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| − | The Khazars were a Central | + | The '''Khazars''' were a [[Central Asia]]n people whose king converted to [[Judaism]] in the [[Middle Ages]]. There is a legend that he called in representatives of [[Christianity]], Judaism, and [[Islam]], in order to decide which religion to choose for himself and his kingdom. 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.{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 06:28, August 30, 2007
The Khazars were a Central Asian people whose king converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages. There is a legend that he called in representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, in order to decide which religion to choose for himself and his kingdom. 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.[Citation Needed]