The Himyarite Kingdom: Yemen's Jewish Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Himyarite Kingdom of ancient Yemen, a powerful realm that embraced Judaism as its state religion. They discuss the origins of Himyar under the Tubba' dynasty, the legendary conversion to Judaism by King Abu Karib As'ad, and the complex religious landscape of pre-Islamic Arabia. The conversation delves into the reign of Yusuf As'ar Yath'ar, also known as Dhu Nuwas, who persecuted Christians in Najran, leading to the Aksumite invasion under Kaleb of Aksum. They examine the evidence from inscriptions and the Book of the Himyarites, and consider the long-term impact of Himyar on Ethiopian Christianity and the rise of Islam. The episode also touches on the collapse of the Marib Dam, a pivotal event in Himyar's decline, and the kingdom's legacy in Yemeni cultural memory.

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