Narrow neck of land book of mormon

The narrow neck of land is a very small topographic feature that is identified with the crossing place from the land bountiful on the southeast into the land of desolationteancum in the. During that time, he was editor of the times and seasons and the following except was printed. If it is unknown that the narrow neck referred to an actual isthmus or merely a narrow passageway, then the fact that lds book of mormon scholars cannot convincingly. Narrow neck of land ever since josephs smiths day, the location of the narrow neck has been on the minds of those searching for book of mormon lands. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph allen, sa. Since the coming forth of the book of mormon in 1830 a narrow neck of land has been a touchstone of. The narrow neck of land was certainly on the mind of joseph smith just two years prior to his martyrdom. Book of mormon central archive the narrow neck of land. Mar 01, 20 the 3 most recent articles in this blog. If it is unknown that the narrow neck referred to an actual isthmus or merely a narrow passageway, then the fact that lds book of mormon scholars cannot convincingly place the geography today is unsurprising i.

This work was confirmed with expeditions to panama over the past 15 years. It has a narrow neck of land with a narrow pass the book of mormon is very consistent with its language, as long as you dont put words in its mouth. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Jul 05, 2011 as you are probably aware from previous articles, i feel that the isthmus of rivas is the narrow neck of land mentioned in the book of mormon. Straits, sounds and inlets are sometimes called necks of water, particularly if they are quite narrow. For many years, scholars before and after jensons 1923 trip to central and south america had. The only narrow neck of land book of mormon evidence.

In simplistic internal geographies that read the book of mormon as implying a narrow neck of land connecting the lands northward and southward, the existence of the hill cumorah south or southeast of the narrow neck places it in the land southward. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. Yet the words mormon uses to describe this trip across the narrow neck of landa days journey or a day and halfs journey for a nephitelack any hint that it was an exceptional. Futility of focusing on the textnarrow neck of land. The new world location of the jaredites and nephites is a subject of controversy among mormons. Another geographic neck narrow and small things isthmuses have laid important groundwork that will now allow us to establish the textual requirements and identify a viable candidate for the narrow small neck of land referenced in alma 22.

The narrow neck of land in the book of mormon kindle. The narrow neck mentioned in the book of mormon is one of the most wellknown parts of the geography. Sep 01, 2019 in the book of mormon the narrow neck of land is only described in the book of ether, so the jaredites used it, not the nephites. People have been taught to think the book of mormon describes two large land masses connected by the narrow neck of land. And thus the land of nephi, and the land of zarahemla, were nearly surrounded by water.

It is the physical feature most readily perceived in the mental maps of book of mormon readers. Oct 7, 20 the book of mormon geography geography map, dna, lands zarahemla, cumorah, narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence. The narrow neck of land in the book of mormon youtube. Nearly all want to know its location, and many attempt to find it. This verse references the places of the land northward, the land southward, the narrow neck, nephi, and zarahemla. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western. Comparing book of mormon geography models mormon lds. Readers of the book of mormon usually assume that the narrow neck of land defines a geographical feature. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful.

The narrow neck of land and the narrow pass book of mormon. The book of mormon geography geography map, dna, lands. The book of mormons narrow neck was obviously not extremely. The oft recited it takes a nephite a day and a half to go from the east sea to the west sea is putting words in its mouth. Possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon based on internal. The narrow neck of land in the book of mormon kindle edition by simiskey, patrick. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. A limited geography model for the book of mormon is one of several theories by latter day. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler. Hennessey with so many scholars over the years trying to place book of mormon. Exploring the lands of the book of mormon, by joseph allen, sa publishers, orem, utah, 1989, pp. Antipas hill cumorah hill shim hill ephraim moron zarahemla land of first inheritance nephi lehinephi. The narrow strip of wildernessspatial features, orientation and recorded journeys.

John sorenson considered the narrow neck as a defining feature. Are there any thoughts on the isthmus of rivas on the pacific side of nicaragua being the a narrow neck of landa. Is the small and narrow neck of land misunderstood. Claims the narrow neck of land is the isthmus of tehuantepec, and the basic area is that of mesoamerica. The location of the jaredite civilization is also not specified in the book of mormon except that it was north of a narrow neck of land in what was called the land northward by the nephites. This means we will find a landsalt waterland pattern in the topography. Elsewhere in the book of mormon, a narrow or small neck of land, by the border of the land bountiful and the land desolation is described connecting the. Linking the isthmus of panama to the book of mormon narrows the search for other features of nephite lands to a limited area in eastern panama and northern colombia. Wayne may true book of mormon geography lands western new. In the book of mormon the narrow neck of land is only described in the book of ether, so the jaredites used it, not the nephites. I believe 1 that the book of mormon requires that the line between desolation and bountiful defined the width of the narrow or small neck of land, 2 that the small neck of land ran in a northwardsouthward directionas opposed to northsouthon both sides of the line, 3 that the narrow passpassage led by the west sea from. The narrow neck of land in the book of mormon 1st edition by mr. Narrow neck of land origins of nixtun city of bountiful land northward land of bountiful.

Apr 25, 2014 since the coming forth of the book of mormon in 1830 a narrow neck of land has been a touchstone of its geography. There is absolutely no indication that the nephites fled north of the narrow neck into the land northward where a treaty was made giving them the land northward, mormon 2. Between the land northward and the land southward is a narrow neck of land which separates them. The narrow neck of land and the narrow pass book of. Book of mormongeographynew worldgreat lakes geography. In simplistic internal geographies that read the book of mormon as implying a narrow neck of land connecting the lands northward and southward, the existence of the hill cumorah south or. Necks of water we first note that a neck can also refer to a marine feature.

