Hi,
"They asked me what I knew of the claims and
refutations against the philosophers and proponents of religions who disagree
with us, and the heretics who oppose the nation of Israel.
"I remembered that
which I had heard of the claims of the habr who was with the Khazar
king, who became a Jew about 400 years ago, as recorded in the books of
chronicles. He experienced a repeated dream, as though a malach spoke
with him, saying, 'Your intent is desirable to the Creator, but your deeds
are not desirable.' He tried hard, within the Khazar religion, serving in
their sanctuary and bringing offerings wholeheartedly. For all that he worked
at those deeds, though, the malach came to him at night and said,
'Your intent is desirable, but your deeds are not desirable.' And
this caused him to investigate beliefs and religions, and in the end he and
many Khazars converted to Judaism."
(Rabbi Yehudah haLevi, Kuzari 1:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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