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Archaeology and the Book of Mormon - Part X. Viracocha—The "White Bearded God" or Jesus Christ

TitleArchaeology and the Book of Mormon - Part X. Viracocha—The "White Bearded God" or Jesus Christ
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1956
AuthorsHunter, Milton R.
MagazineImprovement Era
Volume59
Issue Number3
Pagination168–170, 172–174, 176, 178–179
Date PublishedMarch 1956
KeywordsAncient America – Mesoamerica; Ancient America – South America; Archaeology; Conquistadors; Native Americans – Incas; Viracocha
Abstract

This series is a comprehensive compilation of archaeological artifacts in Mesoamerica that relate to Book of Mormon places and peoples. It is copiously illustrated with photographs of buildings, pottery, statues, and carvings. The series includes evidences of Christ’s appearance to the Americas and reviews ancient Mayan writings, including Title of the Lords of Totonicapan, the Popol Vuh, the Annals of the Cakehiquels, and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl. The author also discusses white and dark people in ancient America. The tenth part discusses Viracocha and Jesus Christ.

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