Reviews (93)
Facts based on Evidence, not opinion!!
Okay about the book, very quick and easy read straight to the point. The Author gives you the argument for Abraham being black and against, Abraham being black facts on both sides. It's Amazing about the author and the way that he wrote the book, he gave you illustrations and factual documentation that supports what he says as truth. European reading my post let's get a few things straight, although I did use the word black it's a misnomer. Black is a social status not a culture a heritage, or a nationalty.
ancient black hebrews
Abraham and his family were people of color black.
This is extremely important to your life as you know it.
This book was a very good beginning in your search for identities among the people in the scriptures. It makes you feel like they are your ancestors if you are of darker or African origin. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Good info but more needed
This is a good book to establish the heritage of Abraham and his family as Amorites. Great explanation on the anachronisms which cause people to assume Bible contradictions. However, I feel for info is needed especially quoted text from the Ebla tablets and other artifacts. Many people who doubt Abraham's existence need more architectural evidence to establish for them he really existed, and was the father of Hebrews. Good read either way.
Great info on the Hebrews.
Really good book. Has a lot of Black Hebrew info in this book.
Truth based on evidence:
Evidence.
GREAT
THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK
Knowledge is POWER
On point.
BOOK 5 OF HIS “BLACK HEBREWS” SERIES
Gert Muller is a free-lance journalist's investigator and has been for 20 years in Southern Africa and Britain. He has been researching the history of Africans in the Asia and Biblical history for just as long. He has carried out investigative research for many articles that have appeared in such world-wide publications as West Africa magazine. He has worked with such notable journalists as Anu M'Bantu and such world-renowned historical authors as Robin Walker. He wrote in the Introduction to this 2019 book, “All the evidence in four volumes of ‘The Ancient Black Hebrews’ shows the ancient Israelites were a Black people. Abraham was the ancestor of the Israelites. Some might think it is reasonable to assume he was Black because of his descendants. This, however, cannot be assume but must be shown separately. A group of people can be Black without the founder necessarily being Black and vice versa. This is because it only takes three generations to change appearance from Black to White or from White to Black. We shall look at the Biblical account to see what can be learned about Abraham from it… What did the people of the region look like at the time? What are the ethnic clues of Abraham’s family specifically? Are there any pictures of people of the region from that time? The answers to all of these questions will inform us what Abraham and his family looked like.” (Pg. 6-7) He explains, “Many scholars have equated the sons of Shem with speakers of the Semitic language family. When we look closer we find that Elam, the eldest, represents the Elamites and they spoke a non-Semitic language. This means that a Shemite is not necessarily a Semite. Furthermore, other speakers of Semitic languages like the Canaanites, the Amorites are descended from Ham (Gen 10:15-19). This means that a Hamite can also be a Semite… The divisions of Hamite and Shemite were never intended to divide people by language family or by complexion. If there are more dark-complexioned nations under two sons and hardly any under one, it is because of the geographical nature of the classification. It is incidental not intended.” (Pg. 10) He notes, “We are told that Terah and his family moved from Ur to Harran on the way to Canaan. But why did they go as far as Harran as opposed to other closer cities in Northwest Mesopotamia… like Tuttul or Tuba? Did they have a pre-existing historical connection with the region around Harran? There is evidence to suggest just that… These correspondences establish a strong link between Abraham’s family, his immediate ancestors, and the area of NW Mesopotamia around the Euphrates-Habur region. It suggests this area is his ethnic homeland.” (Pg. 14-15) He points out, Most writers who argued that Abraham was Black did so based on Ur being part of the region founded by Nimrod, son of Cush (Gen 10:6-11). But this is only a valid argument if Abraham was indigenous to Ur or that region. Being born somewhere does not necessarily mean that one is indigenous to that place.” (Pg. 16-17) He suggests, “Amorites in Genesis 10 are descended from Ham while the Hebrews are descended from Shem. This presents a problem for