In Bertrand L. Comparet's speech titled "Who Are the Jews? & Who Are the Gentiles? & The Great Masquerade," he presents a theological and historical argument regarding the identities of Jews and Gentiles in the Bible, claiming there has been a misunderstanding or misrepresentation over time. He asserts that:
The true identity of the Jews and Gentiles: Comparet suggests that the biblical terms "Jew" and "Gentile" have been misinterpreted. He argues that the word "Gentile" simply means "nations" and does not inherently refer to non-Jewish people. He claims that many groups traditionally identified as Gentiles are actually descendants of the ancient Israelites.
The Masquerade: He introduces the idea of a "great masquerade," where those who are commonly called Jews today are not the true descendants of the biblical Israelites. He suggests that the modern Jewish people may not be the biological descendants of the Israelites but rather converts or those who have assumed the identity over time.
Racial and theological implications: Comparet often ties these ideas to racial and religious implications, claiming that the true Israelites are primarily of European descent and that mainstream Christianity has failed to recognize this.
Biblical references: He uses scripture to support his arguments, reinterpreting key passages to fit his narrative of who the "true" Jews and Gentiles are.
KEY POINTS !
Misinterpretation of "Gentile":
- The term "Gentile" is often misunderstood as referring to non-Jewish people. Comparet argues that it simply means "nations" or "people" and can include Israelite descendants.
True Identity of Israelites:
- Comparet asserts that modern Europeans and their descendants are the true Israelites, rather than the people commonly referred to as Jews today.
The Great Masquerade:
- He suggests that those who identify as Jews today may not be the biological descendants of the biblical Israelites, implying a historic "masquerade" or identity swap over time.
Judah vs. Israel:
- Comparet emphasizes the distinction between the tribes of Judah and Israel, noting that not all Israelites are Jews (descendants of Judah).
Rejection of Modern Jews:
- He claims modern Jews are descendants of Edomites or Khazars and are not true Israelites.
Christian Identity:
- Comparet supports the Christian Identity movement, which holds that Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, and other European peoples are the true descendants of the Israelites.
Genesis 17:4:
- Used to support the claim that God’s covenant with Abraham applies to many nations, which Comparet equates with modern European nations.
Hosea 1:10:
- "In the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God."
- Comparet uses this verse to argue that the true Israelites were scattered and became known as "Gentiles" over time.
Amos 9:9:
- "For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations..."
- This verse is cited to claim that the Israelites were dispersed among all nations, supporting his claim that they are now found in European populations.
John 8:44:
- "Ye are of your father the devil..."
- Comparet interprets this verse as Jesus speaking to those whom he considers non-Israelite Jews, indicating they are not the true descendants of Israel.
Romans 9:24-26:
- Refers to the calling of Gentiles who are really Israelites, according to Comparet’s interpretation, suggesting that the Gentiles mentioned here are descendants of the lost tribes of Israel.
Revelation 2:9 and 3:9:
- "I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan."
- These verses are used to argue that there are imposters who claim to be Jews but are not true Israelites, supporting his "great masquerade" theory.
Matthew 15:24:
- "I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
- Comparet uses this to argue that Jesus' mission was to the true Israelites, not to the Jews as commonly believed.
