Since the first three episodes of this season of ancient aliens has had very little to do with anything ancient or extraterrestrial, it seems that the producers decided on a course correction for episode four. This article answers the claim that the book of mormon figure called sherem is an example of a nonisraelite. In an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, dr. From book of mormon population estimates, it is evident that the civilizations described are comparable in size to the civilizations of ancient egypt, ancient greece, ancient rome, and the maya. Debunking ancient aliens, atlantis, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder.
Review of ancient aliens s07e04 alien encounters jason colavito. His version of ancient astronautics, which, as his book miracles of the gods showed, made room for jesus and faith, influenced ancient aliens and the semispiritual incarnation of the ancient astronaut theory. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past. Where the ancient aliens commentator came up with that has not been confirmed, although it might be a mix up with the jehovahs witnesses. Nov 18, 2019 after being contacted by the angel moroni, joseph smith, jr.
Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the. Debunking ancient aliens, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder casey cash. Some biblical and book of mormon names can be equated with astral geography. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon salt lake city. Review of ancient aliens s07e04 alien encounters jason. The mythicist milwaukee show debunking ancient aliens. He combined space age ideas with mcconkies mormon doctrine and the quran. Debunking ancient aliens, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder. He replied, oh i wished i would have known that ahead of time because then i could have told you so much more. Satan is the author of most if not 100% of all alien stuff out there. I used to home teach a guy who mixed up a current affair with the book of mormon on tape. Watch prophets and prophecies full episode ancient aliens.
Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Ancient astronaut theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of. This model takes notice of extensive details given in the book of mormon descriptions of the land southward and. Book of mormon versus ancient aliens post by willy law. Tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other ancient documents excerpt from. Rather, while watching the show and looking at the evidence in support of this theory, a thought occurred to me. Joseph smith visitation story on ancient aliens episode reddit. Self described sceptics are 90 percent white, middle aged or older, gay or tormented by their predilections, have rejected religion because of abuse or characteristics that are abhorrent to religion, are seething with jealousy, see. The answer is complicated, do we believe in aliens, of course we do, heavenly father created more than just this world, but has the earth ever been visited by them then the answer is no, the reason is very clear, just as we are all different levels spiritually, the same can be said for them some are more advanced,some are less spiritually, we are given as much.
We believe that there are 1 of 3 scenarios which occurred. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon kindle. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient egypt, from early cave drawings to. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Mormon cosmology is the description of the history, evolution, and destiny of the physical and metaphysical universe according to mormonism, which includes. Siege of jerusalem original art by james e mcconnell. Debunking ancient aliens, the book of mormon and other. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The mythicist milwaukee show debunking ancient aliens, atlantis, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder tv episode 2016 quotes on imdb. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon.
Mormons codex is the culmination of a lifetimes labor by mormonisms preeminent mesoamerican specialist. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Joseph smith said one great evil is, than men are ignorant of the nature of spirits. Jul 28, 2011 with robert clotworthy, david childress, andrew collins, philip coppens. In the context of sciencefiction, the popular ancient astronautflavoured tv series battlestar galactica 19781979 and 20042009 incorporates many mormon cosmological beliefs into its overarching narrative. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Im definitely sure jesus had nothing to do with astronauts, and i want to say so once and for all.
Interestingly enough, hollywood is not the only one touting the phrase, we are not alone. William henry thinks that the aliens stabilized the nuclear plant to prevent a meltdown, and david childress says the same thing in the form of a. The book of mormon is a book from the dead, something that the author could know when joseph smith couldnt know that we could know now, and here is additional proof. Ancient aliens did a laughably bad episode once claiming that moroni was actually an alien from the persied star cluster and that the book of mormon came from aliens in order to tell a bunch of mormons to move to the american west for some reason. Ancient astronaut theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of years.
Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Since 1949 john sorenson has been collecting archaeological and anthropological evidence to show that joseph smith translated the book of mormon from a native mesoamerican codex, or book. Joseph smith wrote the famous book of mormon after a vision. And the book depicts, among other things, that after jesus ascended into heaven, he came to the americas and ministered to the native peoples here, to convert them to his way of life, and that at some point the texts that become the book of mormon are deposited here, so that joseph smith could find them. He is worshipped like a god by the mormon followers.
