The Lemba
| Author | : Magdel Le Roux |
| Publisher | : Unisa Press |
| Total Pages | : 348 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015060365213 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Lemba by : Magdel Le Roux
Download or read book The Lemba written by Magdel Le Roux and published by Unisa Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lemba people regard themselves as Jews or Israelites who migrated southwards into Yemen and later as traders into Africa. Many of their rituals suggest a Semitic influence or resemblances, embedded in an African culture. In 2010, the book was also translated into Venda, an indigenous language within South Africa, and has been reprinted due to popular local demand.