Smith, Ethan, 1762-1849

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Dates

Existence: 1762 - 1849

Biography

Ethan Smith (1762–1849) was a New England Congregationalist clergyman in the United States who wrote "View of the Hebrews" (1823), a book that argued that Native Americans were descended from the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. His position was not uncommon among religious scholars, who based their history on the Bible.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ethan Smith letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 822530

Mss 822530

Date(s): 1822-09-30

Abstract

In English.