The Sociology of Jewish Identity

The video explores the Jewish tradition of establishing identity through the maternal line, highlighting its historical context during times of persecution. It contrasts this with biblical descent, which was paternal, and discusses the shift to maternal lineage during the Maccabean period. The video also delves into ancient conversion practices, emphasizing the sociological context and how conversion processes evolved, especially after Christianity became dominant.

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