Are our Eastern brothers from God's own people?
Are our Eastern brothers from God's own people? Igbo-Jews, are a sub-sect of Igbos who believe they are Israelites. I can't remember when I first heard about ' Igbo-Jews ' but it has been around for a while. Lately, the word has been popping up frequently as some Igbos try to reconnect their roots to Israel. In February 2017, Jewish scientists came to Anambra to conduct DNA tests to scientifically prove that Igbo people are Jewish. The results of the tests haven't been made publicly yet. While we wait on science, Igbo-Jews point to the similarities between Igbo culture and Jewish culture. play Igbo Jews in a synagogue (Hebrew Igbo) Firstly, Jews and Igbos have lengthy funeral ceremonies. This is based on Genesis 50:1-3. Secondly, both Jews and Igbos circumcise male babies on the eight day after birth. Thirdly, the two tribes conduct extensive family background checks before marriage just like Abraham did for his son Isaac . Also, the woo