AAAAmmmmeeeerrrriiiiccccaaaa aaaannnndddd GGGGrrrreeeeaaaatttt BBBBrrrriiiittttaaaaiiiinnnn –––– OOOOuuuurrrr IIIIDDDDEEEENNNNTTTTIIIITTTTYYYY RRRReeeevvvveeeeaaaalllleeeedddd EEEEpppphhhhrrrraaaaiiiimmmm aaaannnndddd MMMMaaaannnnaaaasssssssseeeehhhh iiiinnnn tttthhhheeee ““““EEEEnnnndddd ooooffff DDDDaaaayyyyssss”””” WWWWiiiilllllllliiiiaaaammmm FFFF.... DDDDaaaannnnkkkkeeeennnnbbbbrrrriiiinnnngggg America and Great Britain – Our Identities Unveiled! The Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland (top right) provides a clue to the historic origins of the people of Great Britain. The sign of the “unicorn”, found throughout the British Isles, points to the ancient tribe of Manasseh, the older brother of Ephraim. The Great Seal of the United States (top left) depicts fundamental truths about the origin of the people of the United States. When understood, the emblems of the Seal reveal the influence and sign of the ancient tribe of Ephraim, the holder of the birthright promises made to ancient Israel. Thus our peoples stand identified by these and many more proofs and lines of evidence, as they are laid out in this provocative, challenging new book. William F. Dankenbring, author of many books on Bible prophecy, Bible health principles, the Creation-Evolution debate, and Biblical history and doctrine, investigates and explores the evidence surrounding the intense debate raging over the Biblical identities of the two sons of Joseph in the modern world. He presents astonishing new evidence which impels us to a startling new conclusion, and which provides new in depth insight into the meaning of current world affairs and end-time Biblical prophecies. Triumph Publishing Company ISBN #0-917182-00-6 PO Box 842 Price: $35.00 Omak Washington 98841 Ephraim and Manasseh in the End of Days Baruch attah Adonai Elohenu Melek ha’Olam Asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav “Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has sanctified us by Your Commandments.” 1 America and Great Britain – Our Identity Revealed (cid:147)Twice in a single generation the catastrophe of world war has fallen upon us; twice in our lifetime has the long arm of fate reached across the ocean to bring the United States into the forefront of the battle. . . . Prodigious hammer- strokes have been needed to bring us together again, or if you will allow me to use other language, I will say that he must indeed have a blind soul who cannot see that some great purpose and design is being worked out here below, of which we have the honor to be the faithful servants. It is not given to us to peer into the mysteries of the future. Still I avow my hope and faith, sure and inviolate, that in the days to come the British and American peoples will for their own safety and for the good of all, walk together side by side in majesty, in justice and in peace.(cid:148) -- Winston S. Churchill, December 26, 1941, shortly after Pearl Harbor was attacked, in a speech given before a Joint session of both houses of the U.S. Congress (taken from Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat – Winston Churchill’s Famous Speeches). In a Jewish Prayer offered every Sabbath, Before the Sabbath Dinner, A Blessing is recited for Children: “Y’simkha Elohim k’Ephrayeem v’khee M’nasheh.” “May the LORD make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.” 2 Ephraim and Manasseh in the End of Days Published by Triumph Publishing Company PO Box 292 Altadena CA 91003 www.triumphpro.com [email protected] Copyright March, 2004 by William F. Dankenbring All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced without permission from the publisher, except for brief portions in reviews which may be quoted by reviewers. 3 America and Great Britain – Our Identity Revealed Thanks I wish to thank all those who have helped in the production of this book, especially Nick Wood of England, who has gone over the manuscript several times, pointing out typographical errors, making suggestions, and very helpful comments on various passages of the book. His help has been invaluable. I also want to thank Terry Humphries, of Wales, who made several very helpful comments. Also Anneke van Delft of Holland helped go over the text, and Bill and Ruth Lund, long-time friends and members of God(cid:146)s Church, were very helpful in proof-reading and checking the book for errors. To all a hearty thank you and job well done. Any remaining errors are my own. I especially want to thank my wife, Cappy, for standing by me and putting up with my being so (cid:147)focused,(cid:148) to the exclusion of most everything else, while writing and editing this material. She has been the touchstone of patience and understanding, a true support and mainstay. Truly God says, (cid:147)A prudent wife is from the LORD,(cid:148) and she is every bit of that. Proverbs 12:4 in the Living Bible says, (cid:147)A worthy wife is her husband(cid:146)s joy and crown.