Hidden in the Heartland
Millions of people worldwide believe in the Book of Mormon. But where did it take place? Some scholars believe the events that unfold in the Book of Mormon may have happened right here in North America. In this exciting documentary series, filmmaker Kels Goodman explores archaeological and historical evidence of people who lived in the United States long before the arrival of Columbus and the possible connections of these people with the Book of Mormon. With topics including manifest destiny, the origin of Central American model, Hebrew in ancient America, and the American covenant, Hidden in the Heartland provides a compelling argument to an alternative perspective as to where t he events of the Book of Mormon took place.
- 2016-2019
- 2 seasons
- Covenant Communications
- Documentary
Millions of people worldwide believe in the Book of Mormon. But where did it take place? Some scholars believe the events that unfold in the Book of Mormon may have happened right here in North America. In this exciting documentary series, filmmaker Kels Goodman explores archaeological and historical evidence of people who lived in the United States long before the arrival of Columbus and the possible connections of these people with the Book of Mormon. With topics including manifest destiny, the origin of Central American model, Hebrew in ancient America, and the American covenant, Hidden in the Heartland provides a compelling argument to an alternative perspective as to where t he events of the Book of Mormon took place.
Season 2 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Crossing the Seas
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 17 mins
Author and adventurer Philip Beale shows us his journey with the researching, building and sailing a replica of a boat built around 600 BC called The Phoenicia. His theory is that the Phoenicians circumnavigated the continent of Africa long before history says it did. This journey patterns the trip taken by Lehi as spoken of in the Book of Mormon.
Episode 2
The 2-Hill Cumorah Theory
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 24 mins
While most of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focus the origins of the Book of Mormon cities to be in Mesoamerica, a growing movement asks the question about the Hill Cumorah, located in Palmyra, New York. How could there be a hill in New York when the cities are down south? The only answer given by official church archaeologists is that there are 2 separate hills. Is that true?
Episode 3
Archaeoastronomy
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 17 mins
Did the ancient American inhabitants know the stars? This episode explores the ancient structures that align with the moon and the sun, giving evidence that they were more intelligent then previously believed.