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One of the big differences between the Heartland & Mesoamerican Theories of the Book of Mormon deals with volcanoes. Very few people have studied Book of Mormon geology. During the destruction found in 3rd Nephi, it mentions earthquakes and “mists of darkness.” Meso proponents believe this is a reference to volcanoes, and there are several candidates in Mesoamerica. These volcanoes are not found in the Heartland, and Heartlanders dismiss this possibility. Jerry Grover has a background in geology and has written a book called “Geology of the Book of Mormon.” He’s the first to make an in-depth look at the Book of Mormon from a geological point of view. Check out our conversation…

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Jerry Grover studies Book of Mormon geology and says Meso is better fit for Book of Mormon than other models.
  • Date: January 16, 2023
  • Guest: Jerry Grover
  • Theology: Book of Mormon, DNA & Book of Mormon, Mormon Scripture
  • Church History, Joseph Smith
  • Science Topics Covered: Geography, Mesoamerica, Mormon Science, Science & Religion
  • Historical Mentions John Sorenson
  • Tags: best Mormon history podcast, Book of Mormon, Church History, Gospel Tangents, GT Podcast, Joseph Smith, religion and science
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