Oct 29, 2024 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, Why does a patriarchal blessing declare a lineage such as Ephraim or Manasseh (next generation) rather than just from the original 12 sons? For example, would someone ever receive their lineage from one of Dan’s sons rather than Dan himself?...
Oct 14, 2024 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, Are the descendants of Judah only considered to be “Jews” or is all of Israel’s 12 tribes’ descendants considered to be Jews? Alvis Answer Alvis, The term “Jew” has undergone significant evolution over the...
Jul 25, 2024 | Family Roots, Pearl of Great Price
Question Gramps, In recent years a keen interest has developed especially among Africans that the people of the Sub-Saharan cultures (Blacks) are descendants of the Pharaohs of Egypt. Much of the evidence and archeology they claim as sources are highly...
Jul 6, 2023 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, What is a Jew? It can be by lineage or conversion. This is concerns lineage. Some consider all Israelites to be Jews. I’m an Israelite but not a Jew. The Church defines those of the Tribe of Judah but if a person hasn’t had a...
Jan 6, 2023 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is “No, you are not less worthy”...
Nov 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing tells me I’m of the House of Joseph & the House of Ephraim. That I can receive a double portion of blessings. Can a person be of two houses? What does it mean? What are my responsibilities? Cheryl Answer...
Nov 3, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, How did Lehi get into the tribe of Manasseh if he came from Jerusalem (Judah)? Dallas Answer Dallas, It is interesting how reading something quickly can lead us to believe certain assumptions. But a closer reading reveals how...
Dec 16, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, What patriarchal lineage do those of African descent come from? I thought they would be adopted into the lineage of Ephraim but I have found that is not the case. Do you know? Aurora Answer Dear Aurora, We can’t just give a...
Jun 9, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Family Roots
Question Gramps, Hi. i am trying to find out information about a DNA link between the Native Americans and the Lamanites. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Dear Kayla, There is some great information available to help answer your question....
Nov 25, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, I’ve pondered on the interpretation of my lineage. In my personal blessing it states that I will receive my blessings through Israel, even to the Godhead itself. I know that Israel can be also known as Jacob but I’m confused with...
