Ten Tribes Studies. (19 December, 2012, Tevet 6, 5773)
Contents:
1. Additions to Article. Jews and Joes. Tasks of Judah include Reaching Out to Joseph
2. Question on the Igbos of Nigeria and the Tribe of Gad
3. New Book by Alexander Zephyr
4. The Tasks of Joseph
5. Hebrew Nations/Brit-Am is still in need of funding. Testimonies Requested.
1. Additions to Article. Jews and Joes. Tasks of Joseph
For those who missed it the following additions were made to our article,
Jews and Joes
Concerning the Jews, the Divisions between them, and the Ten Tribes:
Physically, the Jews are on the whole one body with differing proportions of the same components in the different places. Here and there on the physical level foreign accretions also must have made a contribution in addition to the effects of environment and genetic drift in isolated communities.
On the spiritual-symbolical level we may hazard to draw a parallel between the Jews of Judah and those of Babylon as compared to Judah and the Ten Tribes. The Jews of Judah had an influence on the Ashkenazic Jews whereas those of Babylonia affected more the Sephardim. We could therefore say that Judah represents the Ashkenazim whereas the Sephardim may be closer to the Ten Tribes. There may be something to this parallelism at the physical level as well, in a relative sense.
The major religious streams amongst Ashkenazic Jews (Orthodox, National-Religious, Reform, Conservative, etc) all derive from the Ultra-Orthodox: This is despite that fact that some, such as the Reform, are in open revolt and diametrically opposed to them at present. The Ultra-Orthodox in turn are divided into two main groups, Mainstream Orthodox and Hasidim. The Mainstream group includes the Western and Lithunaian type and is often referred to in general as Lithuanian ("Litayim"). Another term used for the Mainstream type is Mitnagdim (Misnagdim). Personally I would say that Judah predominates amongst the Mainstream (Western and Lithuanian) Jews; Benjamin amongst the Hasidim of Galicia and Eastern Europe.
The Hasidim fit the Tribal Profile of Benjamin
even though there are also descendants of Judah, Levis and Cohens, and other Tribes amongst them.
The Sephardim are also from Judah but have a higher proportion from the other Tribes intermixed with them.
All this does not detract from the force of our identification of the Ten Lost Tribes with peoples of West European derivation who are not aware of their Hebraic ancestry.
See Also:
The Jews from Judah in Demographic History
The Lost Ten Tribes as Joseph were destined to Rule Over OTHER Peoples, be Seafarers in several oceans, dominate the seas, be the Dominant World Power ,
the enforcer of the peace and policeman of the globe , and Defeat Edom.
See:
Ephraimite Criteria
Those who were not from Joseph were to have unique tribal Characteristics of their own. In general they were to be in the west and north from the Land of Israel, at the ends of the Earth, and to enjoy physical blessings and material prosperity. They were also to serve in a general way as a Light to the Gentiles. They were to be separate from Judah. They were not on the whole to be aware of their identity nor recognizable by Judah. They were also to be concentrated in the same locations and not scattered like Judah.
Altogether there are more than 120 proofs identifying the Lost Ten Tribes.
Any nation or group claiming to descend from the Ten Tribes must be pertinent in some way or other to all of these proofs. These proofs include the names of tribes and Tribal clans. If a group we identify as descended form a specific tribe does not bear the name of another tribe they must yet show evidence of somehow belonging to the same ethnic group. This principle applies to all the evidence.
It is point no. 9 in our Ephraimite Criteria:
Family Connection: The identified group should have proven "ethnic" links to at least one of the other identified groups so that the proofs of one may be applied to the other.
Only the English-speaking peoples and the nations of Western Europe meet the Biblical Criteria needed to confirm their descent from the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel.
Judah has its own specific goals and tasks. These are different from those of the Ten Tribes. Nevertheless in the End Times Judah and the Ten Tribes shall re-unite. They have not yet done so. The Ten Tribes have tasks of their own.
Judah today has the task of learning the Torah and developing the Law, of keeping the commandments, and settling in the Land of Israel. In Israel they should increase and multiply, keep the law and encourage learning, settle the land and establish infrastructure. They should also guard their independence and not let themselves by ruled nor influenced by foreigners. Judah needs to recognize who the Ten Tribes are and take steps to reach out to them.
See:
The Task of Judah
Yalkut Shimeoni on Shir HaShirim (Song of Solomon)
...These are the 'Ten Tribes' '. The exiles of Judah and Benyamin [i.e. the present-day 'Jews'] are destined to go unto them and bring them back in order to merit with them the Messianic Era and life in the World-To-Come. This is as it says, 'In those days the house of Judah shall go unto the house of Israel and they shall come together out of the land of the north unto the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers' (Jeremiah 3;18).
