The Bible mentions Egypt, Cush, Put, Sheba, Cyrene, and Ethiopia—but how important were these African nations in the biblical world?

For centuries, many readers have overlooked Africa's remarkable presence in Scripture. Yet from Genesis to Revelation, African kingdoms, rulers, officials, merchants, scholars, and believers appear throughout the biblical narrative.

In The Black Nations of the Bible, Frederick Amakom takes readers on a fascinating journey through the ancient world to uncover the African civilizations, peoples, and empires that shaped biblical history.

Discover:

• The identity of Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Sheba
• The role of Egypt in the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Jesus
• The powerful Kingdom of Cush and its rulers who governed Egypt
• The mystery of Moses' Cushite wife
• The story of Ebed-Melech, the African who saved Jeremiah
• The Queen of Sheba and her famous visit to Solomon
• Simon of Cyrene, the African who carried the cross of Christ
• The Ethiopian Eunuch and the spread of Christianity into Africa
• The rise of African Christianity in Alexandria, Carthage, and beyond
• The contributions of African theologians, bishops, scholars, and martyrs
• The place of African nations in biblical prophecy and the Book of Revelation

Drawing upon Scripture, history, archaeology, and early Christian sources, this book challenges common misconceptions and reveals Africa's often-forgotten role in the story of the Bible.

Whether you are a student of Scripture, a history enthusiast, a pastor, a teacher, or simply curious about Africa's place in biblical history, this eye-opening study will deepen your understanding of both the Bible and the ancient world.

The Bible's story is the story of many nations.

Among those nations were some of Africa's greatest civilizations.

Their story deserves to be told.