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.