many Biblical scholars. In reality it should not because the genealogies look as if they are more about geographical location rather than ethnic descent. Some eponymous ancestors of ancient nations are listed under both Ham and Shem. Sheba and Dedan were two nations that were mentioned together in Genesis on five occasions. On two of those they are descended from Cush’s son Raamah (Gen 10:6; 1 Chr 1:9). This is the line of Ham. On another two they are descended from Abraham’s son Jokshan (Gen 25:3; 1 Chr 1:32). This is the line of Shem… Hamite and Shemite categories cannot be about ethnic descent and certainly cannot be about complexion… When we look at the tectonic plate of the Old World we can see that the African Plate, the Arabian Plate and the Eurasian Plate have a striking correspondence to the nations of Ham, Shem and Japhet more so than does Africa, SW Asia and Eurasia.” (Pg. 19-20) He adds later, “Genesis 10 is about geo-tectonic reality of the oikumene [world] rather than about ethnic descent, language family or complexion. Any link to geo-regional appearance is incidental rather than intended.” (Pg. 23) He continues, “not all the descendants of Ham necessarily share an ethnic relationship nor those of Sham. Sometimes they do not even share the same general complexion. Canaanites are a good example of this. They are classed under Ham but are not ethnically identical. In terms of actual ethnic descent some Canaanite nations originally spoke NW Semitic languages. Others originally spoke Hittite and Hurrian from much further north.” (Pg. 21) He asks, “Who was the wandering Aramaean who is father to the Israelites and took ‘a few people’ down to Egypt and ended up in slavery? This can either be a reference to Abraham, who went down into Egypt with his retinue, or Jacob who also went into Egypt with his sons. Both are fathers of the Israelite nation. Either way Jacob is the grandson of Abraham. Grandfathers and grandsons usually share the same ethnicity. This would make Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Aramaeans.” (Pg. 25) Later, he adds, “This eastern location on the Arabian plate is also why the ancestors of the Aramaeans were considered ‘sons of Shem.’ … Not only were they the ancestors of the Aramaeans but also, clearly the Hebrews.” (Pg. 29) He points out, “According to Strong’s [Exhaustive Concordance] Cush is probably a foreign loan into Hebrew and designates a territory, a Biblical character and his descendants. Complexion is not mentioned. It has indirect color connotations the same way Nordic had indirect color connotations but the term Nordic itself has not etymological association with ‘white.’” (Pg. 34) He observes, “Cushites had two main characteristics; ‘unchanging color’ (Jeremiah 13:23) plus being ‘tall and smooth-skinned’ (Isa 18:2). It is likely to be the complexion that ‘cannot change’ which is the likeness point. This implies that they were the darkest version of African complexion because it is THIS hue than cannot change.” (Pg. 35) He states, “Subarians were associated with being slaves, being ‘fair-complexioned,’ and that they were popular because they were considered ‘pleasing to the eye’ in Mesopotamia. Abraham lived in the Old Babylonian period, the time under discussion. By contrast the female slave in his household, with whom he had a son, was Egyptian. He [Abraham] would appear to have had darker tastes.” (Pg. 42-43) He summarizes and concludes, “What was Abraham by ethnicity? Abraham was an Amorite from the Euphrates-Habur region, a ‘descendant of Shem’ by location. They were the ancestors of the Aramaeans. The Elamites, also descended from Shem by location, were of African appearance. A later king of Abraham’s homeland is likened to the people of Cush, as is Moses’ Midianite wife and the Midianites in general. This would only be sensible if the people of Aram-Naharaim were of African complexion in general. There are images of Amorites contemporary with Abraham with dark as well a standard African complexions. Even images from a thousand years later contrast the brown of the Aramaeans with the pale of the Assyrians. All of this makes if clear that Abraham had an African complexion.” (Pg. 45) He adds, “both Ham and Shem correspond to the African and Arabian plates respectively. This is obvious when you compare a map showing Ham’s extension into Asia and Sham’s extension out of Arabia, with a tectonic map. This is a parallel of the advanced scientific knowledge Genesis shows when it accurately locates the origin of humanity in Ethiopia. Almost no other Biblical scholars have ever pointed this out or sought to explain this. This undoubtedly awaits a future work.” (Pg. 46) This book will be “must reading” for those interested in the ethnicity of Biblical figures such as Abraham.
