ˌAnglo-ˈIsraelite
One who holds that the English-speaking peoples represent the ‘lost’ tribes of Israel. Also attrib., as Anglo-Israelite theory, ˌAnglo-Israelite theorist. So ˌAnglo-ˈIsraelitism; also ˌAnglo-ˈIsraelism.
| 1875 ‘Clericus’ Anglo-Israel Theory Refuted 8 The other errors of Anglo-Israelite advocates (while holding some truth) is their ignoring any of these acts of God but one. 1876 J. C. McClellan (title) Anglo-Israelism: its pernicious Nature fully exposed. 1884 R. Roberts (title) Anglo-Israelitism refuted. 1886 Brit. & For. Evang. Rev. Jan. 65 The Anglo-Israelite Theory. Ibid. 72 The Anglo-Israelite theorists hold that they [sc. the Ten Tribes] were ‘lost’ first, and then their punishment and humiliation was changed to a brilliant future. 1897 Westm. Gaz. 22 Nov. 3/3 Anglo-Israelitism, which, judged on an historical theory, is simply a foolish craze, has yet no little importance as a sentiment. 1963 Times 20 Aug. 9/6 Busy advocates of..Anglo-Israelism. |