African Empires of Biblical Antiquity
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Throughout history, whether through deliberate action, ignorance or dismissive attitudes, a de-Africanized view of the Bible has been normalized. This course will challenge narratives that seek to diminish the black and African presence in the bible, and will show that it is in an Afro-Asiatic context that the events and stories of the bible occur. The great African empires of the bible will become more visible and prominent through these lectures. Part of the liberation and justice work on behalf of those classified as black is affirming the historical contributions to human history and religion by black or African civilizations which has been historically whitewashed. This course will analyze the Gen. 10, “Table of Nations,” and will correct many common misnomers and inaccuracies about the descendants of Noah. It will also show the rise of the great African empires and their connection to the larger biblical narrative and tradition. The course will provide an Afrocentric view of what is meant by the term, “biblical lands,” as one analyzes contemporary biblical maps. One of the problematic aspects of the way that the biblical story is perceived is the doctrine of divine election, and this course will show a better way of viewing Israel’s history. It will answer questions such as: Where did the populations of the bible originate? Where did Noah’s flood occur? and What African empires influenced Jewish history? You will be challenged with other perspectives as you study.
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IntroductionInstructor bio and what to expect in this course.
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Contemporary Definitions of Blackness and Ancient Anthropology
This lecture involves the complications of defining blackness in history and contemporary times, and the hypocrisy of some Eurocentric scholars when their contemporaries identify African, Black and Melinated persons in scripture.
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Questions from the Introductory SectionThis quiz will test your understanding of the first two lectures
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Noah, Lake Chad, and the African Aqualithic
This lecture will present the ancient story of "The Great Deluge" from an African perspective. It will also emphasize the African origins of Noah and his three progenitors who became prominent as fathers of the nations represented in the biblical story.
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Eden, Ham, Kush and Kedar in Light of Origins
This lesson goes further into Hamitic and Semitic origins within the African context. Attention is also given to the people of Kedar, who are descendants of Ishmael.
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The History of Nimrod--The Man Who Ruled the World Part 1
In this lecture we correct the many mistaken ideas surrounding the character of Nimrod as a biblical figure and identify the nature of the great cities which he built.
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The History of Nimrod--The Man Who Ruled the World Part 2
This lecture dives into the Assyrian cities which were built by Nimrod which grew into cities of a great empire
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Questions Based on Section 2 of This Lecture Series
This quiz is based on our studies beginning with Eden and the time of Noah to the History of Nimrod
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The Semetic Orientation of the Table of Nations and the Role of Egypt
This study considers the theological and political nature of the table of nations and additionally lays the foundation for Egyptian history in its proper African context
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Kush, Egypt and the 25th Dynasty Part 1
This lecture covers the history of Egypt during the time of the Nubian Dynasty and the role that it played in salvation history
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Kush, Egypt and the 25th Dynasty Part 2
This lecture continues from the previous lecture and expands on the historic contributions of the 25th Egyptian dynasty
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Sheba, Askum and the Land of Punt
This lecture addresses the geography and wealth of Askum and Punt as well as details surrounding the queen of Sheba/Makeda
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The Influence of African Kingdoms in Israelite Culture and Religion
This lecture will show the power and influence exerted by the Ethiopians and Egyptians in the world from the time of the United Monarchy to the post-captivity period.
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Makeda--The Yardstick of Intellectual and Economic Greatness
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Questions Based on Section 3 of the Series
This quiz will test your knowledge of the table of nations and African kingdoms
