Yemen's Forgotten Jewish Kingdom of Najran

Long before the modern conflicts and the ancient coffee trade, southern Yemen was home to a vibrant Jewish kingdom centered in Najran. This episode explores the unique history of the Himyarite Jews, who converted from paganism in the late fifth century under King Dhu Nuwas. We trace their rise as a major power in the Arabian Peninsula, their complex relationship with the Christian Aksumites across the Red Sea, and the brutal conflict that followed when Ethiopian forces intervened to protect local Christians. The story reveals how religious identity shaped geopolitics in antiquity, leading to the famous massacre at Najran and the subsequent decline of independent Jewish rule in Arabia. Lucas and Luna examine primary sources like the Chronicle of Seert and archaeological evidence to understand this pivotal, often overlooked chapter in Middle Eastern history.

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