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| − | The '''Khazars''' were a [[Central Asia]]n people whose king converted to [[Judaism]] in the [[Middle Ages]]. There is a legend that | + | The '''Khazars''' were a [[Central Asia]]n people whose king converted to [[Judaism]] in the [[Middle Ages]]. There is a legend that the king summoned representatives of [[Christianity]], Judaism, and [[Islam]], in order to decide which religion to choose for himself and the royal family. After listening to each of their arguments, he chose Judaism.{{fact}} |
| − | Some people believe that many of the Ashkenazi Jews of Europe are descendants of the Khazars. | + | Some people believe that many of the Ashkenazi Jews of Europe are descendants of the Khazars. This claim is often made by anti-semites or anti-zionists, and genetic evidence has shown otherwise. |
Revision as of 00:55, November 29, 2008
The Khazars were a Central Asian people whose king converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages. There is a legend that the king summoned representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, in order to decide which religion to choose for himself and the royal family. After listening to each of their arguments, he chose Judaism.[Citation Needed]
Some people believe that many of the Ashkenazi Jews of Europe are descendants of the Khazars. This claim is often made by anti-semites or anti-zionists, and genetic evidence has shown otherwise.