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by Peter K. Bellville (Author)
For nearly 100 years from its first publication, readers of the Book of Mormon assumed the small neck of land was Panama. This was challenged when Tehuantepec was proposed, displacing Panama. Since then, an explosion of various models have placed the geography of the Book of Mormon all over the Western Hemisphere. What if the reasons for rejecting Panama were wrong? Nephi opens the Book of Mormon by saying he wrote in the language of the Jews and of the Egyptians (1 Nephi 1:2). An Egyptian day's march fits Panama precisely. This not only locates the Land of Zarahemla but also pinpoints the Valley of Lemuel. Starting with an Egyptian day's march, the Book of Mormon geography lays out as neatly as a formal dinner table.
Author Biography
The author was raised in Vermont, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, graduated from BYU with a BS in psychology and MEd in counseling. After trying public school employment, he entered nuclear power and retired after 21 years. He has been married for 49 years, has 6 children plus a few addendums, a spate of grandchildren and one great grandchild. He continues to be active in his church.
