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Our tale begins with an almighty Divine Being proclaiming, “Let there be illumination,” and the light dividing Him into two entities—one of luminescence and the other of obscurity. The radiant being becomes our progenitor, fashioning the Multiverse into existence. However, conflicts arise amidst the drama of parenthood and sibling rivalry, causing disruptions in the grand plan, including an unsuccessful attempt to govern the Garden of Eden. Our Supreme Being seeks a savior from a specific lineage to reconcile with humanity. But how would our blood types vary if we originated from Adam and Eve?
Amidst the turmoil of multiple marriages, family drama, and sibling rivalry, issues of race continue to plague humankind. Where we come from, who our mother is, and our skin color all become factors in this ongoing struggle. Does that explain why the powers that be treat antisemitism differently from racism? If Semites are a distinct race, then shouldn’t everyone consider antisemitism as racism? And why is the punishment for antisemitism more severe than that for racism? The Semitic people are the forefathers of those with Arab, Israelite, Akkadian, and Phoenician ancestry residing in the Middle East region.
Their language originates from the Afroasiatic family, including Amharic, Aramaic, Arabic, and Hebrew. Interestingly, the term Afroasiatic refers to languages of African origin. That begs the question: why are Africans often overlooked as part of the Semitic family? According to the Book of Genesis, Semitic is derived from Shem, one of Noah’s three sons, alongside Adam and Abraham. However, it is worth noting that Aramaic, a language spoken in the Middle East, developed around 900 BCE, suggesting that he may have needed to be more fluent in Aramaic or Hebrew during his time in southern Mesopotamia.
The roots of Semitic languages run deep in North Africa, parts of the Sahara and Sahel regions, the Horn of Africa, and West Asia. Yet, mainstream media often fails to acknowledge the African influence within the global Semitic family. What was the justification for slavery? How did they decide who gets to enslave a person? Despite the existence of Judaism, when I observe modern-day Israel, I do not see its Middle Eastern origins stemming from Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, Shuah, Esau, and the Israelites, who are all descendants of Jacob. It stands alone in the Middle East. Interestingly, Christianity itself exudes a solid Western European influence rather than that of the Middle East.
Racism and slavery are two things that bother me. In truth, Abraham’s story is riddled with discrimination. When one follows Abraham’s footsteps, one must pick a side—are they with Isaac or Ishmael? Are they aligned with Jacob or with Esau? The division can be traced back to the rivalries between Cain and Seth, Lucifer and Yahweh, or Yahweh and Azathoth. Let there be no mistake: this division is fueled by deep hatred and has resulted in countless bloodshed. It’s significant to recognize that Abraham traces his lineage back to Noah through his son Shem. And Noah is the tenth ancestor after Adam and Eve.
Seth fathered Enosh. Enosh, in turn, fathered Kenan, who fathered Mahalalel. Mahalalel fathered Jered, who fathered Enoch, and Enoch fathered Methuselah, who then fathered Lamech, the father of Noah. Due to his unwavering devotion, Yahweh chose Noah to survive the great flood with his family after constructing the ark. As we delve deeper into the story of Noah, we witness a new pattern emerging. Instead of a single patriarch, we now have multiple successors. Noah’s significance is not limited to his flood survival but how humanity split into three races through his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
The concept of race is now introduced in our story. There is an unpredictable account where Noah unclothed himself in a state of intoxication, and his son Ham looked upon him. Ironically, getting drunk is not frowned upon, but it is considered morally reprehensible for a son to see his father’s nakedness. However, Shem and Japheth quickly covered Noah and led him into his tent. In response, Noah cursed Ham for his audacity. Shem’s third son, Arpachshad, fathered Shelah, who then fathered Boar, and Boar fathered Peleg. Peleg’s son, Reu, fathered Nahor, who became the father of Terah, Abraham’s father.
So, if my calculations are correct, Abraham is the twentieth ancestor of Adam. These individuals firmly believe in race, birth order, and marriage. From Adam to Noah, several sons rose to become esteemed patriarchs. Even as we follow Abraham’s descendants through Isacc, we observe the same emphasis on race, birth order, and matrimony, ultimately leading to the arrival of Jeshua the Christ. To us Christians, He is considered the son of God. However, biologically speaking, to the Israelites, Jeshua was considered illegitimate. One must trust Mary’s words when She explains Her pregnancy, although the Israelites, being Yahweh’s chosen people, were accustomed to witnessing miracles and supernatural occurrences.
