My understanding of Igbo language in its various dialects is what made it possible for me to
trace the origin of Abraham to Umu-Diana in Igboland of Biafra, the priestly caste of the ancient
people established by God (Isaiah 44:7). Some members of this priestly caste of the Amorites
migrated to other lands earlier in history, especially to Asia Minor, where they are known variously
as the Amorites (Ama Ora), Midian ( mudiana), and others like the Magi clan in Persia from which
the legendary “three wise men from the east” who visited the child Ya shị ụwa or Ya si ọsa came. But what motivated
this research initially is the name, Karnabo (Kanabo), Abraham’s maternal grandfather, which I traced
to a compound in the priestly clan of Umu-Diana village of Akamkpisi in the town of Agukwu in
Anambra State, Biafra, known as the “Temple of Ezi Kanabo. These people of the sacerdotal caste
are the holders of Original Spirituality - the culture of peace and righteousness of Ndi-Gboo (ancient
people) established by God that Abraham inherited from Shem, son of Noah (Onochie – “he has
replaced”).