Judah had twin sons Pharez and Zarah. – Jeremiah 14:9, … because your city and your people are called by your name – Daniel 9:19, Is this house which is called by my name…- Jeremiah 7:11. Yoruba is a Hebrew word! Notwithstanding, there is a lot of investigation done especially by the brides family because the Yoruba until recently would not marry people from certain tribes and countries. Circumcision was for Abraham’s seed, hence it makes perfect sense for Esau’s descendants to practice it. Olorun (owner of Orun) is the owner of heaven (Orun) and visible through the life giving warmth of the sun. This is a thread for the Yoruba Hebrew tribes' ingathering. I am E1b1a myself and have done research on it, but you do run into a lot of research articles that have different conclusions. That is how they ended up in Egypt for centuries, in Assyria, in Babylon, even the Romans had a field day slaughtering Judeans in 70 AD. There are numerous groups and Bible commentaries that also identify Indo-Europeans as the Canaanite tribes of the Bible. This dowry can be returned to the groom if the bride is found to be ’faulty’ either because she was not a virgin, or worse still if she was already pregnant by another man.This however rarely happens today, as premarital sex is very common among adults or unwed couples. Each person living on earth attempts to achieve perfection and find their destiny in Orun-Rere (the spiritual realm of those who do good and beneficial things). In this, Olódùmarè is Supreme. The limitation of this scientific technique is that you compare the test results to a specific group. Sometimes they are late, a phenomenon called African time. Archaeological evidence points to this site as the final resting place of the Biblical queen of Sheba. There is no evidence that such practices are still in existence among the Yoruba today. [2][4] Well-balanced people, it is believed, are able to make positive use of the simplest form of connection between their Oris and the omnipotent Olu-Orun: an adura (petition or prayer) for divine support. the Pennsylvania ‘Dutch’ (actually Germanic Deutsch); etc. They certainly share some resemblance, and the heathen did consider the Jewish form of worship foolish even back then. It is this Israelite identification that makes the authors to interpret Jeremiah 3:3-12 to be referring to the black sea. These maps were probably used by slave traders to source for slaves to be shipped to Europe and the New World between the 15th and 19th centuries. Shem (name) will be the one to bear the name of the Most High; Japheth (expansion) is the one who would seize the lands of his brothers and Ham (black) was the darkest of them all. However all the characteristics put together do make a compelling argument for its evidence among the Yorubas. Finally, lots of Yoruba people still have twins even though they were neither born in nor live in Nigeria for significant portions of their lives. I find this story fascinating because of the presence of a subsection of the population amongst the Yoruba that resides at Ibadan city. It is implied also in the life of Ruth the Moabitess (Ruth 4). Victory in a war may lead to a male child being named Adeleke (brought victory) and being born on Sunday might give a girl the name Abosede (came at the beginning of the week). She is then given an igba (calabash), which she breaks and the number of pieces it breaks into signifies the number of children she will have. To justify such a violent history, Genesis 49:10 is often quoted. I am convinced that they both are. Lastly, there were some technical elements in the article I definitely do not agree with. There is an oral tradition that tells of the Bnai Ephraim who came from Morocco after the Jews were banished from the Iberian Peninsula in 1492. Practitioners of the Yoruba Religion, which was developed among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin, believe that before we are born we stand before God and choose our own destiny. The story of the ten lost tribes of Israel is legendary among Bible scholars. Circumcision is so entrenched in the Yoruba system that they have proverbs and adages regarding it. It is what the Europeans hoped would be forgotten when they changed the tribes name a few centuries ago. Though now a part of the confederate entity called Nigeria, they had two rival kingdoms, the Oyo and Ife Kingdoms. I do not think that is what the passage is saying. Now under pressure from western powers, the Nigerian government is beginning to prosecute such acts. ), Man of War (Ogun? Lucifer’s Plant; the Tree of Knowledge in Eden, God the Biologist; the Genesis of Science, To return to the beginning of the series on Israel go to the-not-so-lost-trbes-of-israel, Solid State Drives SSD Cloud Servers try one month for FREE. This site is the largest single precolonial monument in Africa reportedly requiring more earth to be moved in its construction than the great pyramid of Giza. Regarding the presentation by Priest Danyaahla, I am familiar with his teaching. [1] Yoruba religious beliefs are part of Itàn (history), the total