DNA Evidence and the Book of Mormon
The Official Essay published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on DNA and the Book of Mormon
The official stance of the Church on the topic of DNA research and studies and how they relate to the history of the people of the Book of Mormon
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Website Recommendation:
https://scripturecentral.org/knowhy/why-hasnt-lehis-dna-been-found
A great review of why we may never find DNA evidence for the people of the Book of Mormon in today’s Native American people.
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DNA Evidence of Book of Mormon People in the Americas (10 min)
A brief but very thorough review of why you would not expect to test current Native Americans and find a direct DNA link to the Lamanite people mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
The Book of Mormon and DNA Studies (52 min)
“The Book of Mormon and DNA Studies” by Dr. Ugo Perego, given at "FAIR Ritorna a Roma," part of the 2024 Europe FAIR Conference series. Dr Perego is one of the leading authorities on DNA and genetics as it pertains to the history of the people of the Book of Mormon, his presentation explores what is known and what can’t be known about this subject with the current state of research on the subject.
Nephite DNA In The Americas? (40 min)
David Read presents his findings researching the DNA and genetics of Native Americans and tying them back to the Nephites and Lamanites who left Jerusalem.
Book of Mormon Evidence You’ve Never Heard Before (2 hr)
In this episode of The Holy Rebellion, Christian and Travis welcome Neal Rappleye, a research associate at the Ancient America Foundation and respected Book of Mormon researcher. With honesty, humor, and depth, Neal unpacks the tension between scholarship and spirituality, helping listeners see how faith and evidence can work together rather than compete. The conversation dives into topics like anachronisms, DNA, archaeology, and the historical context of the Book of Mormon. Neal explains why some supposed “problems” have been resolved through ongoing discoveries and why others require patience and perspective. He reminds listeners that while evidence matters, personal revelation and lived spiritual experience ultimately hold greater weight. This episode is a thoughtful, hopeful invitation to inquiry and faith. Neal’s insights and humility will resonate with anyone who has ever wrestled with doubt, curiosity, or the desire to understand how the Book of Mormon fits into both history and testimony.
