The Lemba: A Lost Tribe of Israel in Southern AfricaThe Lemba people regard themselves as Jews or Israelites who migrated southwards into Yemen and later as traders into Africa. Many of their rituals suggest a Semitic influence or resemblances, embedded in an African culture. In 2010, the book was also translated into Venda, an indigenous language within South Africa, and has been reprinted due to popular local demand. |
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The structure of the book | 10 |
Ostensible reasons for religious shifts worldwide | 16 |
Conclusion | 28 |
Copyright | |
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