complex of songs, histories, stories, and other cultural concepts which make up the Yoruba society. . The naming is done on the 8th day, on the morning of the circumcision if the child is a boy. Jul 12, 2013 - An explanation of Yoruba cosmology; the higherarchy of the deities. I am presently writing my findings on the enslavement of the Hebrews in Egypt. As a woman, it is recommended that your immediate male sibling be tested since you have no Y-DNA. Yoruba are of the Kingdom of Judah. dynastic tradition of the Ọyọ-Yoruba and ancient Near Eastern history, the present article argues that Yoruba traditions of prov-enance, claiming immigration from the Near East, are basically correct. Ephraim received the blessing to become a multitude of nations. Be blessed brother. There is a different interpretation of Genesis 21 that says that in Isaac shall Abraham’s descendants be called (as in chosen) not in Ishmael. Marriage between blood relatives is absolutely forbidden. They are divided into Pentecostal and Spiritualist groups. When there was a major dispute such as adultery in which there was no hard evidence, the people could go before the altar and swear before God. We must not forget that the Japheth bloodline inherited the European continent and many of the ruling class there might actually be his bloodline. Now we know that they deliberately lied about the etymologic classification. These include Abel, Cain, Seth, Leah, Rachel, Esau, Jacob, Manasseh, Ephraim, Pharez and Zarah (Genesis 38). 11:12. [5], Perhaps one of the most important human endeavors extolled within the Yoruba literary corpus is the quest to improve one's "Ìwà" (character, behaviour). has never sinned, but one who has had his sins, transgressions, and We should be getting right with the Most High in any case. Facts About Yoruba Tribe In Nigeria: Yoruba Tribe History, Culture, Religion & Traditions. self-aware Israelite tribes such as the Igbo, the Lemba, the Xhosa; religious and secular doctrines that have shackled us were calculated pre- ); they will pronounce the show as ‘sow’. A) Also known for his phallic powers and exploits, Eshu is said to lurk at gateways, on the highways and at the crossroads, where he introduces chance and accident into the lives of humans. This is in accordance with Amos 3:7: “Surely [the Most High] will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets”. The Yorubas are a dark skinned wooly haired race of people living around the region that used to be called Dahomey and Blight of Benin during the slave trade. – Deuteronomy 28:10, …. To join, send "access" to 08097174000. Other maps show Bnai Ephraim (sons of Ephraim) resident where the Yoruba people are presently located and Levite cities in what is today’s Northern Nigeria (see below). [8], After a successful period of time, a number of divinities led by Obatala were sent to accomplish the task of helping earth develop its crust. because God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction, Yorubas; the lost ancient Hebrew Israelites. Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language. According to the Book of Jubilees it is clear that he was the younger twin brother of Manasseh. (e) native Negritos of the Philippines; The Ephraimites had a lisp and so could not pronounce the ‘sh’ but rather said Sibboleth giving away their identity (Judges 12:4-6). If it is hurt, sick or had its horn damaged during one of the many ram fights occurring at this time, then it would be unfit to be slaughtered for the festival. Several scholars have even gone as far as showing links between the Israelite Urim and the Yoruba Orunmila. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Some of the cities have some fascinating features to them, for example Ishaga (Issachar? Regardless of which tribe they really are, I think the most important thing is that they are Israelites. Amazingly, the name Ephraim according to Strong’s dictionary means double fruit. Besides the caps/crowns described were not really an Israelite trademark (it’s not even mentioned in scriptures) and the symbols highlighted were predominantly pagan ones too. he will proclaim the ‘day of vengeance’ (Isaiah 61:2).”. The names Babatunde (father returns), Yetunde (Mother returns), Babatunji (Father wakes once again) and Sotunde (The wise man returns) all offer vivid evidence of the Ifa concept of familial or lineal rebirth. Based on my previous posts on who the Hebrew are, it is safe to conclude that haplogroups J and E1b1b are Jewish (religious group) haplotype and not Hebrew DNA (see post on Ashkenazim is not Hebrew). Finally, The Bible indicates that the Israelites are all what we generally call black people (Jer 8:21 and 14:2, ). He was the, Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, "Iwure, Efficacious Prayer to Olodumare, the Supreme Force". The Bnai Ephraim (“Children of Ephraim”) from Nigeria, live among the Yoruba nationalities. The faith of Judaism is not actually traced to Abraham, although the God of Judaism (whom I … Undoubtedly, we have all at some time heard stories or made jokes about Nigerian princes