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Nathanyel Ben Israel | |
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| Born | January 1, 1966 |
| Nationality | Israelite |
| Occupation(s) | Religious leader, author |
| Known for | Head Bishop and President of Israel United in Christ (IUIC) |
| Notable work | "Welcome Home an Introduction to Righteousness" |
| Website | israelunite |
Nathanyel Ben Israel (born January 1, 1966) is a religious leader and author within the pan-African community.[1] He is known for his role as the head bishop and president of Israel United in Christ (IUIC), a religious organization, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and career edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in North Carolina. He was exposed to various Christian denominations during his childhood, including Baptist and Jehovah witnesses. He explored other spiritual paths, including the Nation of Islam and Kemetic groups in New York City.[8][7]
In 2003, he founded Israel United in Christ while living in Coney Island, New York.[9][10][11][5][6][12] Israel is known for his involvement with the Black Hebrew Israelites movement, and he has been recognized for his teachings and beliefs in this context.[2][9][13][12][14] In his early years, he was instructed in his biblical understanding by the seven elders of the Israeli School of Universal Practical Knowledge for six years. While there he was under the tutelage of Masha Ben Chareem Peter Sherrod (Yaiqab) and Leonado Sherrod (Ahrayah).
Israel United in Christ edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel holds the position of head bishop and president within Israel United in Christ (IUIC), an organization with a mission to preach the Gospel of Christ to dispersed communities worldwide.[3][4][1][5][15][6][7] The organization also aims to engage in charitable relief efforts where possible and to promote a genuine understanding of Christ's teachings.[4]
Teachings and Beliefs edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel is associated with the Black Hebrew Israelites movement, a group that believes African Americans are part of the lost tribes of Israel.[2][9][3][16][5][13][12][14] He is known for expressing his opinions on societal, political and religious matters, opposing practices like skin bleaching, Christmas and Valentine's Day, which he considers abominable.[17][13]
Controversies edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel and IUIC have faced controversies concerning their teachings and beliefs. Some criticisms have been directed towards the organization's perspectives on race and religion.[2][9][18]
Authorship edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel is acknowledged as the author of two books.
- "Welcome Home: An Introduction to Righteousness", published in 2015, serves as a guide to help readers embrace God's divine truth, highlighting their identity as Israelites, believed to be direct descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The book emphasizes the Bible as their historical record.[19][20][21][22][23]
- "Understandest Thou, What Thou Readest?: A Pictorial Guide of Bible Secrets", published in 2006. This book offers readers a visual exploration of hidden insights within the Bible, aiming to enhance their understanding of its teachings and secrets.[19][20][21][24][22][23]
Personal life edit
Nathanyel Ben Israel has been married to S. Susannah since 1990.
References edit
- ^ a b "You are being redirected..." israelunite.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c d noah (2017-10-02). "Hebrew Israelite Leader Warns Kendrick Lamar Against Public Embrace". The Forward. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c Ojerinde, Dayo (2020-02-13). "Group proffers solution to security challenges, others". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c "Israel United in Christ Inc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c d noah (2017-10-02). "Hebrew Israelite Leader Warns Kendrick Lamar Against Public Embrace". The Forward. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c "Nathanyel Ben Israel Archives". Cult News. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c Esensten, Andrew. "How many Hebrew Israelites are there?". www.australianjewishnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "How many Hebrew Israelites are there, and how worried should Jews be?". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c d "The murder of Joy Morgan". BBC News. 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." israelunite.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "Extremist Sects Within the Black Hebrew Israelite Movement | ADL". www.adl.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c "Extremist Sects Within the Black Hebrew Israelite Movement | Center on Extremism". extremismterms.adl.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c "Courting Butt Naked: Israel United in Christ attempts to recruit former cannibal and leader of a Liberian child army". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b "UCLA-Journal-of-Religion-Vol.-04-Complete" (PDF).
- ^ "Israel United in Christ slams Black Clergy". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "Courting Butt Naked: Israel United in Christ attempts to recruit former cannibal and leader of a Liberian child army". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "Preacher Says Skin Bleaching, Valentine, Abominable – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "Canary Mission". canarymission.org. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b Israel, Nathanyel (2015-06-21). Welcome Home an Introduction to Righteousness. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1-5146-4602-1.
- ^ a b "Welcome Home an Introduction to Righteousness by Nathanyel Israel (2015, Trade Paperback) for sale online". eBay. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b ThriftBooks. "Nathanyel Ben Israel Books | List of books by author Nathanyel Ben Israel". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b "Books by Nathanyel Ben Israel (Author of Welcome Home)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b "Nathanyel Ben Israel - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ "Nathanyel Ben Israel: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.