"Brit-Am Now"-199
February 23, 2003
Contents:
1. Missouri Cherokee Tribes proclaim Jewish Heritage!
2. Which tribe did Elvis Presley come from?
3. Jackie Miller: "Israelite" and "Jewish" Souls
4. Some of the Unconvinced
5. Compliments on the books
6. Geneaology of Norwegian Kings
7. Completeness of the Exile
1. Missouri Cherokee Tribes proclaim Jewish Heritage!
Northern Cherokee Tribe claims to have escaped desert
fortress at Masada!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Missouri Cherokee Tribes proclaim Jewish Heritage!
The Northern Cherokee Nation of the Old Louisiana
Territory has recently shocked the world by claiming their ancient
Oral
legends tell of a Cherokee migration made to America from the area
known as
Masada.
This startling evidence is being offered to the public
by Beverly Baker Northup whom is the spokesperson for their
organization. The evidence offered in support of this connection
to
Cherokees
escaping the mountain fortress of Masada is based in part of
what Northup
claims is stories passed down from elders and the similarity
between
ancient words.
Beverly Baker Northup believes there is a connection
between these two peoples based on evidence of Jews of
the region around
Masada during Roman times wearing braided hair and the similarities
that the spokesperson attributes to Hebrew language.
In explaining this connection Beverly Baker Northup is
quoted as saying:
"The story has been kept alive among our Cherokee
people that the Sicarii who escaped from Masada, are some of
our
ancestors who
managed to cross the water to this land, and later became known
as
Cherokees.
(Please note the phonetic resemblance of Si'cari'i and,
Cherokee or Tsa'ra-gi'.)"
Northup claims that the famous scholar Josephus wrote
that there were escapees from Masada in which the spokesperson
for the
Northern Cherokee states that this is evidence that gives
credence to this connection between the Cherokee Indians and the Jews.
In addition to other startling claims, there is also
the belief by the Northern Cherokee that a rock that was uncovered
in
Tennessee in 1889 that is named the Bat Creek Stone, proves a
transatlantic connection to Jews. Northup believes that the scratched
writings on
the rock indicate that the stone is evidence of a first
century Atlantic
Crossing to America by these escaped Jews that later became
known as the
Northern Cherokee Indians.
The Northern Cherokee attempted to gain full legislative
recognition
in the State of Missouri in 1985 that was eventually vetoed
by
Governor John Ashcroft. Governor Ashcroft made the following
statement concerning his decision to veto the recognition
of the Northern
Cherokee:
"The Federal Government has traditionally exercised
authority with respect to Indian Affairs. I am not persuaded
that the state
has such a substantial interest in this area that it should
become
involved in
the recognition of Indian tribes."
Sources among some federally recognized Indian Tribes
have stated that Mr. Ashcroft's comments were 100% correct
and should be
referred to from time to time.
2. Which tribe did Elvis Presley come from?
From: timothy burton <timvburton@hotmail.com>
Yair,
Which tribe did Elvis Presley come from?
Sincerely,
Tim
Answer: I do not know how "sincerely" you really intended your question.
For more information you could always make inquiries of the "Presley" clan.
Elvis Presley according to one claim was of Melungeon origin (I hope that
if this is not so, nobody is offended)
and the Melungeons probably do come from somewhere in the Middle East
according to what I have read.
On the other hand, "Presley" is said to be a Welsh name and originally
meant "Mount of Solomon".
This in itself is of interest since the name (and others like it) may date
from the pre-Christian era.
3. Jackie Miller: "Israelite" and "Jewish" Souls
From: Jackie Miller
Subject: Re: Brit-Am Now"-197
Just to put before you a little different perspective, my comments follow
below in regard to Nancy's question:
As you have reported in your research, I believe with you that descendants
of the Tribes have been scattered around the earth. I have been meeting
MANY people who are being "pulled" to Israel and the Jews. While we
wholeheartedly love and support Israel and its peoples, and many are
feeling strongly led to aliyah to Israel, we are not necessarily being led
to convert to modern day Judaism.
[Jackie goes on to explain how for her, the "Messianic" movement is
the
answer.]
Just different "food for thought." No harm intended.
Jackie - Dallas
4. Some of the Unconvinced
From: Irish Wolfhound
Subject: Re: Brit-Am Now"-196
T
I cannot believe I am hearing this! This is the final straw! Get me
off
of this mishuganeh list!
.......
