On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Unoriginal Jim to discuss the important story of The Hill Cumorah and the complete lack of any kind of evidence at that location.

Mormonism came forth in an environment where the origin and

identity of indigenous populations was highly questioned. There

were several books published between the 16th century and the

1830s that promoted the idea that Native Americans were either

seafaring Jews or members of the lost 12 tribes. At the same

time many of the same publications promoted the

Moundbuilders myth.

The Book of Mormon did not attempt to provide scientific or

archaeological evidence. Joseph Smith presented the Book of

Mormon as the proof of Native American history and blended

both theories.

The Hill Cumorah narrative draws from these contemporary

theories and presents them as a historical fact.

It is central to the text and to Smith's entire message and the

identity of the church. And it is a falsifiable claim.

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Ep262: Why a Literal Hill Cumorah is a Huge Problem for Mormonism