The study strengthens the premise of the Book of Mormon, that the American continents were a “choice land” and were not overrun by many populations. DNA studies rely on the maternal ancestor. Since both Joseph (son of Jacob) and Manasseh (son of Joseph) had wives who were non-Hebrews, it is fully to be expected that the descendants of the Lamanites (the Nephites having been totally decimated according to the Book of Mormon) would have non-Hebraic DNA markers.
Where did you get your information on the study itself? The link posted did not say what you claim at all.
He probably didn’t read it. This is the Mormon stock answer for any DNA issues. It’s preposterous on its face.
Clear indication you didn’t actually read the article. Because, hrm… as I look at the map, WHOA! There are some data points from Northern AND North Eastern Russia.
No, it doesn’t. Polynesia is too far from the Americas to merit any notice. Migration would have been difficult, to say the least. Most likely people immigrated TO Polynesia than FROM Polynesia.
Does the Book of Mormon specify when the lost tribe came to America?
Ralph,
The study can be printed. I have a copy which I have printed. I also have a world map which I have consulted and compared with some of the data points in the study. Easily done!@ParkerD: You don’t give up, do you? Too amusing.
Clear indication you didn’t actually read the article. Because, hrm… as I look at the map, WHOA! There are some data points from Northern AND North Eastern Russia. NO–THERE ARE ONLY POINTS 29 AND 33. POINTS 25 AND 28 ARE THE MONGOLIA AREA.
Secondly, the article clearly states that this is the ONLY DNA strand found in both men AND women. So, your book trying to use science to show that nephites traveled to the Americas through the DNA evidence in women is, well, false. Read the article. It explains the difference between the DNA this study finds and the mitochondrial DNA that is passed down through women.
koff It actually disproves “nephites.” Sorry to inform you. DOES NOT, AT ALL.
No, it doesn’t. Polynesia is too far from the Americas to merit any notice. WHY? Migration would have been difficult (SO WHAT?), to say the least. Most likely people immigrated TO Polynesia than FROM Polynesia.
@Catholic20064 Thank you for posting this. I’m going to see if I can get this journal to read the study.
I am American, but have Spanish and Mexican blood in me. My father being from Guadalajara and with much Spanish influence on my mom’s side. I’ve had this recent interest in who my peoples are. Long story, I won’t go into it. LOL.
I’ve also passed this article on to an ethnographer friend of mine who loves Central and South America and is very interested in their cultures. She is who helped grow an interest in my ancestors within me.
PuzzleAnnie,
AGBasinger,
Puzzle Annie,
No, my question is where did you get the information on the Study. What you posted was not the same as what was printed. I know where you got your Mormon info.
I don’t have anything in my mind about it, I am merely pointing out that the poster who responded to OP missed some points in the published study and mis-stated them, therefore his conclusions are faulty. Personally I could not care less where they came from. There is one human race on this planet, created by God in His image, and their history is fascinating study. my information on the study was gained in the usual way by reading first the summary, then following links to the complete report.
Really? Fascinating! From where did you get the study?
Yes, so do I and it’s called Google maps. Quicker, more in depth search function. Further, the linked article in the original post has a smaller map for quick reference.
Ralph,
Puzzle Annie,
Ralph,
Correct. Further, this study rules out the possiblity of it being random or a result of natural selection that they have this common marker.