Can anyone honestly believe this rubbish? GREAT BRITAIN and the BRITISH
people the protectors and promoters of JUSTICE????? WHAT A FARCE! Any sane
person who studies history knows that Britain has been through out its long
history known for injustice, prejudices, bigotry, war, famine, genocide,
and violating human rights left and right.
etc, etc
They made Australia into a prison colony and sent Irish people there who
had been convicted of speaking Irish, or attending mass, or wearing Irish
clothing, or standing up for their rights, or for stealing food to not
starve to death, as ships loaded with corn from America sat in harbours
unable to get food to the poor because BRITAIN raised the taxes so high
that no one could pay for the food --- THE SOLUTION TO THE IRISH PROBLEM,
let them starve to death or let them leave!!!!
[etc., It gets worse]
5. Compliments on the books
From: Tommy & Linda
Subject: Todah Mr. Davidy!
Shalom Again from the Bayou's of Louisiana Yair:
I had to write to you again to say "Todah" for your
wonderful work in
your book entitled "Origin." Once I started reading it I just couldn't
stop. I appreciate your effort in proving both scripturally and
historically that the lost ten tribes of Israel are out there in our world
today even though they "have no earthly" idea of "who" they really are.
Wow! What a wonderful revelation once these people come to know who they
are in ISRAEL.
I have just begun to read "Biblical Truth" and must
admit that I am
wrapped up in that book as well. Thank you again Mr. Davidy.
Shalom Shalom
Tom (Toma) Morris
Youngsville, La.
6. Geneaology of Norwegian Kings
From: Lars-Toralf Storstrand
Subject: The Genealogy of Norse Viking Kings?
Hello, I need some information on the above subject.
In Flateyjarbook (a vital book in the sagas of Norway), I found these
interesting genalogies:
Do you have any comment?
Genealogy I
King Sverre of Norway (1151-1202)
son of king Sigurd Munn,
son of Harald Gille,
son of Magnus Berrfoett,
son of Olaf Kyrre (the founder of Bergen)
son of Harald,
son of Sigurd Su,
son of Halvdan,
son of Sigurd Rise,
son of Harald Hairfair (The first great king of Norway)
son of Halvdan Svarte,
son of Gudroed Gjaevlaatne,
son of Halvdan Milde and Matnidske,
son of Eystein,
son of Halvdan Kvitbein,
son of Olof Tretelgja,
son of Ingjald Illraade,
son of Braut-Anund,
son of Yngvar,
son of Eystein,
son of Adils,
son of Ottar Vendelkraaka,
son of Egil,
son of Ane the Old,
son of Joerund,
son of Yngve,
son of Alrek,
son of Agne,
son of Dag,
son of Dygve,
son of Domar,
son of Donialde,
son of Visbur,
son of Vanlande,
son of Svegde,
son of Fjolnir,
son of Yngvefroey,
son of Njord of Noatun.
Genealogy II
Mother of king Harald Hairfair was Ragnhild,
daughter of Sigurd Hjort
son of Aslaug,
daughter of Sigurd Worm-in-the-eye
son of Aslaug,
daughter of Sigurd Faavnesbane,
son of Sigmund,
son of Volsung,
son of Sige,
son of Rere,
son of Odin,
son of Frjaalof,
son of Finn,
son of Godolv,
son of Bjaar,
son of Skjalde,
son of Hermod,
son of Trinan,
son of Attraa,
son of Bedvig,
son of Sesep,
son of Magne,
son of Mode,
son of Vinginer,
son of Vingetor,
son of Eredeir,
son of Lorek,
son of Tor; (his mother was Troana, daughter of Priamus the great king of
Troy)
son of Lamidon,
son of Ilus,
son of Ereas,
son of Erichtonius
son of Dardan,
son of Jupiter,
son of Saturnus,
son of Chelus,
son of Chretis,
son of Chipris,
son of Zechim,
son of Japhan,
son of Japhet,
son of Noah,
son of Lamech,
son of Metushelach,
son of Enoch,
son of jaret,
son of Malalcel,
son of Kainan,
son of Enos,
son of Seth,
son of Adam, the first man
Vyrdsamt,
Lars-Toralf Storstrand
7. Completeness of the Exile
Under kings Saul, David, and Solomon the twelve
tribes were united in
one kingdom which, at various stages, controlled a significant portion of
the Middle East. King David, from the Tribe of Judah, established the
capital at Jerusalem within which his son Solomon built the Temple. In the
reign of King Rehoboam, son of Solomon, ten of the northern most tribes
seceded and formed their own kingdom (1-Kings 12; 20-23), which was
referred to as "Israel", (e.g. Hosea 5; 5). The remaining tribes who
remained faithful to the House of David were called "Judah". From
inhabitants of the Kingdom of "Judah" are descended the modern Jews, though
many individuals from the northern seceding tribes also made their way
south (e.g. 2-Chronicles 15; 9). In the course of time, these too became
part of the Jewish nation.
