old world to the new world. George is a proponent that the book of mormon lands are in peru. Filled with stunning photographs and detailed maps, nephi. Chadwick uses his archaeological, historical, and scriptural knowledge to comment on the claims made by the other scholars. Climb aboard as george potter, frank linehan, and conrad dickson sail through the stories of the book of mormon like youve never heard them before. I started voyages of the book of mormon the day after christmas and found it to be an easy read. George potter and richard wellington, lehi in the wilderness. We know that lehi was en route to bountiful for eight years 1 nephi 17. This is the nextbest thing to a trip to the sites that lds george potter discovered that match lehis journey as well as mosess with the children of israel.
The land of the book of mormon brigham distributing. You can order our documentary films on dvd and books by george potter by. His latest newsletter dated oct, 2009, says, 10 reasons why the book of mormon took place in peru. George potter and richard wellingtons recent book, lehi in the wilderness springville, utah. From the valley of lemuel to nephis harbor, journal of book of mormon studies 15, no. See why peru is by far the best candidate for the land of the nephites. George potters newest dvd, peru the land the book of mormon. He promises to continue his research in peru next year. Compelling book of mormon evidence for lehis journey. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. The book of mormons accurate description of the ancient frankincense trail 15 2.
South america, geography and the book of mormon 67 6. Richard and george at arabian candidate for mount sinai, eight miles south of jabel allawz. Steel, it is argued was not known to man in those days. According to matthew roper, many critics of the book of mormon have cited the mention of steel in 1 nephi 4. Response to george potters ten reasons why mesoamerica is. Skeptics have argued since its publication in 1830 that the the book of mormon is the creative work of a religious con man, whose purported visit by an angel and account of hidden gold plates from which the book was written undermine it outright.
Apr 16, 2018 george potter, an lds researcher has done a lot of research in the middle east and thinks he may have stumbled upon the real mount sinai. He has kindly given me permission to quote from his newsletter here. George potter mt sinai and book of mormon trail george potter describes his search for lehis trail and mount sinai. The sacred honey bee book of mormon archaeological forum. Have the valley of lemuel and the river laman been found. Book of mormongeographyold worldvalley of lemuel fairmormon. Peruthe land of the book of mormon id really like to attend the garland presentation, but it is quite far away from me. Our mission is to discover and research book of mormon archaeological sites. His latest newsletter dated oct, 2009, says, 10 reasons why the book of mormon took place in peru by george potter my new book, nephi in the promised land is now available in the nephi project discovery. George potter is the foremost authority on the trail of lehi though arabia. The book certainly expands ones understanding of the making and sailing of a large wooden sail craft, and the extra equipment that a sailing vessel had to have, both night and dayfair and foul weather. George potter and richard wellington of nephi project. New archaeological discoveries in peru show how the history of the andes is remarkably consistent with the nephite civilization and its religion. My theory is that the book of mormon took place in the andes mountains of peru, bolivia, ecuador, parts of chile.
Georges interest in archaeology began as a lds missionary in the. While researching and coauthoring the book discovering the valley of lemuel. Nephi proyect george potter expedition 2020 youtube. The jaredites must have regarded their bees very highly, giving them a special name deseret which moroni considered important enough to include in his very short history.
George potters interest in archaeology began as a lds missionary in peru. If you look at any church publication now about the book of mormon and. After stressing the necessity of following the frankincense trail in order to obtain enough reliable water and food, the authors show that a branch of this trail does indeed skirt close to a good candidate. George potter, an lds researcher has done a lot of research in the. From the valley of lemuel to nephis harbor wellington, richard, and george potter. George is married to susan jenson potter, and together they have ten children. Potter is the author of documentary films and 7 published books. However, the book of mormon provides a simple explanation of how this knowledge could have reached southern arabia, or at least the jewish communities in the arabian peninsula. New archaeological discoveries in peru show how the history of the andes is remarkably consistent with the nephite civilization and its. Jun 12, 2019 george potter and richard wellington, lehi in the wilderness. Wellington and george potter see page 26, and kent brown see page 44 pertaining to the trail that the book of mormon prophet lehi took after fleeing jerusalem.
