Are We the Real Israelites?

Are Black Americans the true Israelites of the Bible? What does Scripture actually say about Israel, ethnicity, and the identity of God's people?

Questions about biblical identity, African American history, and the origins of Christianity are becoming increasingly important in conversations about faith.

Black Hebrew Israelite movements present competing claims about the ancestry of modern Black populations, the identity of the ancient Israelites, and the relationship between biblical history and the experiences of Black people.

For parents, pastors, youth leaders, and mentors, responding well requires more than dismissing unfamiliar beliefs. It requires understanding the claims being made, examining the relevant biblical passages, and approaching questions about racial identity and religious history with seriousness and care.

Are We the Real Israelites? introduces a critical examination of Hebrew Israelite claims concerning Black identity, biblical history, and the people of God.

The resource centers on three important areas of investigation:

1. Black identity and Hebrew Israelite claims: Understanding the relationship proposed between modern Black communities and the ancient Israelites.
2. Biblical history and interpretation: Examining how Scripture and the historical record are used to support competing claims about Israelite identity.
3. The identity of God's people: Exploring theological questions concerning ethnicity, covenant, biblical Israel, and belonging to God.

This resource is positioned to help adults engage the questions behind Hebrew Israelite teachings while maintaining a commitment to biblical truth, historical accuracy, and respectful conversation.

Help the next generation examine questions about biblical identity and history without separating the search for truth from the importance of their heritage.