The Question
Is The Turk Jewish?
Short Answer
The Turk sits on the borderline.
Verdict: Barely a Jew · 6/15
In the late 18th century, Europe — and then, the world — was shaken up by strange machine. A chess-playing automoton took on all comers and often won. Dressed in a turban and robes and named "The Turk", the automoton was the brainchild of Austrian inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen. Sitting at a counter that was topped by…
Identity
1/5
Observance
1/5
Klout
4/5