Some True History
The Origin of the German people
The GREAT GERMAN NATION Origins and Destiny by Craig M. White "This book is a monumental contribution to the study of the Assyria-Germany connection. It is thoroughly researched and well documented. The author is clearly well read in both ancient and modern history. The book even takes us into the future, painting a vivid picture of the role that Germany will play as the leader of Europe in the coming years." MELVIN RHODES (Senior Editor, Good News magazine and World News and Prophecy) "Craig White's latest work The Great German Nation: Origins and Destiny is a must read for serious Bible students who want to know more about the roots and prophesied events for Germany. It is several hundred pages in length and has scores of footnotes and a number of graphics. It is the most comprehensive material that I have ever read on the topic, a compilation of decades of research." - RAINER SALOMAA (Pastor and church board chairman, writer and researcher). "When Craig White provided me with a draft copy of his book on The Great German Nation: Origins and Destiny, I was particularly pleased. I have long felt that good research on the Germany-Assyria connection has been badly needed for any serious tribe-tracker of the Israelites and other ancient peoples. My preliminary perusal of the book proved that it contains such an amazing breadth of information and sources laid out in a pleasantly readable format. I think any researcher of history will appreciate it. I know that I will keep my copy ensconced within easy reach on my bookshelf." - RANDALL STIVER (National TV and radio commentator, magazine writer, editor, educator, and church pastor). "This is a well-researched volume which adds greatly to the evidence, believed for years in many Churches of God, that modern Germany is descended from ancient Assyrian peoples. This is important for our understanding and interpretation of prophecy. "I have been studying the identity of Germany since first coming in contact with the teachings of the late Herbert W. Armstrong in the late 1960s, and Craig White's book is the best and most-thorough treatment of the subject I've seen." - MAC OVERTON (editor of a community newspaper in Texas, a long-time member of the Church of God, and a well-known free-lance writer and a frequent contributor to Church of God publications). "I recently finished [reading] your book Who are the Germans? [forerunner to this book] I have a Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree in History, and from a professional point of view, I was very impressed with your work. I was especially impressed with your documentation. As you know in a work of this type, it is crucial to document sources" - CALVIN LASHWAY, MA. The Great German Nation - Origins and Destiny ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This book, sequel to "In Search of ... the Origin of Nations," took many years to research and finalise. Yet, without the input and assistance of others, it would have not achieved the quality product it has. As a young boy growing up in South Africa I was brought up in a religious family. Biblical concepts such as Noah, the flood, doctrine of divorce and remarriage, cremation, Enoch and Elijah etc were common discussion points. As such and as always, I am thankful to my parents for their providing the basic upbringing and introduction to Christian principles and Biblical subjects which provoked my interest in all things Biblical since a young age. Therefore this book may not have eventuated were it not for my parent's upbringing or my uncle Ron's influence. As such, this book is dedicated to them. My uncle, Ron Martin, my Mother's brother (1931-1996), mentioned the author Greenberry Rupert (1847-1922) to me from time-to-time in conversation. Uncle Ron used to receive the Plain Truth magazine and subscribed to many of its teachings such as the Israel Message and identity of Assyria. I recall especially one of the occasions his mentioning Rupert in the mid-1970s. He urged me to look up his books at the local library. Alas, upon inquiring at the library, I was told that the books had been withdrawn from circulation. But after migrating to Australia via England, I was able to procure one of Rupert's books and a number of his booklets which I ordered from the USA. Around late 1976 or early 1977 I made contact with researcher Richard Nickels and found out that he had already undertaken his own extensive research into Rupert's publications and his important part in Church history. However, I continued further research and discovered what a remarkable man he was. It is important to realise that Rupert lived at a time that Seventh-day Adventist scholar Alonzo T Jones and others wrote about the Biblical origin of nations based on the 1 Chapter of Genesis. This is one of the most over-looked chapters in the entire Bible. For his inspiring articles on the subject, I thought it would be a good gesture to add special thanks to Herman Hoeh (1928-2004). Dr Hoeh wrote articles on the Germans and their place in history which provided the germ for this project and I have fond memories of the telephone conversations between us. I also owe considerable debt to pastor Melvin Rhodes for his careful proof-reading and suggestions. Similarly, my gratitude is extended to Joan Griffith for proof-reading the book. Joan suffered health and other issues in early 2007, yet she struggled on and made many valuable suggestions for improving the grammar and overall quality of the book. In addition, I am grateful to Mac Overton for his proof-reading and kind comments. It would also be appropriate to offer a special thanks to Patricia Finley, Steve and Wihelma Moore and Christian Assemblies International for their support and interest in this research. They have been a tremendous source of encouragement. My express gratitude to Professor Dr Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis for his comments which provided me with the incentive to make necessary changes to the tone of the book. The Professor's candid remarks have been humbly received and the necessary modifications incorporated. Special appreciation is offered to Gary Michelson who prepared the cover for the book. Actually, Gary designed several covers for consideration. After seeking the views of a number of people, the current cover was chosen as the most appropriate. ABOUT THE AUTHOR In this series of books on the origin of nations, I feel that by writing works such as this I am honouring Genesis 10 and origin of nations researchers such as Greenberry G Rupert, Herman L Hoeh, George Rawlinson, Alonzo T Jones, Archibald Henry Sayce and Arthur C Custance. I have spent many years of indepth research and analysis tracking the migrations of peoples from the ancient Middle East to their modern locations utilising an enormous amount of resources and information, some rather difficult to locate. Having lived in several countries I have come to appreciate the enormous human and cultural diversity found all over our wonderful planet. I am driven by a respect for all peoples and races and a hope that they will all survive the onslaught of globalisation and homogenisation. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree in town planning, Graduate Diploma in Education Studies and a Master of Arts in political science in addition to numerous other studies. These qualifications were awarded by several universities and have assisted me with the necessary skills to undertake research such as this. But the glory goes to God Almighty Who provides us with the means to undertake projects such as this. FOREWORD Who exactly are the Germans? From which ancestor of Noah do they descend? Might their roots be found in the ancient Middle East? Does the Bible - God's precious Word - have anything to say with regard to the very talented German peoples and their ancient roots? Or does God ignore major nations such as Germany in His Word? We shall certainly see! These fascinating and highly talented people have been central to world history. Notice a chilling comment in an article on Russia by Peter Zeihan: "At the risk of sounding like a high school social studies teacher (or even George Friedman), history really does run in cycles. Take Europe for example. European history is a chronicle of the rise and fall of its geographic center. As Germany rises, the powers on its periphery buckle under its strength and are forced to pool resources in order to beat back Berlin. As Germany falters, the power vacuum at the middle of the Continent allows the countries on Germany's borders to rise in strength and become major powers themselves. Since the formation of the first "Germany" in 800, this cycle has set the tempo and tenor of European affairs. A strong Germany means consolidation followed by a catastrophic war; a weak Germany creates a multilateral concert of powers and multistate competition (often involving war, but not on nearly as large a scale). For Europe this cycle of German rise and fall has run its course three times -- the Holy Roman Empire, Imperial Germany, Nazi Germany -- and is only now entering its fourth iteration with the reunified Germany". We can see from this astute observation that the Germans are positioned to repeat their history. It is therefore very important to research their historical roots. This will lead us to understand their prophesied future. .......... 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