Richard Hewitt

Jacob and Jakyb are two different characters in two different epic masterpieces. The prophet Jacob is Isaac's son and grandson of the prophet Abraham. 1 According to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic holy books, Jacob was also father of twelve tribes. These tribes formed a nation that lasted until the ninth century BCE when ten northern tribes split from two southern tribes, Judah and Benjamin. Most recognize the descendants of these southern tribes as modern Jews. Jacob's ten northern tribes were captured in the eighth century BCE. Today controversy surrounds the eventual disappearance of those northern clans. Though unsubstantiated, reports of Israel's lost or scattered tribes have aroused religious fantasies for centuries. 2 The recent popularity surge of this topic gives every indication lost Israeli tribe legends will be around for many years to come.

Spiritual cosmology cannot be understood by a modern, materialistic cosmology. A materialistic cosmology cannot see the spiritual meaning of indigenous symbols and images. The Torah, famous for its use of signs and symbols, is part of a larger anthology referred to as the Script in this study. Symbolism from this Script has spread