Hebrewisms of West Africa - Paperback

Hebrewisms of West Africa is a scholarly book written by Joseph J. Williams that explores the historical connections between the Hebrew language and the languages and cultures of West Africa. The book argues that there is a significant Hebrew influence on West African cultures, particularly in terms of language, religion, and customs. Williams draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, linguistic analysis, and anthropological research, to support his thesis. The book is organized into chapters that cover topics such as the origins of West African languages, the influence of Hebrew on African religions, and the connections between African and Hebrew customs and traditions. Overall, Hebrewisms of West Africa is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the cultural and linguistic connections between Africa and the Hebrew language.1930. From Nile to Niger with the Jews. This volume is the consequence of eleven years of intensive research, after the preliminary five years spent in Jamaica. It naturally follows along the line of study, with chapters parallel to the steps of investigation, except that the Hebrewisms are, for the most part, grouped together at the beginning of the work. The argument at best must be a cumulative one, and as a single witness may be accused of bias or of being liable for error, quotations must necessarily be multiplied, even with a danger of becoming tedious. The two closing chapters will deal with a general summary and the author's personal deductions.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.