I thought is was the lost 12 tribes not 10. One for each of the apostles.
Really? There were 12 tribes, but only 10 were exiled - how else would there have been any continuity of the Jewish religion and culture if they were ALL lost?
And what relationship could they possibly have with the apostles of 7 centuries in the future?
No disrespect, but please read a bit more.
There are 12 tribes, one for each of the sons of Jacob. If I remember correctly Judah and Benjamin are the two non-lost tribes (currently the nation of Israel) while the other 10 are “lost” as in not gathered yet unto Jerusalem.
Now depending on your definition of “lost” they either are truly lost and we don’t know who or where they are (the tribe itself may not even know), or we do know them but they just haven’t been gathered yet for one reason or another. I personally subscribe to both, depending on the tribe. That is my personal opinion and should not be construed as anything taught by any religion.
Ever heard the phrase, “Lion of the Tribe of Judah?"
The 12 Apostles is a Christian thing and absolutely nothing to do with Judaism.
Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob. Jacob’s name was changed to Israel by God. Jacob had 12 sons, each of their names represent a tribe of Israel (more or less).
....er....uh...or something like that ;-)