A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Yet the words mormon uses to describe this trip across the narrow neck of landa day s journey or a day and halfs journey for a nephitelack any hint that it was an exceptional performance, especially when compared with how mormon and others use these same words elsewhere in the text. Narrow neck narrow passage book of mormon evidence youtube. Thus, making an issue between the narrow neck of land of the book of mormon and trying to claim it referred to the niagara peninsula is outside the range of scholarly research and serves. This is a very important step in furthering the research into book of mormon geography. Patrick simiskey has drawn on his proven engineering skills to make a careful study of book of mormon geography and to identify, beyond any reasonable doubt, the narrow neck of land spoken of in the book of mormon. The narrow neck of land is a very small topographic feature that is identified with the crossing place from the land bountiful on the southeast into the land of desolationteancum in the northwest. The narrow neck of landa touchstone of book of mormon. Wayne may places the narrow pass and land northward in canada which is ruled under a monarchy, but the book. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Patrick simiskey has drawn on his proven engineering skills to make a careful study of book of mormon geography and to identify, beyond any reasonable doubt, the narrow neck of land. Narrow neck of land american hemospheric setting book. Dec 02, 2016 the narrow neck of landa touchstone of book of mormon geography environmental evidencesconfirming fingerprints for locating book of mormon lands where are the descendants of the book of mormon people today.

Could the book of mormons narrow neck of land be separate from the feature described as a small neck of land and called the narrow pass or the narrow passage. As we locate the narrow neck of land, it helps us position and specify the rest of the lands in the book of mormon. Yet the words mormon uses to describe this trip across the narrow neck of landa days journey or a day and halfs journey for a nephitelack any hint that it was an exceptional performance, especially when compared with how mormon and others use these same words elsewhere in the text. Now why wouldnt the reader of the scriptural record define the narrow neck of land as a geographical featureit is a narrow neck of land. Coon maintains that the narrow neck of land was small enough compared to the lands of desolation and bountiful, to be described as being by the. Sep 01, 2014 by the narrow neck of land, by the place where the sea divides the land ether 10. I believe 1 that the book of mormon requires that the line between desolation and bountiful defined the width of the narrow or small neck of land, 2 that the small neck of land ran in a. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. No effort should be made to identify points on this map with any existing geographical location. Now combine this verse with the only other reference in the book of mormon that mentions the narrow neck ether 10. Narrow neck narrow passage book of mormon evidence. The presence of so many necks of land even divided ones throughout the great lakes region, should hint to the thoughtful student of the book of mormon, that the principle lands of the. In this episode brother ash offers several explanations and illustrations for what could be considered the narrow neck of land in the book of mormon. For example, a narrow neck commonly refers to a water feature.

And they built a great city by the narrow neck of land, by the place where the sea divides the land. For example, while the book of mormon makes it clear that the rival nephite and lamanite civilizations were centered around the narrow neck of land in central america, it says that. The narrow neck of landa touchstone of book of mormon geography. So the book of mormon usage neck of land is not redundant given its coastal.

James warr has a website laying out his reasons for believing this to be the case and his site lists problem areas for all of the other theories now. Another geographic neck narrow and small things isthmuses have laid important groundwork that will now allow us to establish the textual requirements and identify a viable candidate for the narrow small. This page is about the book of mormon geography by wayne may, the founder of ancient american magazine and author of this land book series. As we locate the narrow neck of land, it helps us position and specify the rest of the. Hennessey with so many scholars over the years trying to place book of mormon sites and not being able to, we wonder if we are looking at things correctly. Near the narrow small neck is a dramatic natural feature where the sea divides the land ether 10. Since the coming forth of the book of mormon in 1830 a narrow neck of land has been a touchstone of its geography. The greater land of zarahemla combined with the greater land of nephi were nearly surrounded by water alma 22. Oct 28, 2017 readers of the book of mormon usually assume that the narrow neck of land defines a geographical feature. The following quotes are selected from a search on the internet and are intended to show that.

The term narrow neck of land is used only once and it was a jaredite. The narrow neck of land described in the book of mormon is one of the most important geographic features for those studying the lands of the ancient nephites and lamanites. The map spans jaredite and nephitelamanite periods during which settlements changed over time. Cheesmans, the world of the book of mormon, deseret book, 1978. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york.

There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding. While this strip of terra firma certainly reflects a narrow neck of land between. The presence of so many necks of land even divided ones throughout the great lakes region, should hint to the thoughtful student of the book of mormon, that the principle lands of the book of mormon, near cumorah, including the narrow neck of land, and the narrow pass, are more localized, they are coastal like the land of israel the. Thus, making an issue between the narrow neck of land of the book of mormon and trying to claim it referred to the niagara peninsula is outside the range of scholarly research and serves no purpose but to further ones own personal views. As you are probably aware from previous articles, i feel that the isthmus of rivas is the narrow neck of land mentioned in the book of mormon. There is archaeological verification at the niagara peninsula that dates from 800 bc to 3000 bc which is the time of the jaredites. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The full text of this article can be found at deseret news online. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. A good place to begin discussing book of mormon geography is the narrow neck of land.

The narrow neck of land described in the book of mormon is one of the most. With the narrow neck on the east side of desolation, it means that agosh jaredites and desolation nephites were in the same place. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. Aug 16, 2009 narrow neck narrow passage book of mormon evidence. Sep 27, 2019 in the book of mormon the narrow neck of land is only described in the book of ether, so the jaredites used it, not the nephites. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other possible relationships of sites in the book of mormon, based on internal evidence. At times, large portions of the land southward were a game preserve ether 10. Was the narrow neck of land as described in the book of. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. There are some major criteria needed for a world location to fit the book of mormon geography.