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New genetic research indicates Jewish priesthood has multiple lineages

Recent research on the Cohen Y chromosome indicates the Jewish priesthood, the Cohanim, was established by several unrelated male lines rather than a single male lineage dating to ancient Hebrew times.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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New Genetic Research Indicates Jewish Priesthood Has Multiple Lineages

(PhysOrg.com) -- UA geneticist Michael Hammer and his colleagues report that their research shows a number of ancestors fueled the ancient Jewish priesthood that dates back more than three millenia.Their work is currently ...

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created Sep 17, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 3