Jews in America Or Probabilities That the Americans Are of That Race (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162615486)

""Jews in America Or Probabilities That the Americans Are of That Race"" is a book written by Thomas Thorowgood in 1650. The book explores the possibility that the Native Americans in America are actually descendants of the lost tribes of Israel. Thorowgood presents various arguments and evidence to support this theory, including similarities between Jewish and Native American customs and beliefs, as well as linguistic and etymological connections between Hebrew and Native American languages. The book also delves into the history of Jewish migration and settlement in America, including the arrival of Sephardic Jews in the 16th century and the establishment of Jewish communities in New Amsterdam (now New York City) and Newport, Rhode Island. Overall, ""Jews in America"" is a fascinating exploration of the potential Jewish heritage of Native Americans and the history of Jewish presence in America.1650. This work removes some contrary reasonings and earnest desires for effectual endeavors to make them Christian. The title of this work will invite some readers to further inquiry, it is in man's nature to be well pleases with novelness, thence later times have had good leave to correct former mistakes. It was written with confidence long since. Written in Old English.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.

Author: Thomas Thorowgood
ISBN-10: 1162615486
ISBN-13: 9781162615486
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.39d