Research Sources from Brit-Am Now nos. 601-625
Contents:
1. Isaiah 18, Israel, and the USA
2. The Significance of the Eye on the Great Seal of the USA
3. Macaque Monkeys: Racial Coloring and Environment
4. Paul Eidelberg: Biblical Roots of the USA
5. Ian McCrae: "Jock" (Jacob) A Nickname for Scots
6. Statistics: Australian Firsts; Other Israelites Nations: Most Trusting of Each Other; Olympic Medals; Military Expenditure; Economic Aid; Richest; Beer; Proud and not Proud of Nationality: Will fight for Country.
7. Dan in Ireland and Wales
1. Isaiah 18, Israel, and the USA
"Brit-Am Now"-605
1. New Source: Did Isaiah 18 Predict British Restorationism?
http://www.britam.org/now/605Now.html
From: Gregorio Billikopf Encina <bielikov@yahoo.com>
#... Samuel Horsley explains that Isaiah 18, Is a description of some
people, or another, destined to be principal instruments in the hand of
Providence, in the great work of the re-settlement of the Jews in the Holy
Land; a description of that people, by characters by which they will be
evidently known, when the time arrives the time of the completion of the
prophecy was very remote, when it was delivered, and is yet future [these
words were written in 1799]." This chapter is about the help that would
come from a far away nation who would help restore the Jews to the Holy
Land. Not only Britain, however, but the American Continent.
# Samuel Horsley, a British author back in 1799, understood this prophecy
was about a far away nation that would help restore the Jews to HA-ERETZ.
He thought this role would be given to the British and wrote a letter to
King Edward.....
Billikopf Encina, Gregorio. Isaiah testifies of Meshiach. Introduction to Chapter 18.
Unpublished manuscript. Permission granted by the author, 12 October 2005.
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2. The Significance of the Eye on the Great Seal of the USA
"Brit-Am Now"-611
1. The Significance of the Eye on the Great Seal of the USA
http://www.britam.org/now/611Now.html
[Deuteronomy 33:28] ISRAEL THEN SHALL DWELL IN SAFETY ALONE: THE FOUNTAIN OF JACOB SHALL BE UPON A LAND OF CORN AND WINE; ALSO HIS HEAVENS SHALL DROP DOWN DEW.
CORN AND WINE agricultural bounty. The nations we have identified as containing significant numbers of Israelites all dwell in areas that have beneficial climates, envigorating environments, and fertile soils.
<<THE FOUNTAIN OF JACOB>>: In Hebrew "ayin Yaacob" which can also mean "the Eye of Jacob" perhaps referring to the All-Seeing Eye of Providence depicted on the US Great Seal?
[Genesis 49:22] JOSEPH IS A FRUITFUL BOUGH, EVEN A FRUITFUL BOUGH BY A WELL; WHOSE BRANCHES RUN OVER THE WALL:
<<A FRUITFUL BOUGH>>: In Hebrew "Ben Porat" which can also mean "A Powerfully Fertile Son" or "A Son of Power". In the Hebrew Bible when several meanings are possible it is often deliberate and ALL the different meanings are intended.
"BY A WELL in Hebrew: ali ayin which can also mean above (al) the eye (ayin).
We thus have a "Powerful Son" overseen by the Eye of Providence as depicted on the Great Seal overlooking the
Pyramid (Picture of Egypt) symbol of Joseph ( Midrash Numbers Rabah 2;5).
see also
http://britam.org/Genesis/Gen47to50VaYechi.html
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3. Macaque Monkeys: Racial Coloring and Environment
"Brit-Am Now"-613
2. Macaque Monkeys: Racial Coloring and Environment
http://www.britam.org/now/613Now.html
Anyone who still doubts that environment influences racial coloring
should read our answers to questions on race:
Another point to consider is the existence of
different "racial" coloring amongst monkeys.
For instance:
The Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/japanese_macaque.htm
This monkey dwells in cold climates.