It’s understandable for the Hebrew-speaking people to doubt the legitimacy of Jeshua, especially when He did not align with all prophecies. The Arab Prophet Muhammad could have descended from one of the patriarchs between Noah and Abraham. Still, the Israelites remained steadfast in believing that a father would pass down his legacy to his son. For Jeshua, a Jewish father from the tribe of Judah was necessary, and for Prophet Muhammad, a bloodline from Isacc was required. Judaism had to reject them. Being a follower of Christianity, despite the rejection of Jeshua as Christ by the Israelites, I have embraced my identity as an Israelite based on my religious convictions that align with my cultural values.
However, there is no evidence to prove that Jeshua was indeed an Israelite. His claim to the Israelite lineage is based solely on being born to a Jewish mother in that region. Does this automatically make Yahweh an Israelite? What puzzled me was the conversion of Europeans to Judaism, the transformation of Jeshua into Jesus Christ, and the persecution of Jews by Christians and Muslims for their rejection of these religious figures who did not conform to traditional Jewish prophecies. Perhaps it is logical to understand that the ongoing rivalry and conflict between offspring, stemming from polygamy and incest in some cases, may have led some to take extreme measures to assert their sense of belonging.
Is it really a promised land if you keep losing it after you regain it? In my perspective, being Semitic appears to hold more significance as a religious identity. However, for me, my spiritual affiliation is a result of conversion, while for those in the Middle East, it is a part of their heritage. Judaism, for instance, is deeply rooted in Jewish ancestry, making it a part of their ethnicity. On the other hand, individuals like myself who were not born into this heritage choose to convert to it. The complexity arises from the Göttingen School of History, which created “Semitic” in the 1770s to signify the descendants of Shem.
They followed that by saying “Caucasian” in the 1780s. Why was that important? This modernization of the term highlights the struggles of the Israelites, who lost their promised land in wars and were exiled for centuries. As a result, the Hebrew branch of the Semitic people found themselves living in foreign lands while outsiders claimed their homeland. By the 20th century, the idea of Semitic people and Caucasians being of the same race was normalized by Carleton S. Coon. That could be attributed to intermarriages between Jews and Europeans. However, in the modern context, we see a shift in the identification of Semitic people, where they are viewed as a race rather than simply a religious group.
Ethnicity has always been intertwined with religion. From the times of Adam to Noah to Abraham to the present day. Who is Abraham’s current successor? The pattern of succession shifted during the time of Saul and David, as the next king was chosen as the new patriarch. This lineage can be traced from Noah to Shem, then Abraham to Jacob, but it becomes complex when considering the Messiah. However, it can be said that Judah was the next successor in this lineage, leading to David’s anointment as king. The New Testament provides a genealogy of this Davidic line, eventually leading to Mary. As mentioned earlier, the Israelites faced defeat in many wars, leading to their exile and integration into other societies.
As a result, they disappeared from historical records, blending into different populations and cultures. Some migrated to Europe, facing persecution due to their unique customs and beliefs. Throughout history, there have been attempts to restore the Davidic line, but the current patriarch in this generation remains a mystery. If the Messiah and anti-Christ have not yet arrived, it begs the question of how we will recognize them without knowing the lineage of Judah or Dan. Joining the King David Legacy Center in Jerusalem may provide some answers. Unfortunately, throughout their history, there have been numerous conflicts between the Israelites and Muslims, as well as between Christians and Muslims.
As someone who identifies as Christian, I have always stood by the Israelites, even though I’ve had a problem with the doctrine’s support of slavery, classism, and racism. However, one aspect that has always puzzled me is how Jews became recognized as a distinct race. Is it possible that during one of their many exiles from their Holy Land, the Israelites intermingled with Europeans, resulting in a hybrid European Jewish race? This concept has left me confused and unsure whether antisemitism should fall under the category of racism. Regardless, I will always remain a devoted ally to the Jewish community.
If Jeshua was indeed the Messiah, he would have been a direct descendant of King David through the male line, reunited the Jews, led them back to the Land of Israel, ushered in permanent stability, built the Third Temple, and had a male heir. However, he ascended to heaven instead of continuing his physical presence on earth after his resurrection, leaving the job unfinished. It is worth noting that after the death of King Solomon, Israel split into two kingdoms: the United Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah. The question remains: who ruled Israel after King Zedekiah? Given the history of Semitic people being dispersed throughout Arabia, Europe, and the world, we may be all Semitic in some way.
However, if one does not identify as a Jew, which nowadays mainly refers to Europeans or Arabs, any hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews is antisemitism. I am baffled as to why this issue is not simply labeled as racism, as prioritizing discrimination against Semites over other races can also be viewed as a form of racism. Ultimately, antisemitic attitudes may stem from negative feelings towards Jews. Interestingly, this stemmed from Yahweh’s decision to create light and construct a Multiverse. Yahweh Himself is in the hands of various oppositions. I don’t believe He was kind to his people.
