By Emmanuel Udom
The Christian faith took after Jesus. His followers were first called Christians in Antioch as recorded by the book of Acts because they were like Jesus in their doings. Born of the Virgin Mary over 2000 years ago, Jesus, the beloved son of God, came to liberate humanity from sin according to the Bible.
More than 2000 years after he returned to heaven, writers, journalists, scholars researchers, and other interested persons, have continued to speculate on whether he was a white or black man.
Go to Google and you will be amazed at some of the expository and insightful articles and books on the complexion and mission of Jesus Christ while on earth.
However, recently, Evangelist T. C. Wanyanwu, an author, teacher, and preacher man, came out with an e-book: Jesus Is A Black Man: An Inconvenient Truth
It has 8 chapters. It is a well-researched document with deep insight by the author, who is also a member of the Assemblies of God Church.
The book which is currently being sold on Amazon Books, has continued to generate mixed reactions globally. It has exposed historical, empirical, and scientific facts, pictures, and statistics as backups to the effects that Jesus was a black man.
The author told this writer in a private Facebook message that his mission is to unveil the truth and keep the record straight on the complexion of our Savior Jesus Christ. As expected, my book is bound to generate mixed reactions from readers all over the world, which is welcome, he said.
However, Google Books wrote on Wanyanwu’s book that more than 2000 years ago, Jesus in ancient times, it was no secret that Jesus (Yeshua) was a Black man from the tribe of Judah.
From finding on the Google search engine, the early Jews, Romans, Greeks, and others of his time, and long afterward, knew that the messiah was a Black man.
Yet lies, deception, and conspiracy theories robbed Jesus of his true identity with false European images. This has been proven biblically, scientifically, forensically, historically, and iconographically.
Wanyanwu in his book seems to give fresh angles to the place and date of birth, country, lineage, mission, and death of Jesus.
What people say
A United States-based Michael Carlos in his review of the book on June 22, 2019, said: “This book is a Must Read for anyone desiring the TRUTH! Awesome book, I have read 5 times already”
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Another book commentator from Nigeria on November 18, 2020, wrote, “Throughout this wonderful book, you will not see any painting of a black Jesus because Images dishonor God, they obscure His Glory, and it is idol worshipping which is a heinous crime before God – Thanks to the author for this masterpiece”
“A theological, historical, scientific and socio-cultural research, based purely on empirical studies. A must-read” says Dr. Akaninwo Victor from Nigeria, December 30, 2021
“It’s time to wake up Yahweh’s Children! This book is Wonderful with plenty of information” ~ Paul Smith (Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019)
“I love reading this wonderful book! the writer is telling it like it is!! Whether anyone cares or not!! I’m so happy I got this book! it was worth it!! I’m sick and tired of the white-washed and racist lies about Jesus!
He is not white-or European with straight hair and blue eyes!! and all these fake and false images of Jesus are not only a sin!! But it’s blasphemy too! That’s wrong!! and that is the truth and that does matter!! it’s not right to lie about anything!! no matter what it is! or who! it’s still wrong! especially about the lord!
So those who care about the truth should read this book-those who don’t that’s your problem- not mine! the truth has set me free! I’m glad it did!!” ~ Mimi Ross (Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018)
After reading this wonderful book! Now I know the truth. I am very impressed with the author’s ability to convey his message in simple terms and easy to read. Here’s one book I must recommend to all Christian faithful and lovers of Jesus Christ. It’s a brilliant work of God’s anointed Evangelist” ~ Jessica Hall (Reviewed in the United States on March 07, 2021)
“This book goes beyond just emphasizing on its title, it gives deep Scriptural insight into WHO JESUS TRULY IS. Irrespective of tribe or race, one should see the need to attract the person of the Holy Spirit who will reveal this hidden truth to you according to the Author because the Holy Spirit is the TRUTH. I sincerely commend the Author for this book because it will bring souls to the right mindset in other to attain SALVATION”. ~ Wobo Deborah N. (Reviewed in Nigeria on January 8, 2021)
“This book truly unravels the mystery of the true colour of YESHUA (JESUS CHRIST).
The author, Evangelist T. C. Wanyanwu, in this eye-opening book, reveals the hidden secrets of the ancient world to establish men according to the gospel and preach of Jesus Christ to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints. It is the truth that Jesus is a black man.
This is a must-read book for making of a perfect man in knowledge of the TRUTH and salvation of the spirit-man from bondage and deception of Satan and his agents”. ~ Nitika Sharma (Reviewed in India on March 9, 2021)
Udom, a freelance journalist could be reached at oateeudom@yahoo.com, or 2347066695349