It often has a blondish type coating, a reddish or pink face (see photos),
and light colored (greenish) eyes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/212.shtml
<<Japanese macaques are the most northerly-living non-human primate, living in mountainous areas of Honshu, Japan. They survive winter temperatures below -15 degrees Centigrade, and keep warm in naturally heated volcanic springs.>>
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Macaca
Picture of Macaque monkeys in China
Chinese descriptions of white people in Central Asia etc
sometimes described them as looking like Macaque monkeys.
Interesting Photos Macaque monkeys
http://members.tripod.com/uakari/macaca_fuscata.html
http://phototravels.net/japan/pcd1663/monkey-family-23.html
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/vecase/Behavior/Spring2004/tison/tison.html
(blond-red head!)
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyotravel/tokyotravelogue/tokyoworldtravelinc.htm
http://investigate.conservation.org/xp/IB/speciesdiversity/investigate_primates/japanese_macaque.xml
http://www.outdoorjapan.com/features/ojfeature-jigokudani.html
http://www.peta.org.uk/feat/HiddenLifeOfMacaques/
Macaques are also found elsewhere but not always of the same coloring.
Is this an effect of environmental influence?
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwvir/VirusInfo/macaque.html
<<Macaques live in many different habitats across the globe, making them the most widely distributed genus of nonhuman primates... Their coloration includes gray, brown or black fur.
<<Macaques are native to Asia and Northern Africa.
The Barbary Ape is a type of Macaque monkey.
The Monkeys of Gibraltar are actually Barbary Apes .
http://www.ippl.org/05-28-04-09.html
<<How Barbary macaques were first introduced to Gibraltar is unclear but according to legend, Gibraltar will fall from British rule if the monkeys cease to exist on the rock. At the end of World War II, the number of monkeys in Gibraltar had dwindled to as few as three. Upholding tradition, Winston Churchill ordered the import of Barbary macaques from Morocco to replenish and maintain the monkey population.>>
Photos of the "Apes of Gibraltar"
http://www.pbase.com/misterp17/gibraltar_monkeys
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4. Paul Eidelberg: Biblical Roots of the USA
"Brit-Am Now"-616
1. Paul Eidelberg: Biblical Roots of the USA (Extracts Only)
http://www.britam.org/now/616Now.html
Extract:
(1. No nation has been more profoundly influenced by the "Old Testament" than America. Many of America's early statesmen and educators were schooled in Hebraic civilization.
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5. Ian McCrae: "Jock" (Jacob) A Nickname for Scots
"Brit-Am Now"-621
http://www.britam.org/now/621Now.html
4. Ian McCrae: Scots Part of Israel.
"Jock" (Jacob) A Nickname for Scots
Dear Yair,
Thank you also for your very informative newsletter with information of
the Scots with regard to the Declaration of Arbroath. In Arbroath
Abbey they used to have a yearly pageant, of a very high standard,
depicting this part of Scottish history, with all the characters in
period costume. It was held at night in floodlighting, and I have to
say the reading of the Declaration of Arbroath in this physical and
historical setting was one of the highlights of my life as a Scot, and
it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand out, and tears start
from my eyes. If they start doing this pageant again, which I hear is a
possibility, it is an absolute must for any Scot.
The point I want to make is that without a connection between the Scots
and Israel which was common knowledge to the educated people of the
time, and that would ONLY be the nobility, there seems absolutely no
point in bringing the Israelite crossing of the Red Sea into a document
like the Declaration of Arbroath. It is my firm belief that the very
fact that this reference is there at all is as much proof as I need to
confirm that the educated people of Scotland in the 14th Century
considered themselves a part of Israel.
That's good enough for me. I consider myself an Israelite by my
heredity.
If you like, the prophecy from the Tanach applies to me, which says that
in those days people will take hold of the coat of a Jew and say to him,
"We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you".
Question. Some one told me that the word "jock" is Hebrew. What does
it mean ? Scots refer to each other as Jock, and are known as Jocks.
