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Let's Talk About Misconceptions with DNA and the Book of Mormon
As DNA testing and analysis have grown in prominence to address questions of identity and origin, a common curiosity
has risen for Latter-day Could DNA testing prove the historicity of the Book of Mormon? After all, if Lehi and his family traveled from Jerusalem and established civilizations in the Americas, the DNA should show that, right? Of course, the answer is not so simple. In this book, forensic and genetic experts Dr. John M. Butler and Dr. Ugo A. Perego shed fascinating light on just what DNA can—and can’t—tell us about the Book of Mormon and its peoples. After providing a general overview to bring readers up to speed on the basics of genetic research, the authors go to the Book of Mormon itself and explore different viewpoints on what the existent studies and data suggest about its peoples. They then bring it all together to clearly lay out what we can learn from DNA and to dispel common misconceptions regarding the Book of Mormon and DNA evidence. With the lenses of science and faith working in harmony throughout this exploration, this book provides the tools to search out the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and take the question to the Lord ourselves.
has risen for Latter-day Could DNA testing prove the historicity of the Book of Mormon? After all, if Lehi and his family traveled from Jerusalem and established civilizations in the Americas, the DNA should show that, right? Of course, the answer is not so simple. In this book, forensic and genetic experts Dr. John M. Butler and Dr. Ugo A. Perego shed fascinating light on just what DNA can—and can’t—tell us about the Book of Mormon and its peoples. After providing a general overview to bring readers up to speed on the basics of genetic research, the authors go to the Book of Mormon itself and explore different viewpoints on what the existent studies and data suggest about its peoples. They then bring it all together to clearly lay out what we can learn from DNA and to dispel common misconceptions regarding the Book of Mormon and DNA evidence. With the lenses of science and faith working in harmony throughout this exploration, this book provides the tools to search out the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and take the question to the Lord ourselves.
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160 pages, Paperback
Published June 23, 2025
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September 11, 2025
Could DNA testing prove the historicity of the Book of Mormon? After all, if Lehi and his family traveled from Jerusalem and established civilizations in the Americas, the DNA should show that, right? Of course, the answer is not so simple. In this book, forensic and genetic experts Dr. John M. Butler and Dr. Ugo A. Perego shed fascinating light on just what DNA can—and can’t—tell us about the Book of Mormon and its peoples.
July 21, 2025
Educational and interesting. Loved it. I felt so validated when they suggested for furthe and more in depth instruction to read “1491: New Revelations of the America’s before Columbus”, which I had just read in April (2025) and enjoyed it so much.
I really enjoyed this short book. So far I’ve enjoyed all the “Let’s talk about…” series/books. They are short and to the point.
I really enjoyed this short book. So far I’ve enjoyed all the “Let’s talk about…” series/books. They are short and to the point.
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