The Enigmatic Khazars
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The Enigmatic Khazars
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Author : Ned Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-11-10
The Enigmatic Khazars written by Ned Kelly and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-10 with categories.
Discover the captivating journey of the Khazars, an ancient Turkic nation, as they embarked on an audacious conversion from Khazar Judaism to Catholicism. "The Enigmatic Khazars" unveils an extraordinary story of faith, transformation, and the enduring quest for spiritual identity that transcends time. Dive into the enigmatic world of the Khazars, a semi-nomadic people who found themselves at a crossroads in history. Within these pages, you'll unravel the intricate motivations that led the Khazars to make one of the most daring religious transitions in history. With unrelenting pressures and the search for a spiritual haven, they left behind the terrain of Khazar Judaism and embarked on a journey filled with complexities, challenges, and unwavering resolve. This isn't just another tale of religious conversion; it's a gripping narrative that delves into the heart of two vastly different faiths - Khazar Judaism and Catholicism. As you read, you'll come to understand the deep nuances that set these two spiritual worlds apart and the profound impact these differences had on the Khazars' lives. "The Enigmatic Khazars" takes you on a voyage through time and space, shedding light on the Khazars' hidden history and their indomitable spirit. This journey will challenge your beliefs, expand your horizons, and immerse you in the mysteries of a people who dared to redefine their spiritual identity. Prepare to be captivated by a story that transcends the boundaries of faith and history. The Khazars' extraordinary odyssey will leave you questioning the limitations of human transformation, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of the unknown. This book is more than a historical account; it's an enthralling exploration of faith, culture, and the unyielding pursuit of one's true self.
The Wind Of The Khazars
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Author : Marek Halter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Wind Of The Khazars written by Marek Halter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Fiction categories.
At a time when Charlemagne ruled, the Byzantines were encroaching upon Russia, and the faith of Allah was flourishing in Baghdad, there existed a kingdom with a tolerant, advanced civilization: somewhere between the Caucasus mountains and the Volga, the Khazar kingdom grew and flourished, and in one of the oddest choices ever made, converted itself to Judaism. A thousand years later, when the writer Marc Sofer is given an ancient Khazarian coin by a mysterious visitor, he is drawn into investigating the fascinating enigma of the Khazars. Why did these Steppe warriors decide to become Jews? Why, after centuries of power and prosperity, were they effaced from history? What is the connection between this ancient, vanished people, and the terrorist group calling themselves the New Khazars, who have begun attacking oil plants on the Caspian sea? Taking place both in the 10th century and the 21st, this absorbing, dramatic tale is part historical novel, part thriller. The story of the Khazars is interwoven with a contemporary political conspiracy in an unusual blend of reality and fiction that explores the ever important themes of history and identity.
The World Of The Khazars
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Author : Peter Golden
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2007-08-30
The World Of The Khazars written by Peter Golden and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-30 with History categories.
The Khazar Empire was one of the major states of medieval Eurasia. Drawing on a variety of disciplines (history, linguistics, archaeology, literary studies), the papers in this volume shed new light on many of the disputed topics in Khazar history.
Medieval Jerusalem
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Author : Jacob Lassner
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2017-04-27
Medieval Jerusalem written by Jacob Lassner and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-27 with History categories.
A compelling consideration of Jerusalem during the formative period of Islamic civilization
The Northwest Caucasus
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Author : Walter Richmond
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-06-11
The Northwest Caucasus written by Walter Richmond and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-11 with Social Science categories.
This is the first book to present a comprehensive history of the Northwest Caucasus. Based on extensive research, it describes the peoples of the Northwest Caucasus, which have a significantly different ethnic makeup and history than the Northeast (Chechnya and Daghestan). The book examines their struggles for survival against repeated invasions and their ultimate defeat at the hands of the Russians. It explores interethnic relations and demographic changes that have occurred in the region over time with a particular focus on the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries, incorporating recently published archival materials concerning the deportation of the Abazas, Circassians and Ubykhs to the Ottoman Empire by the Russians, which is treated as the first act of ethnic cleansing in modern history. The book also closely examines the struggles the Northwest Caucasus peoples continue to undergo in the post-Soviet era, facing pressures from organized crime, religious extremism, and a federal government that is unresponsive to their needs. It emphasizes the strategic importance of the region, lying on the northeastern shore of the Black Sea directly on the border between the "Christian" and "Muslim" worlds. Overall, it will be of interest to scholars of Russian history and politics, Caucasus and Central Asian Studies, genocide studies, international relations and conflict studies.
The Khazars
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Author : Mikhail Zhirohov
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-01-24
The Khazars written by Mikhail Zhirohov and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-24 with History categories.