Why does it matter black or not?
I would not recommend the book! As now as then people move around what color they are does not matter. I believe we got off the same boat all eight is us. To say a person is that color or this because they live in an area is dum. The language one speaks means more it says where they may come from. This is what counts to me not their looks!
Facts based on Evidence, not opinion!!
Okay about the book, very quick and easy read straight to the point. The Author gives you the argument for Abraham being black and against, Abraham being black facts on both sides. It's Amazing about the author and the way that he wrote the book, he gave you illustrations and factual documentation that supports what he says as truth. European reading my post let's get a few things straight, although I did use the word black it's a misnomer. Black is a social status not a culture a heritage, or a nationalty.
ancient black hebrews
Abraham and his family were people of color black.
This is extremely important to your life as you know it.
This book was a very good beginning in your search for identities among the people in the scriptures. It makes you feel like they are your ancestors if you are of darker or African origin. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Good info but more needed
This is a good book to establish the heritage of Abraham and his family as Amorites. Great explanation on the anachronisms which cause people to assume Bible contradictions. However, I feel for info is needed especially quoted text from the Ebla tablets and other artifacts. Many people who doubt Abraham's existence need more architectural evidence to establish for them he really existed, and was the father of Hebrews. Good read either way.
Great info on the Hebrews.
Really good book. Has a lot of Black Hebrew info in this book.
Truth based on evidence:
Evidence.
GREAT
THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK
Knowledge is POWER
On point.
BOOK 5 OF HIS “BLACK HEBREWS” SERIES
Gert Muller is a free-lance journalist's investigator and has been for 20 years in Southern Africa and Britain. He has been researching the history of Africans in the Asia and Biblical history for just as long. He has carried out investigative research for many articles that have appeared in such world-wide publications as West Africa magazine. He has worked with such notable journalists as Anu M'Bantu and such world-renowned historical authors as Robin Walker. He wrote in the Introduction to this 2019 book, “All the evidence in four volumes of ‘The Ancient Black Hebrews’ shows the ancient Israelites were a Black people. Abraham was the ancestor of the Israelites. Some might think it is reasonable to assume he was Black because of his descendants. This, however, cannot be assume but must be shown separately. A group of people can be Black without the founder necessarily being Black and vice versa. This is because it only takes three generations to change appearance from Black to White or from White to Black. We shall look at the Biblical account to see what can be learned about Abraham from it… What did the people of the region look like at the time? What are the ethnic clues of Abraham’s family specifically? Are there any pictures of people of the region from that time? The answers to all of these questions will inform us what Abraham and his family looked like.” (Pg. 6-7) He explains, “Many scholars have equated the sons of Shem with speakers of the Semitic language family. When we look closer we find that Elam, the eldest, represents the Elamites and they spoke a non-Semitic language. This means that a Shemite is not necessarily a Semite. Furthermore, other speakers of Semitic languages like the Canaanites, the Amorites are descended from Ham (Gen 10:15-19). This means that a Hamite can also be a Semite… The divisions of Hamite and Shemite were never intended to divide people by language family or by complexion. If there are more dark-complexioned nations under two sons and hardly any under one, it is because of the geographical nature of the classification. It is incidental not intended.” (Pg. 10) He notes, “We are told that Terah and his family moved from Ur to Harran on the way to Canaan. But why did they go as far as Harran as opposed to other closer cities in Northwest Mesopotamia… like Tuttul or Tuba? Did they have a pre-existing historical connection with the region around Harran? There is evidence to suggest just that… These correspondences establish a strong link between Abraham’s family, his immediate ancestors, and the area of NW Mesopotamia around the Euphrates-Habur region. It suggests this area is his ethnic homeland.” (Pg. 14-15) He points out, Most writers who argued that Abraham was Black did so based on Ur being part of the region founded by Nimrod, son of Cush (Gen 10:6-11). But this is only a valid argument if Abraham was indigenous to Ur or that region. Being born somewhere does not necessarily mean