-Yalkut Shimeoni, Song of Solomon 905.
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2. Question on the Igbos of Nigeria and the Tribe of Gad
Amnon Goldberg wrote:
Is the claim that the Igbos of Nigeria are of Tribe of Gad origin spurious?!
http://soulmazal.blogspot.co.il/2012/12/the-light-out-of-africa.html
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Brit-Am Reply:
I looked at the video clip. They spoke of being Jewish rather than from the Tribe of Gad.
There is a letter on the site from Kishlishi quoting Brit-Am as saying that the Tribe of Gad is in Scotland. This is not correct. The opening passage to our online article on Gad quotes from Stephen Coneglan: Scotland is Gad.
We too found some offshoots from Gad in Scotland BUT on the whole we identify Gad with Sweden and the Swedes.
Throughout Africa one will find traditions and legends about Hebrew origins as well as Canaanite ones. The very names Ghana, Guinea, and Kenya may be derivations of Canaan.
If someone feels in their heart or has a religious experience telling them they are Israelite or Jewish who are we to deny them? The Jewish Religion has its own criteria.
The Igbo did not fit the Profile we have concerning the Lost Ten Tribes. Neither do most of them want to. According tot he video clip those who believe they are Israelites face violence from their brothers.
See:
Ephraimite Criteria
According to the clip many Afro-Americans in the uSA are of Igbo origin.
We are preparing an article on the Black People in the USA in Prophecy.
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3. New Book by Alexander Zephyr
Yair Davidiy has been helping to edit a new book by Alexander Zephyr.
Zephyr is well-known to our veteran readers due to the numerous articles he has published through us.
See our Guest Articles section on the Subject Index and scroll down to Zephyr.
Many will remember the somewhat lively debates that resulted between Zephyr and some of our readers over certain issues he raised.
Zephyr is not afraid to face controversy.
Even your beloved director, Yair Davidiy himself, had at one stage to admit that Zephyr had probably bested him on a specific point, and Yair does not admit such eventualities with ease.
Nevertheless it should be noted that Yair does not necessarily agree with all the opinions and conclusions in this work. It will still however be well worth reading. Zephyr brings sources and argues well with passion, eloquence, and conviction.
The tentative title of the new work is The State of Israel; Its Friends and Enemies. The Future in Prophecy.
Here is a little about it:
Whether you are a full-time researcher in this field or just an interested layman you will find in this work information and points of interest of great value.
This is an indispensable book telling us all we need to know on several subjects. It discusses various issues succinctly summarizing different schools of thought with their pros and cons.
What are the Wars of Gog and Magog? What will cause them? Which forces will be involved?
Who and what is the Messiah and the Messianic Age? Will there be a physical Resurrection of the Dead? How old is the earth? Were there humanoid-type beings before us?
Jewish and non-Jewish scholarship on all issues is quoted and compared. The author then brings his own opinion and the reasons for it.
Some of the Chapter headings and Topics Covered:
-The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel found and identified!
-Judah and Israel are not synonymous!
-The Creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was fully approved by Scripture;
-The Arab Spring will lead to an Arab Winter!
- Peace in the Middle East is impossible;
-A Clash of Civilizations; The March of the Nations against Jerusalem;
-The King of the North will defeat the King of the South;
-Israel will get out of the Wilderness of Nations;
-Gog and Magog will find their graves in the Mountains of Israel;
-The Arrival of the Messiah, son of David;
-The Greatest Exodus the World has ever seen!
-Utopia becomes Reality, Humanity will Usher in the Messianic Word!
-The End of the Mission of Israel on Planet Earth;
More details will follow.
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4. The Tasks of Joseph
Joseph today and members of the Ten Tribes in general need to realize their Israelite Ancestry, and spread knowledge of it. They should support Hebrew Nations/Brit-Am in its work in this field. This is the most important point at present.
They should also draw closer to Judah, support the State of Israel, and be loyal and patriotic citizens of their own nations.
They should also increase their Biblical Consciousness.
If they take these steps they will be blessed and will bring a blessing to others.
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5. Hebrew Nations/Brit-Am is still in need of funding. Testimonies Requested.
The response to our last appeal was almost non-existent. Perhaps matters will change.
We function like any other body and do much within the sphere of Joseph and Judah.
This is important. It is necessary. Is of Biblical Significance.
Whosoever helps Brit-Am is hereby assured that they will be blessed according to our understanding of Scripture.
We would like more testimonies in this regard from those who have helped us and feel they have been blessed in response.
At all events, the need exists, Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations deserves to be supported
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