(cid:148) God has certainly blessed me with a wonderful soul-mate and companion all these years since our marriage in 1967. All who know her, know she is a (cid:147)virtuous woman,(cid:148) a (cid:147)truly good wife(cid:148) (Prov.31:10), thoughtful, loving, and considerate of others, always kind and helpful. Ronald Reagan said in 1990, (cid:147)I can sum up my marriage in a line I spoke when I played the great pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, a line spoken by him in life to his wife Aimee: (cid:145)God must think a lot of me to have given me you.(cid:146) I thank Him every day for giving me Nancy.(cid:148) Well, I thank Him every day for giving me Cappy! My love and appreciation for Cappy only increases by leaps and bounds as we grow older together. I present this book to the reading audience, all of you, as a labor of love. I most sincerely pray and devoutly hope that this book may be a great blessing to all of you, and pray that God will bless it according to His glorious will as a testimony for the truth of the matter, to reveal His own goodness in history, and His righteous purpose in our lives, as we approach the end of this age and the coming of the Messiah. Surely to come to know and understand our roots (cid:150) our identity (cid:150) who we are, where we came from, and why God brought us as nations into being, and where we are going (cid:150) is crucial to fulfilling our divine destiny and calling. As David wrote, (cid:147)Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His heritage(cid:148) (Psalm 33:12, NRSV). 4 Ephraim and Manasseh in the End of Days (cid:147)There is nothing so powerful as truth (cid:150) and often nothing so strange.(cid:148) -- Daniel Webster (cid:147) (cid:145)Tis strange (cid:150) but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction.(cid:148) -- Byron (cid:147)Truth is stranger than fiction, but not so popular.(cid:148) -- Anonymous (cid:147)Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.(cid:148) -- Proverbs 12:19, The Living Bible. (cid:147)You will understand the truth, and the truth will set you free(cid:148) -- John 8:32, Moffatt Translation Some men stumble over the truth, pick themselves up, brush themselves off, and carry on as if nothing ever happened.(cid:148) -- Winston Churchill (cid:147)Let us now praise famous men and our fathers that begat us.(cid:148) -- Ecclesiasticus 44:1 (cid:147)The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel.(cid:148) -- Esdras 5 America and Great Britain – Our Identity Revealed Comments (cid:147)I don(cid:146)t know where you find the time to do all you do, as well as write this phenomenal book on the United States and Great Britain in the (cid:145)End Of Days(cid:146), and when I say phenomenal I really mean it. (cid:147)I have been pondering the meaning of this book over the last few days and its purpose. It is not just a book about the United States and Great Britain, although that of course is a large part of it. For those with a reasonable open mind, this book proves beyond any shadow of doubt that there is a Supreme Being who guides the destinies of entire peoples and nations. I think it was Herbert Armstrong who said and wrote on numerous occasions, that (cid:145)Fulfilled Prophecy(cid:146) is one of the major proofs of the existence of GOD. (cid:147)This is a book which gives due warning of the catastrophic events which are soon to befall this world, and the way of escape by turning back to our Creator. This book (cid:145)Cries Aloud And Spares Not(cid:146), while also preaching the True Gospel of the Kingdom of God, the wonderful good news that Yeshua The Messiah is going to return to this Earth very soon now, to bring an end to all the suffering, heartache, tears and misery of humanity under Satan(cid:146)s sway. (cid:147)This is a book calling people everywhere to repentance. It is a book for people of all races, creeds and colors. It is for both Israelite and Gentile, for Jews as well as Christians, and also for the Atheist and the Agnostic, the Scoffer and the Skeptic. This is a book which will give humanity real hope in the days ahead when they see the events that are prophesied to happen, begin to come to pass. I have no hesitation in saying that in many ways, this book has been inspired by God(cid:146)s Holy Spirit to witness to the Truth. May Almighty God bless this book in every way.(cid:148) -- Nick Wood, England (cid:147)Thank you for all the effort you have put in writing this book. Thank you Cappy for being such a great support and loving helper. May our God bless both of you. I pray this book will bring many people to see the truth and repent.(cid:148) -- Anneke van Delft, The Netherlands. (cid:147)Bill, you really nailed it this time that indeed America is Ephraim and Great Britain is Manasseh. I pray that our peoples will get on their knees in fervent repentant prayer before that great and terrible day of the Lord.