that one is indigenous to that place.” (Pg. 16-17) He suggests, “Amorites in Genesis 10 are descended from Ham while the Hebrews are descended from Shem. This presents a problem for many Biblical scholars. In reality it should not because the genealogies look as if they are more about geographical location rather than ethnic descent. Some eponymous ancestors of ancient nations are listed under both Ham and Shem. Sheba and Dedan were two nations that were mentioned together in Genesis on five occasions. On two of those they are descended from Cush’s son Raamah (Gen 10:6; 1 Chr 1:9). This is the line of Ham. On another two they are descended from Abraham’s son Jokshan (Gen 25:3; 1 Chr 1:32). This is the line of Shem… Hamite and Shemite categories cannot be about ethnic descent and certainly cannot be about complexion… When we look at the tectonic plate of the Old World we can see that the African Plate, the Arabian Plate and the Eurasian Plate have a striking correspondence to the nations of Ham, Shem and Japhet more so than does Africa, SW Asia and Eurasia.” (Pg. 19-20) He adds later, “Genesis 10 is about geo-tectonic reality of the oikumene [world] rather than about ethnic descent, language family or complexion. Any link to geo-regional appearance is incidental rather than intended.” (Pg. 23) He continues, “not all the descendants of Ham necessarily share an ethnic relationship nor those of Sham. Sometimes they do not even share the same general complexion. Canaanites are a good example of this. They are classed under Ham but are not ethnically identical. In terms of actual ethnic descent some Canaanite nations originally spoke NW Semitic languages. Others originally spoke Hittite and Hurrian from much further north.” (Pg. 21) He asks, “Who was the wandering Aramaean who is father to the Israelites and took ‘a few people’ down to Egypt and ended up in slavery? This can either be a reference to Abraham, who went down into Egypt with his retinue, or Jacob who also went into Egypt with his sons. Both are fathers of the Israelite nation. Either way Jacob is the grandson of Abraham. Grandfathers and grandsons usually share the same ethnicity. This would make Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Aramaeans.” (Pg. 25) Later, he adds, “This eastern location on the Arabian plate is also why the ancestors of the Aramaeans were considered ‘sons of Shem.’ … Not only were they the ancestors of the Aramaeans but also, clearly the Hebrews.” (Pg. 29) He points out, “According to Strong’s [Exhaustive Concordance] Cush is probably a foreign loan into Hebrew and designates a territory, a Biblical character and his descendants. Complexion is not mentioned. It has indirect color connotations the same way Nordic had indirect color connotations but the term Nordic itself has not etymological association with ‘white.’” (Pg. 34) He observes, “Cushites had two main characteristics; ‘unchanging color’ (Jeremiah 13:23) plus being ‘tall and smooth-skinned’ (Isa 18:2). It is likely to be the complexion that ‘cannot change’ which is the likeness point. This implies that they were the darkest version of African complexion because it is THIS hue than cannot change.” (Pg. 35) He states, “Subarians were associated with being slaves, being ‘fair-complexioned,’ and that they were popular because they were considered ‘pleasing to the eye’ in Mesopotamia. Abraham lived in the Old Babylonian period, the time under discussion. By contrast the female slave in his household, with whom he had a son, was Egyptian. He [Abraham] would appear to have had darker tastes.” (Pg. 42-43) He summarizes and concludes, “What was Abraham by ethnicity? Abraham was an Amorite from the Euphrates-Habur region, a ‘descendant of Shem’ by location. They were the ancestors of the Aramaeans. The Elamites, also descended from Shem by location, were of African appearance. A later king of Abraham’s homeland is likened to the people of Cush, as is Moses’ Midianite wife and the Midianites in general. This would only be sensible if the people of Aram-Naharaim were of African complexion in general. There are images of Amorites contemporary with Abraham with dark as well a standard African complexions. Even images from a thousand years later contrast the brown of the Aramaeans with the pale of the Assyrians. All of this makes if clear that Abraham had an African complexion.” (Pg. 45) He adds, “both Ham and Shem correspond to the African and Arabian plates respectively. This is obvious when you compare a map showing Ham’s extension into Asia and Sham’s extension out of Arabia, with a tectonic map. This is a parallel of the advanced scientific knowledge Genesis shows when it accurately locates the origin of humanity in Ethiopia. Almost no other Biblical scholars have ever pointed this out or sought to explain this. This undoubtedly awaits a future work.” (Pg. 46) This book will be “must reading” for those interested in the ethnicity of Biblical figures such as Abraham.
