The Other Zions: The Lost Histories of Jewish NationsThe Other Zions tells the fascinating and little-known stories of independent Jewish states, kingdoms, and tribes throughout history. Though Israel is the only Jewish nation most people can name, there have been many more. Author Eric Maroney introduces readers to the Jews of Khazaria, Adiabene (modern day Iraq), Ethiopia, Birobidzhan (modern day Russia), Himyar (modern day Yemen), and more. Leading readers through the rich histories of these communities, this accessible book digs into the intriguing myths that surround many, including the legends of the 'lost tribes of Israel.' |
Contents
The Jewish State | 1 |
The Lost Tribes in History and Myth | 19 |
The Jewish Kingdom of Ethiopia | 31 |
The Khazar Jewish Kingdom | 53 |
The Jewish Tribes of the Hijaz and the Jewish Kingdom of Himyar Yemen | 79 |
The Jewish Kingdom of Adiabene | 97 |
The Kahina and the Berber Jews | 113 |
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