The Ten Tribes of Israel: Historically Identified with the Aborigines of the Western Hemisphere (1836)

The Ten Tribes of Israel: Historically Identified with the Aborigines of the Western Hemisphere is a book written by Barbara Anne Simon in 1836. The book explores the theory that the ten lost tribes of Israel migrated to the Western Hemisphere, specifically to North and South America. Simon argues that the evidence for this theory can be found in the similarities between the customs, beliefs, and practices of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and those of the ancient Israelites. Simon draws on a range of sources, including biblical texts, historical accounts, and archaeological evidence, to support her argument. She also discusses the history of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, their relationship with European colonizers, and the impact of Christianity on their cultures. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the theory. Simon begins by introducing the idea of the lost tribes of Israel and their possible migration to the Americas. She then examines the similarities between the customs and beliefs of the ancient Israelites and the indigenous peoples of the Americas, including their dietary laws, religious practices, and social structures. Simon also discusses the linguistic similarities between Hebrew and various indigenous languages, as well as the evidence of ancient Hebrew inscriptions found in North America. She argues that these similarities provide strong evidence for the theory that the ten lost tribes of Israel migrated to the Americas. The Ten Tribes of Israel: Historically Identified with the Aborigines of the Western Hemisphere is an important work in the history of the theory of the lost tribes of Israel. While the theory itself has been controversial and subject to much debate, Simon's book provides a detailed and well-researched argument for its validity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.