In approximately 740-720 b.c.e. the Northern Kingdom of
Israel was conquered by the Assyrians and all of its people were exiled
(2-Kings 17; 18). It is conventionally accepted to name those exiles
taken
away by the Assyrians "The Lost Ten Tribes" after the original body who
broke away from Judah. The Lost Ten Tribes were destined to lose their
identity. The exile appears to have been complete. There are no definite
archaeological remains pertaining to Israelites in the northern "Israel"
area and dating from after the Assyrian exile. The overwhelming majority
of
Israelites had been taken away to places named in the Bible, in Talmudic
literature, and other sources, to locations wherein Israelite presence is
confirmed by archaeological evidence and from popular legend. They lost
awareness of their identity and did not return.
An Assyrian inscription recalls the taking of Samaria and the
exile of its inhabitants. This inscription says that the king of Assyria
took to himself more than 27,000 people and the rest he removed to Assyria.
The inscription may be understood to mean NOT (as is commonly claimed) that
Sargon took only 27,000 plus people from Samaria into captivity BUT rather
that Sargon took ca. 27,000 people for his own (military) purposes and the
remainder of the people he settled in Assyria.
The people of Samaria were besieged and exiled after all the
rest of their brethren had already been taken away en masse. Part of the
exiles of Samaria were taken overseas, as we have noted, and in this they
were following in the path of their brother Israelites who had been
transported before them. The rest of the exiles of Samaria were taken to
the north.
After the exile of Samaria, the Bible says that, there was
none left but the tribe of Judah only (2-Kings 17:18). The Talmud and
Midrashim also speak of the Lost Ten Tribes having all been exiled. One
Midrash suggests that one in eight remained. Here and there, there do exist
hints that a small percentage of the northern tribes stayed behind and
became assimilated amongst the Jews of Judah. Archaeologists have
discovered a neighbourhood in Jerusalem which apparently was settled by
refugees from Northern Israel. These newcomers show the strong influence
of
Egyptian and foreign culture and for a while appear to have practiced
cremation which is forbidden by Jewish Law. Also Levites and other
religious refugees had began to drift southward long before the Assyrian
invasion. Nevertheless, SINCE NOTHING REALLY SIGNIFICANT REMAINED OF THEM
THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY MUST HAVE GONE INTO EXILE AS THE BIBLE SAYS THEY
DID!!
Archaeological excavations also prove the completeness of
deportation. For the period after the Assyrian conquest of Israel there is
a gap in archaeological finds everywhere with accompanying traces of
burning and destruction. For some time afterwards there is no real new
settlement and when organised habitation does begin it is small and
impoverished, at least at first and nowhere can it be ascribed to the
previous Israelite dwellers.
In addition to the exile of the northern Israelites,
Sennacherib boasted of having conquered cities in Judah and deported more
than 200,000 people. This event is spoken of in Midrashim and other sources
of Jewish tradition even though it is merely hinted at in the Bible:
Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib
king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah and took
them(2-Kings 18:13).
The Prophet Isaiah had predicted that after all the Assyrian
Exilations of northern Israel and Judah were completed only one in ten of
the original population would remain and these apparently would be those
in
Judah who would later endure an additional exile of their own:
If there yet remain a tenth in it, it also shall be consumed(Isaiah
6:13).
The Jews who remained in Judah were destined to be exiled to
Babylon and from there to return under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Those Jews who had been taken into exile previously by Sennacherib remained
unheard of. They joined their brothers from the Ten Tribes and became
assimilated with them. Even so, in Biblical terms the Lost Ten tribes are
referred to as Israel, or as Samaria, or Josephor Ephraim. The Jews are
recalled as Judah, Jerusalem, or Zion. Judah is distinct from the Lost Ten
Tribes who had gone away and were not to return until the End Times. In the
census lists of Ezra and Nehemiah only people from the Tribes of Judah,
Benjamin, and Levi are recalled. All the others had been exiled by the
Assyrians and their identity hidden.
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