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Re: Khazars - could they be modern day Jews?
thanks for sharing brother , interesting!
Re: Khazars - could they be modern day Jews?
"The very ink with which all history is written is merely fluid prejudice"- Mark Twain
Not all history is true. History is written by the victor
Another empty assumption! It would be interesting to know who the narrator is
Not all history is true. History is written by the victor
Another empty assumption! It would be interesting to know who the narrator is
Re: Khazars - could they be modern day Jews?
The Khazars were a Turkic group who established a powerful empire in the region between the Black and Caspian Seas during the early medieval period. A notable aspect of their history is the reported conversion of the Khazar elite to Judaism in the 8th century. This event has been the subject of historical study and, more controversially, conspiracy theories.
Here's a more detailed look:
Origins and Empire:
The Khazars were a Turkic people, likely originating from Central Asia, who migrated westward and established their empire in the Caucasus region and southeastern Russia.
Conversion to Judaism:
While the extent of conversion is debated, it's widely accepted that a significant number of Khazar elites, possibly including the Khazar King, adopted Judaism in the 8th century.
Impact and Decline:
Khazaria became a major trading power, controlling important trade routes between Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. The empire eventually declined due to internal strife and external pressures, particularly from the Rus'.
Khazar Hypothesis:
The Khazar conversion to Judaism has fueled a conspiracy theory, particularly prominent in far-right and antisemitic circles, that claims Ashkenazi Jews are primarily of Khazar origin rather than having Middle Eastern ancestry.
Scientific Evidence:
Genetic studies have largely refuted the Khazar hypothesis as a complete explanation for Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, with most evidence pointing to a Near Eastern origin for the majority of Jewish populations.
Contemporary Relevance:
Despite the lack of scientific evidence, the Khazar conspiracy theory persists in some online communities, sometimes used to deny Jewish claims to the land of Israel or to promote antisemitic narratives
Here's a more detailed look:
Origins and Empire:
The Khazars were a Turkic people, likely originating from Central Asia, who migrated westward and established their empire in the Caucasus region and southeastern Russia.
Conversion to Judaism:
While the extent of conversion is debated, it's widely accepted that a significant number of Khazar elites, possibly including the Khazar King, adopted Judaism in the 8th century.
Impact and Decline:
Khazaria became a major trading power, controlling important trade routes between Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. The empire eventually declined due to internal strife and external pressures, particularly from the Rus'.
Khazar Hypothesis:
The Khazar conversion to Judaism has fueled a conspiracy theory, particularly prominent in far-right and antisemitic circles, that claims Ashkenazi Jews are primarily of Khazar origin rather than having Middle Eastern ancestry.
Scientific Evidence:
Genetic studies have largely refuted the Khazar hypothesis as a complete explanation for Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, with most evidence pointing to a Near Eastern origin for the majority of Jewish populations.
Contemporary Relevance:
Despite the lack of scientific evidence, the Khazar conspiracy theory persists in some online communities, sometimes used to deny Jewish claims to the land of Israel or to promote antisemitic narratives