and probably asked every Nigerian we came across if they were Princes. The authors mention the Scythians hatred for pork. This ibura as it is called, had consequences and often involved a meal or drink ritual. I know very little about the Igbo culture of the divine, so I cannot really confirm your statement. I have posted a few of these during my previous series on the not-so-lost-tribes-of-Israel. thoughts. But, i still do not understand who is more Jewish here, the Igbos or the Yorubas. Much like the Catholic saints, the Yoruba orishas work as the intermediaries between man and the supreme creator, and the rest of the divine world. Yoruba is pure Hebrew and Egyptian, its becomes Hebrew when English version of Hebrew word is removed, e.g the word shibboleth in not pure Hebrew its English version, correct word is Shibbole and is the same in Yoruba and in meaning. Due to the abrupt change of environment from Africa to Cuba in the middle of horrific and humiliating conditions imposed by the slavery system, the rich Yoruba civilisation lost many of its values. All black people were considered Hamites because Ham means black. In this article, I show that the Yoruba both fit the Biblical description and still maintain the Hebraic customs of the ten tribes. Early maps that predate the formation of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1879 reveal a lot about the region now known as West Africa. This page was last edited on 9 May 2021, at 23:32. [5], Obatala leaped onto a high-ground and named the place Ife. Amazingly, a ram is picked per ‘house’ (some households do combine to kill one ram) and the head and feet are also burnt/roasted by most people (Exodus 12:3-5 and Exodus 12:9). and not those of the seed of Canaan, rather an Israelite remnant; Rishon in Hebrew is Greek version, it is Risha but when fully written is orisha means ancestors. Thanks so much for this post and for all that you do. These three aspects of the one Supreme God are akin to the Trinity in the Christian Godhead — Olodumare (the Father), Olorun (the Word) through whom the world was made, and Olofin (the Holy Ghost) who teaches all things. It is believed that this God though existing as a three membered unit, is manifested through multiple forms that are referred to as Orishas. Among the Yoruba, the second twin gets the blessings of the firstborn just like Jacob and Ephraim did. From my learnings most middle eastern tribes practiced various forms of circumcision, even Esau circumcised his offsprings, but what set the Jews apart was the timing. In the olden days, it is the parents who secured a wife for their son and their search could start as early as when he is just a boy. It is safe to say that the haplogroups in the middle east today are not Hebrew in origin. I have studied a few, but not deep enough to comment. Thee is a rule I believe very strongly in. Thirdly, I ask, How can I be sure if Yoruba is actually Ephraim or Judah? And [1] In brief, it holds that all human beings possess what is known as "Ayanmo", which is regarded as destiny or fate. One's ori-inu (spiritual consciousness in the physical realm) must grow in order to consummate union with one's "Iponri" (Ori Orun, spiritual self).[4]. The Yoruba have a habit of giving names for people or an occupation quite literally. This passage has been interpreted to mean that the Israelites would be called by the name of Isaac (hence Saka and Scythians). The Yoruba have an interesting way of naming their children. I have no doubt that there are genetic relationships between the Yorubas and other present day tribes not just within Nigeria, but also in Neighboring Benin, Togo and Ghana. Like most proponents of the Scythian –Israelite theory, the strongest evidence is based entirely on etymology and the meaning of the word Saka using the interpretation of Genesis 21:12. These were the ones encountered by the Pilgrim Fathers. Note that most of Africa and the Arab world have the same practice and I do not think anyone lists them all as Israelites. Hi. I do not have an answer to your question. Be blessed brother, and thank you for passing this information to me. It is a fact that Biblical Israel was a mixed multitude and will continue to be so, I do believe that a significant part of the tribe came from the ten supposedly lost tribes as well as the fleeing Jews of Iberia. During a war between the tribes of Ephraim and the Gileadites (tribe of Manasseth) there was a description of Ephraim that we often just flip over. I think it is therefore logical to expect that the Hebrews would still practice circumcision to this day. The Yoruba religion (Ìṣẹ̀ṣe) comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practice of the Yoruba people. According to the authors, the Greeks called many people Scythians because they were nomads. By their fruits you shall know them. Even then, having an entire population group having lisping is unheard of outside of this group. If the Biblical Queen of Sheba is indeed traceable this far into West Africa that far back in history, then it should not be considered improbable that Hebrew