Best Wishes,
Ian McRae
Answer: The origin of the nickname "Jock" for Scotsman is disputed
but most authorities seem to consider it a shortened version of Jacob,
the same as the English form, "Jack".
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6. Statistics: Australian Firsts; Most Trusting of Each Other; Olympic Medals; Military Expenditure; Economic Aid; Richest; Beer; Proud and not Proud of Nationality: Will fight for Country.
"Brit-Am Now"-621
http://www.britam.org/now/621Now.html
5. Some Statistics of Possible Interest
http://www.nationmaster.com/facts.php
Australians are the most likely to join charities, educational organizations, environmental groups, professional organizations, sports groups and unions. But only three percent join political parties.
Australians lead the world in hours worked and membership in many voluntary organizations.
The five countries with the highest coffee consumption are also the five countries whose citizens trust one another the most. Coincidence? Probably.
The five countries whose citizens most trust each other and who also drink the most coffee are:
Country Description Amount
1.Norway10.7 kgs[]
2.Finland10.1 kgs[]
3.Denmark9.7 kgs[]
4.Sweden7.8 kgs[]
5.Netherlands
Norwegians consume more than 15 times as much coffee per person as the Irish.
Olympic Medals
1. Bahamas, The 3.3 gold medals per 1 millio []
2. Slovenia 1.0 gold medals per 1 millio []
3. Cuba 1.0 gold medals per 1 millio []
4. Norway 0.9 gold medals per 1 millio []
5. Hungary 0.8 gold medals per 1 millio []
6. Australia 0.8 gold medals per 1 millio []
7. Estonia 0.8 gold medals per 1 millio []
8. Netherlands 0.7 gold medals per 1 millio []
9. Bulgaria 0.7 gold medals per 1 millio []
10. Lithuania 0.6 gold medals per 1 millio []
11. Romania 0.5 gold medals per 1 millio []
12. Sweden 0.4 gold medals per 1 millio []
13. Latvia 0.4 gold medals per 1 millio []
14. Finland 0.4 gold medals per 1 millio []
15. Greece 0.4 gold medals per 1 millio []
16. Denmark 0.4 gold medals per 1 millio
Military Expenditure
1. Israel $1,429.03 per person []
2. Singapore $1,009.94 per person []
3. United States $935.64 per person []
4. New Caledonia $888.25 per person []
5. Brunei $885.43 per person []
6. Kuwait $842.17 per person []
7. Qatar $837.73 per person []
8. Oman $807.46 per person []
9. France $766.62 per person []
10. Bahrain $764.44 per person []
11. Saudi Arabia $692.71 per person []
12. Norway $677.77 per person []
13. United Arab Emirates $624.27 per person []
14. Greece $573.68 per person []
15. Australia $566.95 per person []
16. United Kingdom $524.48 per person []
17. Cyprus $492.22 per person []
18. Sweden $488.23 per person []
19. Germany $470.70 per person []
20. Denmark $454.71 per person
Economic Aid
1. Luxembourg $313.72 per person []
2. Norway $304.81 per person []
3. Denmark $300.07 per person []
4. Netherlands $201.13 per person []
5. Belgium $103.44 per person []
6. France $89.03 per person []
7. Finland $72.56 per person []
8. Ireland $70.47 per person []
9. Germany $67.94 per person []
10. Austria $63.53 per person []
11. Japan $54.94 per person []
12. Australia $44.50 per person []
13. Canada $39.63 per person []
14. Portugal $25.65 per person []
15. New Zealand $24.71 per person
Richest
1. British Virgin Islands $110,321.00 per person []