The Khazars were one of the most important Turkic peoples in European history, dominating vast areas of southeastern Europe and the western reaches of the Central Asian steppes from the 4th to the 11th centuries AD. They were also unique in that their aristocratic and military elites converted to Judaism, creating what would be territorially the largest Jewish-ruled state in world history. They became significant allies of the Byzantine Empire, blocking the advance of Islam north of the Caucasus Mountains for several hundred years. They also achieved a remarkable level of metal-working technology, and their military elite wore forms of iron plate armour that would not be seen in Western Europe until the 14th century. The Khazar state provided the foundations upon which medieval Russia and modern Ukraine were built. Fully illustrated with detailed colour plates, this is a fascinating study into the armies, organisation, armour, weapons and fortifications of the Khazars.
The Enigma Of Soviet Jewry
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Author : S. Levenberg
language : en
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Release Date : 1991
The Enigma Of Soviet Jewry written by S. Levenberg and has been published by Hyperion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Contains a combination of articles published previously, short chapters on Russian and Soviet Jewry, and texts of documents interspersed throughout the book. The history of the Jews in the Russian Empire and in the Soviet Union has been permeated with antisemitism. Surveys the complicated, sometimes tragic relations of Russian and Soviet Jewry with the authorities and administrations. The emphasis, however, is on the present state of affairs. Examines the development of the communist viewpoint on Jews from Marx to Gorbachev; the changing Soviet attitude toward Zionism and the State of Israel; and the problems of Jewish emigration from the USSR and the Jewish aspect of the human rights problem. Analyzes specific aspects of the Jewish situation in each of the republics. Pp. 578-650 contain documents.
Diversity And Rabbinization
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Author : Gavin McDowell
language : en
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Diversity And Rabbinization written by Gavin McDowell and has been published by Open Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume contains Hebrew and Syriac text. Please, check that your e-reader supports texts set in left-to-right direction before purchasing the epub and azw3 editions of the book. This volume is dedicated to the cultural and religious diversity in Jewish communities from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Age and the growing influence of the rabbis within these communities during the same period. Drawing on available textual and material evidence, the fourteen essays presented here, written by leading experts in their fields, span a significant chronological and geographical range and cover material that has not yet received sufficient attention in scholarship. The volume is divided into four parts. The first focuses on the vantage point of the synagogue; the second and third on non-rabbinic Judaism in, respectively, the Near East and Europe; the final part turns from diversity within Judaism to the process of "rabbinization" as represented in some unusual rabbinic texts. Diversity and Rabbinization is a welcome contribution to the historical study of Judaism in all its complexity. It presents fresh perspectives on critical questions and allows us to rethink the tension between multiplicity and unity in Judaism during the first millennium CE. L’École Pratique des Hautes Études has kindly contributed to the publication of this volume.
The Invention Of The Jewish People
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Author : Shlomo Sand
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2020-08-04
The Invention Of The Jewish People written by Shlomo Sand and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-04 with History categories.
A historical tour de force that demolishes the myths and taboos that have surrounded Jewish and Israeli history, The Invention of the Jewish People offers a new account of both that demands to be read and reckoned with. Was there really a forced exile in the first century, at the hands of the Romans? Should we regard the Jewish people, throughout two millennia, as both a distinct ethnic group and a putative nation—returned at last to its Biblical homeland? Shlomo Sand argues that most Jews actually descend from converts, whose native lands were scattered far across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The formation of a Jewish people and then a Jewish nation out of these disparate groups could only take place under the sway of a new historiography, developing in response to the rise of nationalism throughout Europe. Beneath the biblical back fill of the nineteenth-century historians, and the twentieth-century intellectuals who replaced rabbis as the architects of Jewish identity, The Invention of the Jewish People uncovers a new narrative of Israel’s formation, and proposes a bold analysis of nationalism that accounts for the old myths. After a long stay on Israel’s bestseller list, and winning the coveted Aujourd’hui Award in France, The Invention of the Jewish People is finally available in English. The central importance of the conflict in the Middle East ensures that Sand’s arguments will reverberate well beyond the historians and politicians that he takes to task. Without an adequate understanding of Israel’s past, capable of superseding today’s opposing views, diplomatic solutions are likely to remain elusive. In this iconoclastic work of history, Shlomo Sand provides the intellectual foundations for a new vision of Israel’s future.
Cartographic Strategies Of Postmodernity
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Author : Peta Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-01-11
Cartographic Strategies Of Postmodernity written by Peta Mitchell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
The last fifty years have witnessed the growing pervasiveness of the figure of the map in critical, theoretical, and fictional discourse. References to mapping and cartography are endemic in poststructuralist theory, and, similarly, geographically and culturally diverse authors of twentieth-century fiction seem fixated upon mapping. While the map metaphor has been employed for centuries to highlight issues of textual representation and epistemology, the map metaphor itself has undergone a transformation in the postmodern era. This metamorphosis draws together poststructuralist conceptualizations of epistemology, textuality, cartography, and metaphor, and signals a shift away from modernist preoccupations with temporality and objectivity to a postmodern pragmatics of spatiality and subjectivity. Cartographic Strategies of Postmodernity charts this metamorphosis of cartographic metaphor, and argues that the ongoing reworking of the map metaphor renders it a formative and performative metaphor of postmodernity.