In the 19th century, the "missionary to the world" Joseph Wolff traveled throughout Asia in search of these people.
In the 19th century, the "missionary to the world" Joseph Wolff traveled throughout Asia in search of these people. Olaudah Equiano claimed that there was a "strong analogy which... appears to prevail in the manners and customs of my countrymen and those of" these people. Brit-Am is an organization that seeks to prove the historical importance of these people. Nicholas McLeod's book Epitome of the Ancient History of Japan purports that the Japanese are descended from these people. The (*) Bnei Menashe people of NE India claim to be descended from these people. These people's characteristic status was gained upon being exiled by the Neo-Assyrians from their homeland in the Levant. For 10 points, identify this collection of ten groups of Jews who are believed by some to be the ancient progenitors of Jewish communities across the globe.
In the 19th century, the "missionary to the world" Joseph Wolff traveled throughout Asia in search of these people.
Ten Lost Tribes of Israel (prompt on Jews)