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Sure, by now you might think you already know all there is to know on the subject of African Jews--where they came from, what were some of their names, and why they share a common ancestorial heritage with all other Jewish people around the world. But did you know that there are journals and maps and official letters--some of which have been long overlooked and quite often forgotten--from statesmen, travel writers, explorers, traders, scholars and soldiers alike--all bearing witness to the amazement of this very fascinating people? In this book, HIGHLIGHTS OF AFRICA JEWRY, you'll get a glimpse of firsthand, eye-witnessed accounts of the life in their tribal communities. You'll sample their food. Examine their laws. You'll get to know the Black Jews in a way few have ever come to know them before. From noble births, with kings and queens of unmatched splendor, to the staggering plight of the enslaved millions, you'll learn how this people forged against wars and nature to carve out a path for future generations, many of whom still live in the same areas once occupied by their ancestors. You'll walk with them through the sands of the Sahara Desert, worship with them in the temples at Timbuktu, hide in the brushes of Central Africa from the whipes and chains of cruel slave traders, watch whole families flourish in huge walled cities... or wash your feet with them in the muddy waters of the Blue Nile River. And just when you think you know everything about them there is to know, then you'll surprise yourself to learn how the African Jews withstood the test of time, clung to their faith while the entire world seemed to turn against them, and how they overcame hardships like wars and famine and abuse, often misunderstood, neglected, and challenged, only to emerge stronger than before, full of resolve and hope, to become a beacon to cast its light on other people's worlds. In this book you'll glimpse the past, present and future of the HIGHLIGHTS OF AF