Potential Volcanic Activity Related to Events in the Book of Mormon
By Benjamin Jordan
Interpreter Foundation Mesoamerica Tour Lecture Series
The eighth chapter of 3rd Nephi in the Book of Mormon presents a dramatic account of the destruction of many Nephite cities by natural causes. This destruction took place at the time of Christ’s death on the cross in ancient Israel. A wide variety of events, involving earthquakes, storms, landslides, floods, and a cloud of darkness are described as occurring all at the same time. Over the years, several scholars have suggested that these events may have been connected to a volcanic eruption. What is their evidence that supports this idea? This presentation will cover their reasoning, as well as some of the examples that have been used to support their arguments in favor of this idea.