Why does it matter black or not?
I would not recommend the book! As now as then people move around what color they are does not matter. I believe we got off the same boat all eight is us. To say a person is that color or this because they live in an area is dum. The language one speaks means more it says where they may come from. This is what counts to me not their looks!
A MUST - READ!!!
THE ANCIENT BLACK HEBREWS: ABRAHAM & HIS FAMILY is a must-read for any serious inquirer of History. The author, Gert Muller, uses the Book of Genesis, historical dates, Ancient geographical demography and Ancient travel indices to prove well beyond the shadow of doubt that Abraham and his family were Black- complexioned. Dr. Neeley, Sociologist-UCSD/ I'M CULTURAL
Purchased for myself , showed it to my youngest son ; he took it home with him .
Liked the information contained in this book : sorry , I didn't get to fini9sh reading it . Happy my son found it of interest .
Truth is out!!!
Very , very, good research of actual facts! I love all of Muller's books, he tells the truth , it's not racists , just the truth on the real Hebrews !! a Negroid stock of Shem!!
Not Fully Convincing But It's a Start
Interesting account of where the father of the Hebrew people may have originated from. Will supplement this writing with others on the subject matter to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the material, but this is an ok start to whet curiosity. The style it is written in is that of a research paper. I think I would have enjoyed a more narrative format.
My grandson’s learning
Love learning about history
Informative
The historical value of this great. I am thankful for the knowledge that was shared. The family trees that were shared proved invaluable.
Interesting
I needed a cursory glance at the subject matter before deciding whether or not further study is warranted. Muller exploration of the subject leaves.you wondering. There is enough here for one to question it's validity of wanting to know more. In either case a closer look into the subject is a necessity.
The ancient black Hebrews
Gert Muller is now one of my new favorite writers I enjoy all the books that I have read and I love this book the ancient black Hebrews buy yourself a copy today I do recommend this book I just wish it it could’ve been about 100 pages longer
Who I am
I love the book and I use it for knowledge of my bloodline.
Abraham’s ethnicity
Important data about Abraham and its origins. Besides that, consistency in the Bible is documented. A book to look at if a deep understanding about ancient people is required.
Truth
Truth proven
Great
Good book, needs to be talked about in Church and Schools.
Good work
Very Informative
Informative
Interesting to read what was already suspected. The links made from the bible was excellent. I recommend this book to wet he appetite surrounding the truth.
Informing book.
Of course genealogy can be hard to follow. But this was an informing book.
Good material
This is an interesting read
Good info
Solid work
Powerful book
Read this entire book in 12 hours. This is just the beginning for me. Great read and very informative. Study and learn
LEARNING ABOUT BLACK HISTERY
LEARN JUST WHO I AM AND NOT WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD WHO I AM
That I am the original Hebrew Israelite
Priceless information
Great book
This came in excellant condition
I'm glad God leaed me to more true! Because he is a God who can not lie!!!
There was noting I dislike about the book! As a black man it may me be proud to be a Israelite
Yup...just as I thought!
This is book does a great job of explain and debunking any myth that Abraham was of a black race of people (keeping in mind that race wasn't even a thing until the late 1400's and into the early 1500's). Great read and easy to follow if you have a basic understanding of the bible. I had my bible beside while reading and it made it that much more easy to read and understand.
Interesting read
Good read, brought some light to a few questions. Will read more of his content in other books. Very interesting.
Easy, fast read
Interesting reading. Inspired me to want to read and research more about this topic.
Eye Openings
Clarification
History of Father Abraham revealed
I rated this short book 5 stars because the author was able to convey his findings in a methodical scientific way that used the bible and other things like art work available from the timeline and had them unlock historical truths that brought about great understanding.
