1822: Jews Described As “Not White” and “Very Dark”

Black History In The BibleAugust 8, 2018November 21, 20200 Comments6321 Min Read

Source: Narratives of Travels and Discoveries In Northern and Central Africa 1822-1823

Dixon Denham mentions that Jews are not white, but are “very dark” like the man he was talking to. The man he was speaking to also describes the white Jews as “a bad people”.

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"And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God." - John 8:45-47

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