The Black Man, the Father of Civilization, Proven by Biblical History by James Morris Webb is an influential work that argues for the central role of Black people in the origins of human civilization, drawing on biblical narratives and historical interpretations to support this claim. Webb, a minister and scholar, seeks to challenge the prevailing racial attitudes of the early 20th century by offering an alternative understanding of African history and its significance within both biblical...

In James Morris Webb's groundbreaking book, 'The Black Man, the Father of Civilization,' the author delves into the rich history of black civilizations and their crucial contributions to the development of human civilization. Webb explores various ancient African empires and highlights their achievements in fields such as science, art, and architecture, challenging the Eurocentric narratives that have dominated historical discourse. His erudite prose and meticulous research provide readers...

In "The Black Man, the Father of Civilization - Proven by Biblical History," James Morris Webb embarks on a profound exploration of the historical and theological contributions of Black individuals to civilization through a biblical lens. Employing a scholarly yet accessible narrative style, Webb meticulously examines Biblical texts, historical records, and cultural contexts to argue for the pivotal roles played by Black figures in shaping early civilization. This work stands apart in its ...

The Black Man, the Father of Civilization, Proven by Biblical History is a forceful work of religious history and racial vindication, arguing from Scripture that people of African descent stand at the origins of civilization. Written in the sermonic, polemical style of early twentieth-century Black apologetics, the book reads biblical genealogy, ancient geography, and sacred narrative as evidence against racist historiography and pseudo-scientific theories of white supremacy. James Morris ...

James Morris Webb argues that the black man was the father of civilization, born in the land of Egypt, and that the different branches of science and art were simply transmitted to other races, which, as the ages have rolled by have only been enlarged, and to some extent improved upon. A seminal text, The Black Man was widely read within the Garvey Movement, the Rastafarians, and other early African identity and Black Nationalist groups.

First published in the year 2009 by Project Gutenberg, The present volume combines three of James Morris Webb's foremost works - The Black Man, The Father of Civilization, and Proven By Biblical History.

I have many objects in presenting this book to the public. First: I love my race regardless of the prejudice against her, the unenviable position she holds, and the things she is falsely said to be guilty of. I demonstrate my love for her by launching this book before the public as somewhat of a defense against the prejudice of ancient, as well as modern historical writers and lecturers, who have misrepresented her, and took from her the good deeds and honors that are justly due her. Secon...

I have many objects in presenting this book to the public. First: I love my race regardless of the prejudice against her, the unenviable position she holds, and the things she is falsely said to be guilty of. I demonstrate my love for her by launching this book before the public as somewhat of a defense against the prejudice of ancient, as well as modern historical writers and lecturers, who have misrepresented her, and took from her the good deeds and honors that are justly due her.

In The Black Man Father of Civilization Proven By Biblical History, the American pastor, James Morris Webb (1878-1940) of the African Methodist Episcopal Church uses the Bible as evidence that African, dark skinned or colored people, were the progenitors of all civilizations on Earth. Following the blood line of Adam and Eve, to Ham, David, Solomon and Jesus, Webb provides a stirring basis that some of the Bible’s main characters were in fact people of color.

James Morris Webb (1874-1940) was a Christian minister associated with The African Methodist Episcopal Church who was involved with Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association. In 1919 he published the book ‘The Black Man, The Father Of Civilization, Proven By Biblical History’. The work deals with the ancient history of Israel, Egypt and the Kingdom of Cush south of Egypt. It includes discussions of ancient personages like Zipporah, the black wife of Moses and Hannibal, the Ca...