The Book of Mormon is a diary written by ancient people who left Israel before the time of Christ and traveled to the New World--the Americas.  Two of these groups were Hebrew descendants of Joseph who departed around 600 B.C.; the other group emigrated after the time of Babel's Tower, over 2000 B.C.

This Book's true history explains how these wanderers and their descendants had a complete knowledge of Jesus Christ, and the plan of salvation.  Its chronicle demonstrates that obedience to God's word results in temporal and spiritual prosperity; disobedience results in social, economic, and spiritual ruin. 

The events of the Book of Mormon were transcribed in plates of metal; the history passed down through righteous and wicked generations.  In the 1800's, a young man named Joseph Smith was given the divine gift and responsibility to translate the plates.  His obedience allowed the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be restored to the world in its intended purity.

These peoples' history records principles of God that are plain to read and easy to understand, along with prophecies that are yet to be fulfilled.

The Book of Mormon explains the origins of the Native Americans (i.e. "Indians" 'discovered' by Columbus and others).  These Natives to North and South America were and are descendants of these surviving scattered tribes of Israel.  It provides conclusive truth regarding the 'mysteries' surrounding the lost civilizations of the Incas and Mayas of Central and South America.

The Book of Mormon explains that God intended for this record to be preserved until the latter days.   When it came forth, it would serve three major purposes:

    1.  To Teach the Gentile world (non-Jews and House of Israel descendants) the true gospel of Jesus Christ as he taught it to his disciples in Israel during his earthly ministry. 

   2.  To convince the Jews (those of Israel who were not scattered throughout the world), who had the Law of Moses given to them, that Jesus was the Messiah, and that the Law of Moses was a type and shadow to teach them about the coming Messiah, this same Jesus who was crucified. 

    3.  To teach the survivors of the Lost Tribes in the Americas (and world) that they are not forgotten.  These are entitled to the covenant promises, just as the Jews and repentant Gentiles.  Just as Joseph, who was their literal forefather, was exported to a foreign land and there became in power and nourish the remainder of his family, these descendants would in the last days rise to spiritual power and provide spiritual food to their surviving family, the Jews and the other lost tribes of Israel.

How will this happen?  

Just as God made a covenant with Moses that the Messiah would be born, and the fulfilling of this covenant was Jesus Christ, God also made a covenant with Abraham that his descendants would cover the earth and be as numerous as the sand of the sea.  The ultimate covenant with Abraham promises that when his descendants come to a true knowledge of Jesus Christ, they will be gathered together again.

This will be the Biblical fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham, which will come to pass in the last days.  The Book of Mormon sheds light on this covenant and the gathering to occur in the latter days.

While the authenticity of the Book of Mormon can be verified by "circumstantial" evidence such as direct Hebrew language and structure of the original text, archeology, historical veracity,  (and this web page presents a taste of such), the real evidence comes only by the Spirit of God which conveys to the reader's soul the divinity of His word in this ancient record.

An ABC News article in 1998 documents the discovery of 

Metals Found in Ancient American tombs, proving the existence of not only metal work, but exquisitely thin metal foils which compare to metals previously found in the near East in the times of Moses!  “It shows once again how little we know about the past and how there are surprises under every rock,” comments Jeffrey Quilter, director of Pre-Columbian Studies at Dumbarton Oaks, a Harvard University research institute in Washington, D.C.

Ancient Hebrew Found in New Mexico Dates 107 B.C.  

Ancient Hebrew Found in Tennessee dates to Time of Christ

When noted near-East archeologist Dr. Cyrus Gordon observed the stone, and told the Smithsonian that the inscription was ancient Hebrew (yes, found on American soil) and that it was also displayed upside down.  Upon this the curators removed the stone from public view...since after all, the Smithsonians historical position was that no people of Hebrew origins occupied American soil 2000 years ago....(facts and response to Smithsonian's former position will be posted soon). 

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While both schooled and unschooled critics (even the Smithsonian) have ridiculed the Book of Mormon's statements that horses existed in America during the days of Jaredites and Nephites (2200 BC to 400 AD),once again, truth shed on the myths dispels the darkness.  

Horse skulls, bones, and petroglyphs dating to Book of Mormon's days, have been discovered in this century, all proving that, once again, the critics accusations are mistaken and the Book of Mormon's words are true.  (Perhaps one day the critics will eliminate their age-old arsenal of repeatedly false accusations in light of the truth.)

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What thread of knowledge do these legends reveal?  Common to all these tribes is a knowledge that a great healer walked among their forefathers centuries ago, teaching peace, healing the sick, raising the dead, and promising to come again.  Many legends even describe him as a white-skinned, bearded God, others even mention he was born of a Virgin, across the ocean.

Why then, could the Book of Mormon make such an incredible claim that Jesus came to America, and that the Native Americans of this land are also covenant people of the House of Israel?  Perhaps because it's simply true.

Had the Book of Mormon been false, how is it that these many legends, told generations prior to the Book of Mormon's discovery, exist and corroborate with its message? Perhaps the simple answer is...because the Book of Mormon is true.

Tribal Legends and Histories from "He Walked the Americas"

• Book Cover
• Intro
• A Reminder..
• Polynesia
• Peru
• Brazil
• Guatemala
• Guatemala
• Mexico
• Yucatan
• The Following are available Soon.  
• Georgia
• The Prophet
• Oklahoma
• West Virginia
• Virgin Birth
• Mississippi
• Many Tribes Recount
• Pawnee
• Missouri

• New York
• Michigan
• Chippewa
• South Dakota
• Southern US
• Canada
• Wyoming
• Western US
• Arizona
• California
• The Papago
• The Dene
• American Pyramids
• Zuni and Yaqui
• Yaqui Chant
• The Toltecs
• Tula
• Mexico

• The Visions
• Tula Prophecy
• Calendar Stone
• Colula Legend
• Oaxaca Legend
• Legend of Travel
• Caba Cula
• Legend of Three Crosses
• Cocha
• Vira Cocha
• Strangers Come
• Co Lula Prophecy
• Kate-Zahl Preaches
• Legend of Itza Mal
• The Scarab Ring
• The Mayans

• Cosmul Island
• Yucatan Vessel
• Departure
• North American Travels
• South American Travels
• Mexican Sites Visited
• The Prophet's Identity
• The Symbol in the Hand
• Additional Information

One of the oldest criticisms by nay-sayers is Jacob's final farewell being translated to a French word 'Adieu' in the Book of Mormon.  Surely Joseph Smith was educated to know that Adieu wasn't an English word,...right?

Find how the Hebrew 'Shalom' translates to the French word 'Adieu'--even in modern Hebrew-English dictionaries, and how the use of this word vindicates the Book of Mormon's authenticity!

born, again