Manas - Lost & Found: A Bridge Linking Kyrgyzstan's Epic to Ancient Oracles

Rural Kyrgyz have many traditions that appear biblical, causing an observer to wonder if there is a link between the prophets and Central Asian tribes. Comparing Kyrgyzstan’s national epic Manas with ancient scripture reinforces such a bond; especially obvious is the similarity between the tribal patriarch “Manasseh son of Jacob” and the Kyrgyz hero “Manas son of Jakyb.” Many of the chapters in this book were essays presented at academic conferences in Kyrgyzstan.