2. Luxembourg $58,198.20 per person []
3. Norway $39,843.20 per person []
4. United States $39,731.70 per person []
5. Guernsey $39,706.90 per person []
6. Jersey $39,642.30 per person []
7. Bermuda $35,646.00 per person []
8. Hong Kong $33,990.40 per person []
9. Switzerland $33,636.00 per person []
10. San Marino $32,548.50 per person []
11. Denmark $32,106.00 per person []
12. Iceland $31,586.90 per person []
13. Ireland $31,474.10 per person []
14. Cayman Islands $31,420.80 per person []
15. Austria $31,264.50 per person []
16. Canada $31,184.30 per person []
17. Belgium $30,509.50 per person []
18. Australia $30,448.00 per person []
19. United Kingdom $29,483.30 per person []
20. Japan $29,391.70 per person []
21. Netherlands $29,322.80 per person []
22. Finland $28,948.90 per person []
23. Germany $28,654.30 per person []
24. France $28,636.90 per person []
25. Sweden $28,371.50 per person
Beer Consumption
1. Ireland 155 litres []
2. Germany 119 litres []
3. Austria 106 litres []
4. Denmark 98 litres []
5. Belgium 98 litres []
6. United Kingdom 97 litres []
7. Australia 89 litres []
8. United States 85 litres []
9. Netherlands 80 litres []
10. Finland 79 litres []
11. New Zealand 78 litres []
12. Canada 70 litres []
13. Switzerland 57 litres []
14. Sweden 56 litres []
15. Norway 56 litres []
16. Japan 55 litres []
17. France 41 litres []
18. Italy 29 litres
Very Proud of Nationality
1. Ireland 77% []
2. United States 77% []
3. Australia 70% []
4. Canada 60% []
5. United Kingdom 53% []
6. Austria 53% []
7. Norway 48% []
8. Finland 44% []
9. Sweden 43% []
10. Denmark 42% []
11. Italy 40% []
12. France 35% []
13. Switzerland 34% []
14. Belgium 31% []
15. Japan 27% []
16. Netherlands 23% []
17. Germany 20%
Not Proud of Nationality
1. Japan 36% []
2. Germany 34% []
3. Netherlands 23% []
4. Switzerland 20% []
5. Belgium 18% []
6. Norway 14% []
7. Denmark 13% []
8. Sweden 13% []
9. France 13% []
10. Finland 13% []
11. Italy 12% []
12. United Kingdom 11% []
13. Austria 7% []
14. Canada 6% []
15. Australia 3% []
16. Ireland 2% []
17. United States 2%
Will Fight for Country
1. Sweden 90% []
2. Norway 90% []
3. Denmark 89% []
4. Finland 86% []
5. United States 78% []
6. Australia 75% []
7. United Kingdom 74% []
8. Switzerland 74% []
9. Netherlands 69% []
10. Canada 68% []
11. Austria 66% []
12. France 66% []
13. Ireland 61% []
14. Germany 47% []
15. Belgium 39% []
16. Italy 31% []
17. Japan 23%
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7. Dan in Ireland and Wales
"Brit-Am Now"-625
http://www.britam.org/now/625Now.html
5. Dan in Ireland
(adapted from "Lost Israelite Identity" ch.16):
THE TRIBE OF DANA (TUATHA DE DANAAN):
THE TRIBE OF DANA were claimed to be descendants of the goddess Dana. "Dana" is another way of pronouncing the Hebrew word DAN. DAN was a Tribe of Israel which once had widely spread posts throughout the Middle East including stations in Libya and possessions in Anatolia and Greece. The Israelite Tribe of Dan conquered Cyprus and maybe also Crete and had bases in Cilicia (i.e. northwest Syria and southeast Turkey), the north Galilee, and by the port of Jafo in the land of Israel. An offshoot from the tribe of Dan at an early stage apparently conquered Greece giving rise to much of Mycenean civilisation.
