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Title: The Jews of Khazaria by Kevin Alan Brook ISBN: 0-7657-6212-9 Publisher: Jason Aronson Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent
Comment: Brook does an excellent job in broaching this topic that many have attempted before him, and I'm sure many will attempt after. Considering how little is known about Khazaria, how much history has been either censored or re-written by the former Soviet Union, and the relatively sparse amount of archaelogical work that has been conducted in the region, Brook brings much information to light, detailing the tribal and linguistic origins of the Khazars. In comparison with Koestler's "The Thirteenth Tribe," Brook's work is more about presenting facts than coming to conclusions.
I would encourage everyone interested in this book, this subject and in modern Judaism in general to remember that 'conclusions' are based on current and past knowledge, not on future discoveries. Sarkel is still under water and will continue to be for the foreseeable future -- who knows what information it holds? People have been twisting the ideas and findings discussed in "The Thirteenth Tribe" and "The Jews of Khazaria" to promote hatred for Jews for quite some time. That's not the purpose of these works, as Arthur Koestler himself addressed at the end of "The Thirteenth Tribe."
I've also used the bibliography to further my own knowledge, although I have found that many of the sources are out-of-print.
I look forward to learning more about the Khazars, who they were and who they became -- for today, I highly recommend Brook's "The Jews of Khazaria." It is excellently written, a fascinating work and will open it's readers eyes to some lesser known history.
Savor it, but don't rush to judgement!
Rating: 5
Summary: A superb contribution to Judaic studies and history.
Comment: The Jews of Khazaria recounts the history of the kingdom of Khazaria,
located in Eastern Europe, examining its status as a world power from
650-1016. Students of early Jewish history will appreciate this college-level survey, which considers not only the Khazaria state but the rise of Jewish communities in the eastern European region.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent book, the latest on Khazars
Comment: The book not only traces the history of the people of Khazaria, brings the latest archeological data and links between Khazars and East European peoples it highlights every detail of their conversion to Judaism, their political and religious influence, their military might. Indeed everything is supported by a comprehensive set of documents and articles. Very rich bibliography although it'd be good to see more visual material (maps, etc.). Great effort to deliver an exciting aspect of our history.
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Title: The Thirteenth Tribe: The Khazar Empire and Its Heritage by Arthur Koestler ISBN: 0394402847 Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 01 July, 1976 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: History of Edom and Khazaria by Melchizedek Y. Lewis, Makeda Levi ISBN: 0966542606 Publisher: M. Y. L. Publisher Pub. Date: 01 April, 1989 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Wind of the Khazars by Marek Halter ISBN: 1592640281 Publisher: Toby Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Politics of Anti-Semitism by Alexander Cockburn, Jeffrey St. Clair ISBN: 1902593774 Publisher: AK Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Judaism's Strange Gods by Michael A. Hoffman II ISBN: 0970378408 Publisher: Independent History & Research Co Pub. Date: 30 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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