Hebrewisms of West Africa Hardback - 2010

Hebrewisms of West Africa is a book written by Joseph J. Williams that explores the connections between the Hebrew language and culture and various West African ethnic groups. The book argues that many West African customs, practices, and beliefs have their roots in ancient Hebrew traditions, and that these connections can be traced through language, religion, and culture. Williams draws on a wide range of historical and anthropological sources, as well as his own experiences living among West African communities, to support his arguments. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of Hebrew-West African connections, including language, religious practices, and social customs. Overall, Hebrewisms of West Africa is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and linguistic connections between West Africa and the ancient Hebrew world.1930. From Nile to Niger with the Jews. This volume is the consequence of eleven years of intensive research, after the preliminary five years spent in Jamaica. It naturally follows along the line of study, with chapters parallel to the steps of investigation, except that the Hebrewisms are, for the most part, grouped together at the beginning of the work. The argument at best must be a cumulative one, and as a single witness may be accused of bias or of being liable for error, quotations must necessarily be multiplied, even with a danger of becoming tedious. The two closing chapters will deal with a general summary and the author's personal deductions.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.