In Irish accounts the Tribe of Dana came from Greece13 and arrived via islands in the north14 which assumedly meant Scandinavia15. One of these islands was given the name ASSAL16 which is also the appellation of a Middle Eastern principality17 in the region of Gozan on the Khabur River whereto part of the Northern Israelites had been exiled. An alternative (or supplementary) Irish version says that the Dana came from the city of Dan at the foot of mount Libanus (Lebanon)18 in what was once the area of northern Israel. Even the account which says that the Dana came from or via Greece says that they had fought repeatedly with the Phillistines19. The Tribe of Dan in Israel as seen in the story of their hero Samson (Judges chs. 13-16) was constantly at altercations with the Philistine people*20 and in the Land of Israel the original portion of Dan (in the south) had adjoined the Philistines and partly been taken over by them.. Samson was a prototype for the Greek idol Hercules.
An Irish Historian, Thomas Moore, stated that the Tuatha de Danaan (i.e. Tribe of Dana),
"after sojourning for some time in Greece... proceeded from thence to Denmark and Norway"21. Geoffrey Keating (ca.1570 1646) understood from traditional Irish sources that, "the Danaans were a people of great learning and wealth; they left Greece after a battle with the Assyrians, and went to Ireland; and also to Danmark, and called it `DAN-mares', Dan's country22."
The Irish said that upon reaching Ireland the Tribe of Dana fought against both the Fomorians and the People of Bolg23. The Bolg were subjected and granted autonomy in the west, in Connaught. The Fomorians were defeated though later the ruling class of the Dana intermarried with the Fomorian24.
Raymond F. McNair (1996) lists places containing the name Dan in Scotland (such as Dundee, Dunraven, Aberdeen, Duncansby Head, and the Don River) and in Ireland: Dun Laoghaire, Dunkellin River, Dundalk, Dans-Laugh, Dan-Sower, Dungarven, Dundrum, Dunglow, Dingle Bay, Donegal Bay, and Dunmore Head. McNair then makes the following observation which is well worth quoting:
~It is certainly no coincidence that the Irish Gaelic word Dun or Dunn means "Judge," just as Dan does in Hebrew!~25. It is also worth mentioning that many of the policemen, lawyers, and judges in the U.S.A. today are of Irish descent.
THE WELSH VERSION.
In Welsh sources (said to be Irish derivatives26) the Tribe of Dana is paralleled by the people of DON. The Welsh spoke of the goddess Don and her consort Bile the god of the dead. Britain was nicknamed "the honey isle of Bile"27. BILE is the equivalent of Bel meaning the Canaanite Baal whom the Romans in Syria apparently identified with Saturn and this perhaps explains why they considered Britain to be the domain of Saturn. They also equated Saturn with Israel. The Welsh collection of legends (called Mabinogion) speaks of Beli son of Manogan king of Britain. Beli is thought to be a derivation of Belinus a Druid god28. Beli is named as the ancestor of Welsh royal houses and is apparently considered (in Welsh tradition) a member of the House of David. The Tudor monarchs of Britain had similar origins:
"At any rate, there is reason to believe that the Tudors were descended from the old British kings who ruled at the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasions"29.
The Greeks said that Belus (i.e. Baal) son of Poseidon (Neptune) was the father of Danaus and that Danaus escaped from Egypt with other people the bulk of whom led by Moses settled in Judea. This confirms the identification of Danaus with the Israelite Dan as well as paralleling the Welsh pairing of Don with Bile. Poseidon the Greek god of the sea and father of Danaus has a name which is capable of being understood to mean "Son(s) of Dan". The Greeks said that Doros son of Poseidon founded the important city port of Dor on the coast of Israel in the territory of Menasseh30. A Phoenician inscription also reported the presence of Israelite DAN in that area. The name "Neptune" (the Roman term for Poseidon) was believed by Nahum Slouschz*31 to be derived from the Israelite Tribe of Nephtali32. Nephtali and Dan were full brothers the only sons Bilhah (maidservant of Rachel and concubine of Israel) had. The Tribes of Nephtali and Dan were often closely associated with each other. Neptune (according to the Romans) fathered Albion who founded a kingdom in Britain33. Albion is a form of the name Lebanon in which country Nephtali and Dan had inheritance though most of the area belonged to the Tribe of Asher.