Laura F. Willes Book of Mormon Lecture, 8 September

[_Daniel Peterson]

I'm pleased to announce that the second biennial Book of Mormon Lecture, sponsored by Brigham Young University’s Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies, will be given by John L. Sorenson on Thursday, 8 September 2011, in the Assembly Hall of the Gordon B. Hinckley Center on the BYU campus. The lecture is free and begins at 7:00 pm.

John L. Sorenson is one of the most prolific contributors to Book of Mormon publications. The title of his lecture is “Mormon’s Sources.” Sorenson is an emeritus professor of Anthropology at Brigham Young University and was closely involved with the Foundation of Ancient Research and Mormon Studies for twenty-eight years, including five years as editor of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies. He has published more than two hundred books and articles, including Mormon’s Map and Images of Ancient America, both published by FARMS at BYU. But perhaps his most widely known book, An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon, set forth for the first time the criteria that cannot be ignored when searching for the geographic setting of the Book of Mormon.

[_Willy Law]

After listening to Dr. Coe's Mormon Stories podcast I was wondering if someone like John Sorenson has ever had a public debate with a legitimate Mesoamerican archeologist about the historicity of the Book of Mormon?
Dr. Coe gave the impression that Mormon archeologists never discuss Book of Mormon archeology with other archeologists.

[_DrW]

After listening to Dr. Coe's Mormon Stories podcast I was wondering if someone like John Sorenson has ever had a public debate with a legitimate Mesoamerican archeologist about the historicity of the Book of Mormon?
Dr. Coe gave the impression that Mormon archeologists never discuss Book of Mormon archeology with other archeologists.

A more one-sided debate would be hard to imagine. Science vs. Apologetics - it hardly seems fair.

[_Joey]

Will there be shuttle service from the off-site overflow parking locations for the event?

[_Daniel Peterson]

Will there be shuttle service from the off-site overflow parking locations for the event?

Yes.

You won't need to be on duty this time with your trike and your little red wagon.

[_truth dancer]

After listening to Dr. Coe's Mormon Stories podcast I was wondering if someone like John Sorenson has ever had a public debate with a legitimate Mesoamerican archeologist about the historicity of the Book of Mormon?
Dr. Coe gave the impression that Mormon archeologists never discuss Book of Mormon archeology with other archeologists.

Just want to add that the Mormon Stories podcast with Dr. Coe is a MUST LISTEN!

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[_stemelbow]

Just want to add that the Mormon Stories podcast with Dr. Coe is a MUST LISTEN!

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If you're struggling to fall asleep.

Ah just kidding. have at it.

[_truth dancer]

Just want to add that the Mormon Stories podcast with Dr. Coe is a MUST LISTEN!

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If you're struggling to fall asleep.

Ah just kidding. have at it.

Stem, have you listened to these podcasts? I am interested in your opinion if you have.

My guess is any LDS believer would have to rethink the Book of Mormon historicity issue.

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[_Joey]

John L. Sorenson is one of the most prolific contributors to Book of Mormon publications. The title of his lecture is “Mormon’s Sources.” Sorenson is an emeritus professor of Anthropology at Brigham Young University and was closely involved with the Foundation of Ancient Research and Mormon Studies for twenty-eight years, including five years as editor of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies. He has published more than two hundred books and articles, including Mormon’s Map and Images of Ancient America, both published by FARMS at BYU. But perhaps his most widely known book, An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon, set forth for the first time the criteria that cannot be ignored when searching for the geographic setting of the Book of Mormon.

Credentials of an impressive draw for MST, the fireside chat circuit and the Olivewood Bookstore followers in Provo!!  Kudos!!

Yet most wonder why, with all these credentials, neither he nor Clark (or whoever is coming out of the BYU bullpen on this topic) have yet to convince a single secular professional peer, publication, or academic institution (including BYU) to give any serious attention, acknowledgement or accreditation to this record of an ancient history, people or culture (the Book of Mormon)!!

But for all the members, writers and camera crew from the American Journal of Archaeology who will be attending - they will certainly receive the educational value of the admission fee!!

[_cursor]

Just want to add that the Mormon Stories podcast with Dr. Coe is a MUST LISTEN!

Dr. John L. Sorenson said:

"Some people see a placid stream ahead of them and think the water must be safe to cross, only to find that their perception was faulty and deep holes await them. Something like that has happened to you in regard to your podcast with Mr. Dehlin about the Book of Mormon. Before you and other readers again stumble into the difficulties you encountered, allow me to offer some corrections."

An Open Letter to Michael Coe