Are ‘lost tribe’ in Nigeria ‘the real Hebrews’?

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Published: 14 March 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

At some 30 million, the Igbo are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups. Though primarily Christians, for generations they have identified as descendants of a “lost tribe of Israel,” some espousing a lineage to the tribe of Gad.

Rival outreach groups feud over DNA test for ‘Lost Tribe’ of Jews – Sam Kestenbaum – The Forward 14.03.17
A programme to test the Igbo of Nigeria for genetic links to Jews has heightened tensions between international groups representing mainstream Jews and Messianic Jews.

African ‘Lost Tribe’ debates DNA testing for Jewish roots – Sam Kestenbaum – The Forward 13.03.17
The Igbo are themselves divided over DNA testing.

And see: Children of Abraham and Sarah May 30, 2016