Understanding Black Hebrew Israelites: History, Leaders and Beliefs

Fr. Samuel Davis gives a brief introduction to a new upcoming series about the beliefs and influence of the Black Hebrew Israelites, including their theology, their practices, and why their message may resonate with some. Fr. Samuel is an assistant priest at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in NYC (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese) #blackhebrewisraelites #blackchristians #blacknationalism #orthodoxchurch #orthodoxchristianity | Orthodox Christian Network

Who are Jews? An overview of Jewish history from ancient times on, and the origins of antisemitism - UW Stroum Center for Jewish Studies

The Black "Hebrew Israelite" movement was founded by two men in the late 1800s who claimed to have dreams relating that African-Americans were the ancestors of the "Hebrews in the Christian Bible." The story of a secret connection with a Nation destined for greatness is an easy sell to anyone, but was especially appealing to a community that suffered so much and was robbed of its true roots and culture. The Black “Hebrew Israelite” movement grew in cities across America over the next hundred yea