With robert clotworthy, david childress, andrew collins, philip coppens. Debunking ancient aliens, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder kenneth l. If the book of mormon can be demonstrated to know many, many things about the ancient world that no living person knew in the early eighteen hundreds. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. S07e04 alien encounters takes us back to a more classic form of ancient astronautics, one in which any god is necessarily an alien, with the exception of jesus, and ufos are. Ancient aliens explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited earth for millions of years. When the book of mormon was first published in english in 1830, it seemed rather an anomaly, despite its biblical tone. Ancient aliens the series season 07 episode 06 forbidden caves millions of people around the world believe we have been visited in the past by extraterrestial beings. Mar 10, 2020 archaeology supporting the historicity of the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Adam and the sons of god were displaced from the earth by the sons of man, who came from the moon or it could be the other way round, and that true believers are bionic, having the word allah imprinted in arabic on their heartvalves. Mormon scholars argue that the book of mormon israelites who lived in the americas were assimilated into other nations.
But the book of mormon never mentions any other nations. If the book of mormon really were an ancient book, at would it matter. Gods seat, in the mormon cosmology, is at the center of the universe, which locates kolob, as the place closest to god, near the center of the universe. Oct 27, 2012 where the ancient aliens commentator came up with that has not been confirmed, although it might be a mix up with the jehovahs witnesses. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of. Modern day ancient astronaut theorists believe that joseph smith was visited by aliens rather than moroni or jesus christ. Your book of mormon supports the history and culture of this ancient people. The book of mormon, ancient aliens, and other bullshit. Ancient aliens the series alien encounters facebook. Ancient aliens aliens and the old west tv episode 2011 imdb. Debunking ancient aliens, atlantis, the book of mormon and. The show ancient alien has inspired me to do my research on these topics.
Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter. Jul 29, 2011 reminds me of an investigator from southern russia. The mythicist milwaukee show debunking ancient aliens, atlantis, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder tv episode 2016 on imdb. According to the book of mormon, joseph smith saw jesus christ and moroni angel in his several visions. Typical of attempts to deny the authenticity of the book of mormon are a work entitled the truth about the lehi treeoflife stone 1 and an unpublished manuscript recently sent to the author by a professional journal for evaluation. This post is not to debate the merits of this theory. See more ideas about book of mormon, america and ancient civilizations. Mormons believe joseph smith found gold plates engraved with writing in ancient egyptian in new york and god helped him translate the text. Joseph smith on ancient aliens general discussions. Ancient aliens revolutionary debunking ancient aliens, the book of mormon and other bullshit archaeological claims w ken feder june 20, 2019 by guru kenneth l. They were the messengers of divine knowledge and seers who shared visions of the future. I heard the above idiosyncrasies while watching a an episode of ancient aliens on the history channel just now. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon is a thorough work of scholarship, a book that must be read by every serious student of the book of mormon. Ancient astronaut theorists suggest that the angel who spoke to smith may have actually been an extraterrestrial in this clip from season 8, alien encounters.
Are these simply campfire tales, or did the cowboys and native people of americas wild west actually come in contact with alien. Alleged ancient relics truth and evidence book of mormon. The search continues with new episodes of in search of fridays at 109c. I am a regular viewer of this series on history tv. Feb 28, 2015 ancient ruins and the book of mormon dan vogel.
The book of abraham is traditionally held by several latter day saint denominations as having been translated from an egyptian papyrus scroll by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. After being contacted by the angel moroni, joseph smith, jr. The first published reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, first published in 1842 in times and seasons and now included within the pearl of great price as part of the canon of mormonism. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and lds books. Atheism, skepticism, radiopodcast, general religion, mythicism. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. In both instances, the authors list parallels between lucy mack smiths account of a dream which joseph smith, sr. According to the book of mormon, which smith claimed to have translated magically from unseen ancient texts buried in upstate new york, the pure hebrews were killed off by their fallen brethren who had lapsed into idolatry and were cursed with red skin for their sin, becoming native americans alma 3. When angels appear in religious legends and in myths, generally they are messengers between the heavenly realm and the human realm.
