The Jews of Khazaria explores the history and culture of Khazaria—a
large empire in eastern Europe (located in present-day Ukraine and
Russia) in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish
religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and
updated material throughout, including new archaeological findings,
new genetic evidence, and new information about the migration of the
Khazars. Though little-known today, Khazaria was one of the largest
political formations of its time—an economic and cultural power
connected to several important trade routes and known for its
religious tolerance. After the royal family converted to Judaism in
the ninth century, many nobles and common people did likewise. The
Khazars were ruled by a succession of Jewish kings and adopted many
hallmarks of Jewish civilization, including study of the Torah and
Talmud, Hebrew script, and the observance of Jewish holidays. The
third edition of The Jews of Khazaria tells the compelling true story
of this kingdom past.
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ISBN
9781538103432
Publisert
2018
Utgave
3. utgave
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Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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