George potter, an lds researcher has done a lot of research in the middle east and thinks he may have stumbled upon the real mount sinai. It is nephis description of his family leaving jerusalem and crossing arabia in the early years of the sixth century b. From the valley of lemuel to nephis harbor, journal of book of mormon studies. A south american setting for book of mormon mormon matters. It is a narrow gorge cut through a massive granite mountain. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of mormon jumamosi and broadway and seymour in little shop of horrors mount baker theatre, washington. Peruvian setting for the book of mormon mormon matters. A peru setting for the book of mormon miscellaneous. Besides coauthoring a book, he has produced eight films on his book of mormon research. Listen to george critique the mesoamerican model, how llamas and alpacas might be horses, and other reasons why peru is a better location for the book of mormon peoples.
It can be excused for not giving specific details demanded by potter. Here is a summary of the points he gives on this dvd. Jul 26, 2009 i finally got around to watching the free dvd i got from a small order i made with. Learn new and fascinating insights about nephi, hagoth, the brother of jared, and the mulekites. This enlightening journey will let you see the book of mormon sea voyages in a whole new light. Does the book of mormon solve the mystery of the wise men. Thanks to the book of mormon team and love to my family, curtis g this is all your fault instagram. George potter points to possible correlations with the book of mormon. Mar, 2017 george potter and richard wellington, lehi in the wilderness. These include live presentations, books, films and the internet. George potter, a new candidate in arabia for the valley of lemuel, journal of book of mormon studies 81 1999.
Conner is thrilled to be a part of this production during his 5 th year with mormon. George potter s newest dvd, peru the land the book of mormon. This dvd gives george potters support for a peru setting for the book of mormon. This book of mormon fact puzzles many students of the book because the ancient inhabitants of north and central america only domesticated dogs and turkeys. The voyages of the book of mormon by george potter, frank. Ancient peru means present day peru and the surrounding countries. Jan 06, 2006 george potter points to possible correlations with the book of mormon. Apr 29, 2018 george potter thinks nephi sailed to the andes mountains in south america following their travels in the middle east. Potter, a new candidate in arabia for the valley of lemuel, journal of book of mormon studies 8, no. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. The authors offer tantalizing finds, but in spite of their field work and abundant photographs and maps. Jan 09, 2017 richard wellington and george potter, lehis trail. If you open up your bible maps from the english version of the king james, published by the lds church, go to the maps in the back.
There is only one book of mormon geographical area that scholars have identified with a high degree of certainty. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey to. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies 7, no. Lehi in the wilderness endorsed by lds scholar hugh nibley. The book of mormon musical official edinburgh website.
The book of ether is the shortest book in the book of mormon, covering 1500 plus years history. George potter has 14 books on goodreads with 176 ratings. Wellington and potter offer their own reconstruction of lehis journey through the arabian peninsula as recorded in the book of mormon. The ancient american foundation aaf is pleased to present.
Zarahemla research foundation, study book of mormon, p. We support individual projects with the following objectives. Book of mormon names among the lihyanites in arabia by george potter when archaeologists prioritize the importance of documentary evidence, written records take top stage. George potter, a new candidate in arabia for the valley of lemuel george potter, journal of book of mormon studies, 1999the grandeur of the valley is difficult to describe in words or even portray in photographs. Dec 03, 2009 george has recently shifted his focus from the old world to the new world. More recently, many latterday saints have rejoiced over the discovery of an ideal candidate for the valley of lemuel and the river laman near the red sea, in an entirely plausible location, as george potter has reported in his article, a new candidate in arabia for the valley of lemuel, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. George potter thinks nephi sailed to the andes mountains in south america following their travels in the middle east. Bountiful and 79 other reasons why first nephi is a true history, george has served as an elders.
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