See more ideas about archaeology, book of mormon and mound builders. Did anyone else see ancient aliens on history channel. Recently i was forwarder a clip from the show ancient aliens on history channel that makes the bold claim that aliens started mormonism. Berger intentionally engaged in perpetrating fraud on the saints of god with commissioning the production of plates, in which he was involved. The book of mormon and other ancient documents book of.
Visit the largest alien and ufo news website webelieveinaliens. Ancient aliens, history channel, july 28, 2011 season 3, episode 10, on television. Sorenson, chairman of the department of anthropology at brigham young university, presents a credible model for an ancient american background for the book of mormon. Long before black and white film captured plastic rocket ships hanging by a string, leaders of the mormon church were declaring that life existed on other planets.
Kolob is a star or planet described in the book of abraham, a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. Smart doesnt mean knowledge or accuracy or being correct. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. Moreover, their official companion book is really helpful for the beginner who wants to trace the presence of aliens since the beginning of our earth. Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the latter day saint movement of restorationist christianity started by joseph smith in western new york in the 1820s and 30s. Did ancient aliens really help to shape our history. According to the book of mormon, the final war that destroyed the jaredites resulted in the deaths of at least two million people. Article, is the mormon church involved with aliens. For many people, joseph smiths claims are just too ridiculous, and the south park episode effectively captures this incredulous attitude. Historical art historical pictures historical illustrations ancient mesopotamia ancient civilizations ancient aliens ancient history epic of gilgamesh ancient persian. Lehi jawbone, for example, could be equated with the hyades as the jawbone of the bull of heaven taurus. Many people ask us if the plates that we saw are truly the plates containing the book of mormon.
By olavarria, july 29, 2011 in general discussions. This is because the creator of the show, glen larson, was himself a mormon. Ancient origins articles related to mormons in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Joseph smith on ancient aliens sign in to follow this. Professor kenneth feder is the founder and director of the farmington river archaeological project which studies the prehistory of the region in northwest. Altering the historical record is not necessary to try support or substantiate the ancient aliens agenda there is an overwhelming amount of empirical evidence to let the facts represent themselves. Joseph smith on ancient aliens general discussions mormon. Angel moroni didnt claim to have heavenly origins, but to be from another part of the universe. I havent read through the book of mormon in a long time, but i will cover ufos, aliens, allusions and nuclear weapons in the book of mormon now. Aug 26, 2012 she then mentioned that after the tour, the guide asked she and her husband if they were lds mormon and they said, yes. Ancient aliens aliens and the old west tv episode 2011. Ancient aliens ancient history ancient book mystery templer berber ancient artifacts before us interesting history.
The popular tv show south park has an episode titled all about mormons, in which joseph smiths account of the coming forth of the book of mormon is mocked as absurd and completely unbelievable. Ancient ruins and the book of mormon dan vogel youtube. A bizarre 1977 article on jesus the ancient astronaut jason. The word mormon originally derived from the book of mormon, a religious text published by smith, which he said he translated from golden plates with divine. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. You most likely have heard of the mormon church, lds, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, here in utah, of which they control the total state in all fields and phases of human endeavors. Feder is a professor of archaeology at central connecticut state. More than 14 million mormon followers are present today. Ancient aliens is an american television series that premiered on april 20, 2010, on the history channel. Feder is a professor of archaeology at central connecticut state university. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. May 11, 2018 i think i have a hypothesis about the mormon pleiades connection. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by. New owner of skinwalker ranch credits hal puthoff for.
And if so,might there be a connection between aliens and the earths forbidden caves. Mormons, aliens, and hangar 18 mysterious universe. Smart can mean clever enough to manipulate people who have damaged psyches. Strange mormon ufo alien stories the millennial star. Catch up on season 1 of ancient aliens, only on history. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon kindle edition by sorenson, john l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Origins of mormonism debunked no ancient hebrewegyptian artifacts linked to native america the book of abraham is an 1835 work produced by joseph. His mind was fried from a lot of drug abuse in his younger years. Apologetics press the book of mormon and the ancient evidence.
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