Posted on 07/24/2006 1:49:47 PM PDT by Blogger
http://www.aish.com/societywork/sciencenature/the_cohanim_-_dna_connection.asp
...Calculations based on the high rate of genetic similarity of today's Cohanim resulted in the highest "paternity-certainty" rate ever recorded in population genetics studies -- a scientific testimony to family faithfulness.
Stated Dr. David Goldstein of Oxford University:
"For more than 90 percent of the Cohens to share the same genetic markers after such a period of time is a testament to the devotion of the wives of the Cohens over the years. Even a low rate of infidelity would have dramatically lowered the percentage."
[Science News, October 3, 1998]
Wider genetic studies of diverse present day Jewish communities show a remarkable genetic cohesiveness. Jews from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, North Africa and European Ashkenazim all cluster together with other Semitic groups, with their origin in the Middle East. A common geographical original can be seen for all mainstream Jewish groups studied.
This genetic research has clearly refuted the libel that the Ashkenazi Jews are not related to the ancient Hebrews, but are descendants of the Kuzar tribe -- a pre-10th century Turko-Asian empire which reportedly converted en masse to Judaism. Researchers compared the DNA signature of the Ashkenazi Jews against those of Turkish-derived people, and found no correspondence...
You think that Richard Cohen of the Washington Post, who recently said that Israel was a "mistake", will be welcome at such a reunion?
Seriously, this development most likely has prophetic impact on events unfolding, and events yet to take place.
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Why do they keep on saying that science and religion can not coexist? Seems like the two meshed quite well here!
Yep, sure is. Particularly considering the times.
"Tribe of Levi to have 'family reunion'"
Will they be holding it before or after the Tribe of Wrangler reunion ?
Had read some time ago of this.
YEA GOD!
Nice to read of yet again a Biblical scientific accuracy though it's not, per se, a science text.
LOL.
May those who are hostile to literal interpretations . . . well . . . learn something.
I'm sure Monica Lewinsky will attend.
You mean . . . as in the temple ceremonies in the newly rebuilt temple . . . yet to arise.
Recently, I read somewhere of a purported plan on the part of the Temple experts in Israel to erect the Temple off the Temple mount--the parts have been collected for years--and then when the opportunity exists, take it apart and put it back together again on the Temple Mount.
Supposedly, Solomon did the same thing to avoid the sound of hammer etc. on the sacred Temple Mount.
Should be interesting. Those hostile to the literalists are yet again being set up to look very foolish.
:D
You're setting the bar awefully high aren't you?
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Hey, F. L. Levin needs to attend too!
Should have been F. Lee Levin :)
Indeed. Although why such a gathering would want to include "a wide spectrum" is beyond me. Does that mean Kohanim who don't believe 'Aharon ever actually lived will be speaking?
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