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Legends of the Lost Tribes

Legends of the Lost Tribes

1996 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 0.0

which traces the legend of the lost tribes who, according to ancient scriptures were banished from the Kingdom of Israel after it fell to the Assyrians in the 8th century BCE. On this journey, in which Patinkin sets out to uncover what became of them, every episode shines a line on select individuals, traditions, beliefs, and cultures which, in some form or another, all lead back to one of the lost tribes.

which traces the legend of the lost tribes who, according to ancient scriptures were banished from the Kingdom of Israel after it fell to the Assyrians in the 8th century BCE. On this journey, in which Patinkin sets out to uncover what became of them, every episode shines a line on select individuals, traditions, beliefs, and cultures which, in some form or another, all lead back to one of the lost tribes.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Samaritans

In the series premiere, Patinkin delves into the Samarian community whose members consider themselves descendants of the

EP 2

Bene Israel: India

Episode 2 of the series turns the spotlight onto the Israelite community (aka Bene Israel) in India. Exactly who are the

EP 3

Ibo Tribe of Nigeria

Episode 3 of the series turns its focus onto Nigeria’s Ibo tribe. Legend has it that the tribesmen are in fact descend

EP 4

The British Israelites

In the fourth episode of the series, we meet the British Israelites – a Christian cult that rose to prominence in Vict

EP 5

Bedul: Petra

In the beginning of the century, the Bedouin tribe “Bedul”, living in the caves of Petra, Jordan, captured the imagi

EP 6

Beit Yaakov: India

Episode 6 of the series introduces India’s Beit Yaakov community. Legend has it that some members of the ten banished

EP 7

Manasseh Tribe: Mizoram

In this episode, Patinkin follows a small subset of the Mizo people (aka Bnei Menashe) in Mizoram on the Indo-Burmese bo

EP 8

Rastafarians: Jamaica

In this episode, Patinkin explores Jamaica’s Rastafarian movement and its members’ connection to the lost Jewish tri

EP 9

Israelitas: Peru

Episode 9 of the series focuses on the Peruvian Israelites (aka ‘Israelitas’) – a group of devout Christians who s

EP 10

Venta Prieta: Mexico

In this episode, we meet the Jewish community in the Mexican village of Venta Prieta (which means ‘dark windows’). T

EP 11

Magda

Magda, a US preacher’s daughter who is based in Dallas, Texas, discovers that she is in fact descended from 15th centu

EP 12

The Karaites of Poland and Lithuania

Episode 12 of the series follows the story of the ever-vanishing Karaite community in the former Communist states of Pol

EP 13

Nick, The Techno-Music Prophet

In the series finale, Patinkin dives into contemporary spiritualism, club and techno culture, and communities that come

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