Ancient Israel - Where to Begin: Israel in the Bible and Without it

Black history and biblical prophecy overlap in powerful ways. Many scholars and researchers point to Africa and the Americas when tracing the descendants of ancient Israel. Judah was prophesied to be scattered to the four corners, enslaved, and stripped of name and culture — a story that mirrors the experience of African Americans during the Trans-Atlantic era. Across West Africa, old maps mark regions called Kingdom of Judah. Oral traditions in Ghana, Nigeria, and Benin preserve Israelite custo