Unsatisfied
Not as I expected. Giving away as a Christmas gift.
Research seems thorough
Very interesting
I never got to listen to my audible
I never got a chance to read the book because I did not know how to download to kindle or audible on my phone, so there...
Would recommend
Quick read had to read twice some things weren’t clear
Wanted the pictures to be clear.
The read is good, a useful start, pictures are badly copied some impossible to make out, if you aren't counting on seeing the pictures then it's a good book I however was wanting to see the pictures.
Informative
Good read
knowledge
history that needs to be presented to the general public
Informative
Interesting read
The most accurate book to date
I enjoy reading Gert Muller books!
Interesting!
Not quite what I expected but was an interesting read!
Black folks wake up and read this book.
Great
GREAT RESOURCES TO HAVE IN MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE BIBLE
I USE THIS BOOK FOR MY ONLINE SCHOOL THAT I JOINED FOR LESSONS GIVEN GREAT BOOK TO HAVE LOTS OF INFORMATION IN IT.
Very informative
This is an eye opener, will enjoy reading if you are a researcher
Knowledge of yourself
Excellent book for understanding oneself and race
Hebrew
This is enlightening to a so called negro alot of us are lost and destroyed for a lack of knowledge. This book will help.
Good
Good
The images speak and the author clarifies.
Liked the author's sober presentation of the evidence in this and his other books in the series( the ones i have read so far).Wish the images were in colour.
Will do business again
Good book
We are family that just cannot seem to get along with each other! It's about kin folks not skin folks!
It was interesting to learn that things were not about the color of someone's skin but geographic locations. The book is not an easy read but with effort it you might learn something.
Great read
Will review later haven't finished it yet
Light read: uni case study or project
A light read and more of a university student case study. Lacks deeper sources
Great reading
Love it
Great
Great
Authors
Big disappointment
Not much to say it was all over the place
It's an ok book
Good book
I liked it but it was hard to really understand because of the big words.
Great buy
Product received as described.
Good book
Book is good
Interesting prospective
Interesting book. Used for knowledge and understanding the authors prospective.
History
Study
History of the world
Great
You must do your research to k ow the truth!
History not taught in school!
Great informative reading
Very informative
Good book
Good book
THE TRUTH
JUST INFORMATION
No
No good
Very good read
Alot of information sagaciously disseminated by the author
not what the Bible says
King David was a relative of Jesus and look in Revelation 1 as Jesus had white head and white hair... Bible book Song of Solomon 5:10 - My beloved is WHITE white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. Bible book Lamentations 4:7 - Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were WHITER whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire: in the King James Bible in Revelation 1:14 - His [Jesus] head and his hairs were WHITE white like wool, as WHITE white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; 15 And his feet like unto fine brass, [Brass is made of copper which is REDDISH GOLDEN BROWN, not black] as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Deceptive and not well researched nor discerned
Part of major disinformation being placed out in the open to snare people. Do some research about the sons of Noah and Génesis 2 count creation. One of man and another of a copy but not like man. Deception is deep don't be deceived!
Flawed Hypothesis
The book and its hypothesis is based on a flawed view and understanding of Father Abraham. As such it is not worth much if one's ultimate goal is to find out more about our ancient patriarch. Should we view the book as purely someones opinion then the book is fine because we can't say that anyone's opinion is incorrect. its just how he sees a particular thing and is not necessarily based on fact, e.g. this book. Not more needs to be said.
The Bible is a Black history book.
This book gives evidence of our people in the scriptures and that Abraham did exist. This book also gives leverage that the Bible is a history book by our people, for our people and to our people.
BS
Its to bad that some people see this as an award or some long race to win ....you want jews to be black cause there the popular character in the book you hold in such high regard. So disrespect a whole race/culture and say your them? How rude
Meaningful AND attractive
Looking forward to continue reading it!
A must have... great read!!!
Very great read, l suggest reading this book to dispel today's false images and structure.
It is extremely interesting
I read and re read this book and I will read it again. Interesting and leads to further reading and research. Very good.
Good
Good book yet to read it