The Bible is Black History

by Theron Williams

We live in an age when younger African-American Christians are asking tough questions that previous generations would dare not ask. This generation doesn't hesitate to question the validity of the Scriptures, the efficacy of the church, and even the historicity of Jesus. Young people are becoming increasingly curious about what role, if any, did people of African descent play in biblical history? Or, if the Bible is devoid of Black presence, and is merely a book by Europeans, about Europeans and for Europeans to the exclusion of other races and ethnicities? Dr. Theron D. Williams makes a significant contribution to this conversation by answering the difficult questions this generation fearlessly poses. Dr. Williams uses facts from the Bible, well-respected historians, scientists, and DNA evidence to prove that Black people comprised the biblical Israelite community. He also shares historical images from the ancient catacombs that vividly depict the true likeness of the biblical Israelites. This book does not change the biblical text, but it will change how you understand it.This Second Edition provides updated information and further elucidation of key concepts. Also, at the encouragement of readership, this edition expands some of the ideas and addresses concerns my readership felt pertinent to this topic.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2020

Reviews

[geoffrey ellerby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing!

As l read this book, l was reminded of the words of Jesus the Messiah in the Bible which tells us that the truth shall make you free. The truth that is revealed in this book has opened my eyes to who l really am as a person of African descent and of my place in Our Creator's plan to fill the Earth with His Kingdom. No matter what color you are, l believe that if you read this book, you will also see the truth as l have and that the truth will make you free!

[Kevin M Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Game changer.

As a black man who was raised in Catholicism, I was bombarded with the western image of Christ and the Virgin Mary. It had a profound effect on my self image and prompted me to question faith. Along with the Isis Papers, this book has changed my perspective and prompted me to seek more knowledge and realize God has always been significant part of my life and is providing a spiritual breadcrumb trail back to him.

[Bukslav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading

Book was quite informative. The only hang up I had was he did not definitively state that some Black people make up the Israelite bloodline. But maybe that was out of the scope of this reading.

[Bernice Lofton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

The best book I have ever read on this topic. This author really knows what he has written about. However I was surprised there was no mention of Gahazi, the first white person--the beginning of white people.

[Carrollynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read and study. To be clear this book isn't about bashing the Bible. As the author states "the problem is not with the content of the Bible, but with the hermeneutic or the prism through which we understand the Bible." So open your Bible, pray and prepare for God's revealing.

[Toni Quiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind Blow Information

This book kept my interest with excellent information that kept me thinking and researching. This is a must read. I can't keep this book to myself, I have to share this with others.

[Jeb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very worthwhile reading during Black History Month

[Can anything good come from brokenness? · Rating 5 out of 5]

this has made me want to travel with a bunch of friends I can trust. Holy Pilgrimage with GEN Z Mileniall humour!!!!