740 ⟶ Khazar Conversion to Judaism

The Khazar (a Turkic semi-nomadic people from Central Asia) ...
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✡️ Conversion of Helena of Adiabene to Judaism

Helena of Adiabene, a vassal of the Parthian empire in Mesopotamia, converts to Judaism. Significant numbers of Adiabene population follow her, later also providing limited support for Jews during Jewish-Roman wars. In the following centuries the community mostly converts to Christianity.⟶
Conversion of Helena of Adiabene to Judaism (30)
Helena of AdiabeneAdiabeneConversionJudaismParthian EmpireDiasporaJewish History
IraqIraqIsraelIsrael

👑 King of Himyar Converts to Judaism

Yosef Dhu Nuwas, King of Himyarite Kingdom (Modern Yemen) converting to Judaism, upgrading existing Yemenese Jewish center. His kingdom falls in a war against Axum and the Christians.⟶
King of Himyar Converts to Judaism (500)
ConversionHimyarYemenJudaismAxumReligious ConversionJewish Kingdom5th Century6th Century
YemenYemenEthiopiaEthiopia

✡️ Khazar Conversion to Judaism

The Khazar (a Turkic semi-nomadic people from Central Asia) King and members of the upper class adopt Judaism. The Khazarate lasts until 10th century, being overrun by the Rus, and finally conquered by Rus and Byzantine forces in 1016.⟶
Khazar Conversion to Judaism (740)
KhazarsConversionJudaismKhazar Empire8th CenturyCentral AsiaReligious Conversion
RussiaRussiaUkraineUkraineKazakhstanKazakhstan