Israelites can be tracked into the same area now. [19] Chrislam also occupies a distinct geographical space; Nigeria is often understood to be geographically and religiously polarized, with a predominantly Christian base in the South, and a Muslim base in the North. His discussions make for quite an interesting read. Before she enters the groom’s house, she is prayed for and her feet are washed. During the transatlantic slave trade, countless slave ships transported millions of Africans from the west coast of Africa between 1441-1840. [5] Regarded as being all-encompassing, no gender can be assigned. Figure taken from Origin of the Yoruba and Lost Tribes of Israel by Dierk Lange. One's Guardian Ori, which is represented and contained in the crown of the head, represents not only the spirit and energy of one's previous blood relative, but the accumulated wisdom he or she has acquired through myriad lifetimes. A peculiar practice found among the Israelites was the public execution of criminals caught in the act. (b) the Pathan of Afghanistan and Pakistan; The entire traditional ceremony takes place at the bride’s family residence. Eshu Elegbara initiates contact with spiritual realm on behalf of the petitioner, and transmits the prayer to Ayé; the deliverer of ase or the spark of life. Circumcision is the only symbol of the covenant between Abraham and Elohim, it is so important and central to this covenant that God sought to kill Moses when he listened to his wife and did not circumcise his sons (Exodus 4:24-26). weeks (prior to the gathering); shawnstancil (see above) who stated his reason for believing this as twining being more common among Judah as is the case with the Yorubas. C) This article brings you some interesting facts about the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, and we’ll be looking into their history, culture and religion.. If the child is a boy, she takes him for the circumcision on the 8th day and returns home to continue her purification. Consequently, 42 000 Ephraimites were killed. In 1 kings 9:22, the Bible lists Solomon’s princes along with servants, captains and rulers of his chariots. In the absence of any records of the Yoruba having changed their God, one might be inclined to conclude that the Yoruba’s Father of creation is the same God of the Hebrews. This would agree with the Biblical account that she went back to Ethiopia after departing Jerusalem. Both adopt a binary approach to divination. We see it also in the last blessings of Jacob in Genesis 49:1-33 and Joseph in Genesis 50:24-26. Their oral history tells that the Bnai Ephraim people came from Morocco after the Jews were banished from the Iberian Pennisula sometime after 1492. It is widely believed that she was a factor in Introducing Judaism to Ethiopia. Now most Yoruba live in the western regions of central Africa in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Every time the Hebrew Israelites were expelled from their homeland, the conquering empires (Babylon, Assyria, Persia, Greece and Rome) all replaced the Hebrew with other people in the land. Immediately after, the groom comes out with the sheet and shows the blood on it to indicate that the bride was a virgin and the marriage is acceptable (Deuteronomy 22:17-21). (Dan and Ephraim are left out; why is a question addressed in the book.) Hey! Some well-known examples are: If my people, which are called by my name… – 2 Chronicles 7:14, … thou art called by the name of the Lord. A look at the Strong’s concordance will indicate this as the accurate interpretation of the passage It seems the last one I can find here was done in 2019. Scythian groups. At this time, she should not have sex with her husband or participate in any worship/sacrificial activity because every sacred object she touches during this time would become defiled (see Leviticus 15). Iwapẹlẹ (or well-balanced) meditative recitation and sincere veneration is sufficient to strengthen the ori-inu of most people. The founding patriarch of the Yorubas is called Oduduwa and together with his 16 sons founded the various kingdoms including Oyo, Ife and Benin. They also used Hebrew, the language spoken at the temple. A groom never goes directly to ask the brides parents for her hand in marriage; his family does that for him. [citation needed], According to Professor S. A. Akintoye, the Yoruba were exquisite statesmen who spread across the globe in an unprecedented fashion;[13] the reach of their culture is largely due to migration—the most recent migration occurred with the Atlantic slave trade. Without a doubt, lisping occurs in people for different reasons including having a native language that does not include sh or ch making it difficult to adjust to a foreign language that does. (Below). https://answersafrica.com/interesting-facts-yoruba-people.html He did not say where, but the Romans did acknowledge that the Jews like the Egyptians were a dark skinned people (see my post on caucasian Hebrews), so it could not have taken them very long to find the tribe’s new home.
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