The History of Edom and the Jews

Jun 21, 2024

Lecture Notes: The History of Edom and the Jews

Introduction

  • Speaker opens with greetings and apologies for broadcasting issues.
  • Introduces today's lesson on history, focusing on the Adam Bomb, Nazis, and Jews.

Historical Background

  • 1455: 700-800 negro slaves exported annually to Lisbon.
  • 1471: Portuguese discovered the Gold Coast (Ghana).
  • 1492: King John II expelled Jews to the island of St. Thomas and other Portuguese settlements.
  • 16th Century: Spaniards and Portuguese transported Negroes to the West Indies, mainly Brazil.

The Jews of Spain and Portugal

  • Black Portuguese Jews: Descended from Negroes, despised even by other Negroes.
  • Critical Review: Discussed Jews, including the evidence of their dark complexion in historical texts.
  • Russia: Black images of saints, martyrs, and Israelites in cathedrals.
  • Negro Judaism: Highlighted Jews from various regions showing their black heritage.

Conversion and Historical Shifts

  • Babylonian Captivity: Esau took Israel’s land while Israel was in captivity.
  • Persian Period: Many people converted to Judaism (Esther 8:17).
  • Greek Period: John Hyrcanus forced Idumeans to convert to Judaism.
  • Roman Influence: Idumeans held significant power in Jewish territories, Herod's rise to power and his lineage as Jewish converts.

Modern Influences and Conversions

  • Khazar Empire: Adopted Judaism; significant conversion during the medieval period.
  • Red Jews: German legends and the historical adoption of Jewish practices.
  • Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Formed after the Leo Frank case; aimed at protecting Jewish interests.

Biblical Precursors and Prophecies

  • Genesis 25: Birth of Esau and Jacob; Esau described as red and fraternal to Jacob, not identical in looks or nature.
  • Genesis 27:38-40: Esau’s blessing of living by the sword, indicating military prowess and global domination.
  • Isaiah 54:16: God’s creation of 'the waster to destroy', interpreted as the creation of the atomic bomb by Jewish scientist Oppenheimer.

The Atomic Bomb and Modern Warfare

  • J. Robert Oppenheimer: Father of the atomic bomb, significant in WWII history; famous for his quote from the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Impact of the Atomic Bomb: Devastating effects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, illustrating the power of destruction.

Conclusion

  • Reflection on History: Emphasizes how historical events, conversions, and power struggles have shaped the current understanding of Jewish identity and heritage.

Key Scriptures Referenced

  • Genesis 2:7, 25:21-27, 27:38-40
  • 1 Esdras 4:42-50
  • Esther 8:17
  • 1 Maccabees 13:53
  • Isaiah 54:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:9
  • Zephaniah 1:15, Zechariah 1:15, 14:12
  • Psalms 83:3-5, 83:12
  • Ecclesiasticus 12:10-12

Additional Notes

  • The lecture covered the complex history of the Jewish identity, the lineage of Esau, and the impact of key historical conversions.
  • The discussion included foundational texts, historical references, and significant periods from ancient to modern times.