2019 Reprint of 1853 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Beeston's scholarship and his peculiar line of investigation enabled him to adduce some strong evidence that the Roman Empire was of Edomite origin. The grounds upon which he conducted his enquiry are Jewish tradition, Hebrew and Phoenician etymology and Scripture prophecy. The work is of significance to Black Hebrew Israelites (also called Black Hebrews, African Hebrew Israelites, and Hebrew Israelites), groups of Black Americans who believe that they are descendants of the ancient Israelites. Black Hebrews adhere in varying degrees to the religious beliefs and practices of both Christianity and Judaism. One belief often expressed is a belief that Europeans are descendants of Israel's twin brother Esau, also known as Edom. (Genesis 25:25).