(cid:148) -- Terry Humphries, United Kingdom. (cid:147)Bill (cid:150) What an AWESOME, inspired and inspiring book! It(cid:146)s too bad that all history students are not given at least one year to go through this book page by page so they may truly understand where they came from, why they are here, and what is in store for them. What life altering changes it could make in the lives and choices of many of our young people. It makes us sad to realize that there are so few, if any, teachers in our educational system today capable of teaching such a course.(cid:148) -- Bill and Ruth Lund, California 6 Ephraim and Manasseh in the End of Days Table of Contents Prologue The Mystery on Mystery Mountain 10 Part One PROOF OF OUR IDENTITY Chapter 1 The Enigma of Our Origin 19 Chapter 2 The Great Promises to Israel 26 Chapter 3 Ephraim (cid:150) (cid:147)Doubly Fruitful(cid:148) 42 Chapter 4 American Empire and the (cid:147)Gates of Our Enemies(cid:148) 63 Chapter 5 The Proof of Heraldic Emblems 75 Chapter 6 The Number (cid:147)13(cid:148) and the Tribe of Ephraim 81 Chapter 7 The Unicorn and Manasseh 91 Chapter 8 What(cid:146)s in a Name? 103 Chapter 9 Ephraim (cid:150) God(cid:146)s (cid:147)Helmet(cid:148) 111 Chapter 10 Tribe of Dan (cid:150) the Serpent(cid:146)s Trail 127 Chapter 11 Zarah and Pharez (cid:150) The Red Hand 143 Chapter 12 The Watchman for Ephraim 152 Chapter 13 Ephraim the More Religious Son 169 Chapter 14 The Astonishing Prophetic Times 210 Chapter 15 Honest Objections Answered 226 Part Two HURTLING TOWARD THE ABYSS Chapter 16 Prophesied for Ephraim 253 Chapter 17 Dan and the Antichrist 274 Chapter 18 The Blood-Line and the Legacy 283 Chapter 19 The Seven-Headed Beast with Ten Horns 303 Chapter 20 Hurtling toward the Apocalypse! 331 Chapter 21 God(cid:146)s Awesome Hand in Our History 351 Chapter 22 The (cid:147)End of Days(cid:148) (cid:150) How Much Longer? 375 Chapter 23 The Jubilee Cycles, Bible Codes, and the Mayan Calendar 395 Chapter 24 Searching for the True Messiah 415 Appendix I Public Fasts in American History 440 ApendixII The United States Is Ephraim Indeed! 447 7 America and Great Britain – Our Identity Revealed Foreword Who are the United States and Great Britain, and the English-speaking peoples, in Biblical prophecy? What difference does it make? The vast majority of people think that our English stock is basically (cid:147)Gentile,(cid:148) and we are just (cid:147)one of the nations.(cid:148) But is this true? The Jewish historian of the first century, Flavius Josephus, in his Antiquities of the Jews, wrote that during the time of Ezra, about 457 B.C. (cid:150) when the king of Persia permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem (cid:150) many of them did. But, he relates, (cid:147)the entire body of the people of Israel remained in that country; wherefore there are but two tribes in Asia and Europe subject to the Romans, while the TEN TRIBES are BEYOND EUPHRATES till NOW, and are an IMMENSE MULTITUDE, and not to be estimated by numbers” (Josephus, Ant., XI, 5, 2). What happened to this (cid:147)immense multitude(cid:148) of people who were still beyond the Euphrates River in 70 A.D., the time when Josephus lived? Where did they go? In the book of II Esdras, in the Apocrypha, we read: (cid:147)These are the ten tribes that in the days of king Hoshea were carried away from their own land into captivity, whom Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, made captives, and carried beyond the river; they were carried off to another country. But they formed this plan among themselves, to leave the heathen population, and go to a more distant region, where the human race had never lived, so that there perhaps they might keep their statutes, which they had not kept in their own country. And they went in by the narrow passages of the Euphrates River. . . . But it was a long journey of a year and a half to that country, and that country is called Arsareth. There they have lived until the last time . . .(cid:148) (II Esdras 13:40-46, an American Translation by Edgar J. Goodspeed). Famed Rabbi Moses Maimonides, in 1131 A.D., declared, (cid:147)I believe the ten tribes to be in various parts of West Europe.(cid:148) And Dr. Moses Margoliouth, a Jewish scholar, wrote, (cid:147)It may not be out of place to state that the Isles afar off mentioned in the 31st chapter of Jeremiah were supposed by the ancients to be Brittania, Scotia and Hibernia (Ireland) . . . I believe that the old Cornish was a dialect of Hebrew as is Gaelic, Welsh and Breton.(cid:148) Perhaps the (cid:147)Lost Ten Tribes(cid:148) are not lost after all. If that is the case, then where are the leading tribes of the Lost Ten Tribes, today? Where is the (cid:147)birthright(cid:148) tribe of Joseph, which became two tribes (cid:150) Ephraim and Manasseh? This is no mere (cid:147)footnote(cid:148) to history and prophecy. It encompasses vital revelation of Biblical prophecy for the end times! The fate of nations (cid:150) and the world (cid:150) hangs in the balance! Your own fate is interlocked with the destiny of our peoples. -- William F. Dankenbring 8