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28 November 1830 Grotesque Russification “conversion law” offers financial inducements #otdimjh

Posted on November 28, 2015 by richardsh

On November 28, 1830 the law “on the facilities granted to Jews in the region of Bessarabia who accepted Christianity” was passed (Levanda, 1874: 286-287). According to this law, all Christian Jews in Bessarabia received the right not to pay any … Continue reading →

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22 January 1935, Birth of Alexander Men, Theologian and Martyr #onthisday #otdimjh

Posted on January 22, 2015 by richardsh

Alexander Vladimirovich Men (22 January 1935 – 9 September 1990) was a Russian Orthodox priest, theologian, Biblical scholar and writer. He wrote many books (including his magnum opus, History of Religion: In Search of the Way, the Truth and the … Continue reading →

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#otdimjh 28 November 1830 Grotesque law to encourage Jews to “convert to Christianity” offers financial inducement as part of Russification Process

Posted on November 28, 2014 by richardsh

On November 28, 1830 the law “on the facilities granted to Jews in the region of Bessarabia who accepted Christianity” was passed (Levanda, 1874: 286-287). According to this law, all Christian Jews in Bessarabia received the right not to pay any … Continue reading →

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