Between 750 – 1000 c.e., a Jewish kingdom flourished in Asia – The Khazars. Dr. Neiman tells their story citing the recent documentary evidence discovered. (67 min.)
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The legend of a Jewish empire in central Asia has proven to be historical reality, in view of the many documents that have been discovered which attest the role of this Jewish kingdom in its flourishing period of 750 – 1000 c.e.
Dr. Neiman discusses the following topics:
Central Asia and Europe
Sources for History of Khazars
Russian Cities
Constantinople and Europe
Rise of Islam
Conersion of the Khazars
The politics of conversion
Hebrew Correspondence
Sa’adya Ga’on and Students
Khazarian Documents in Hebrew
The Khazarian Empire
Fall of Khazarian Empire
