One of the most fascinating community of Jews is called the Karaites. The community likely began in 8th c. Babylon after an older son was passed over for leadership as the leader of the community. Somewhat inspired by Islamic prayer practices (new at that time) and somewhat being anti-rabbinical establishment (after being passed over for the role), the Karaites disavowed the Oral Law - aka rabbinic Judaism - and vowed only to follow the Written Law - aka the Torah. This ma