Historical Sources on the Hakka in Thai An Introductory Note

日本学者小泉顺子在泰国国家档案馆发现了20世纪早期关于客家的一些重要资料。在本文中,小泉顺子通过对这些资料的介绍和分析,向读者说明了客家在泰国和东亚、东南亚社会中比起其它族群（如潮州、广府）,虽然人数相对较少,却扮演着十分重要的角色。[编者按]     

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Abstract

On the basis of archeological data presented in Finkelstein 2008, 8–13, it is concluded that the settlements of returnees listed in Ezra 2:20–30 and Nehemiah 7:25–33 reflect an actual socio-political reality of the late 6th century BCE. As Finkelstein draws the opposite conclusion on the basis of the same data, this study describes how he construed relevant data and evaluates the validity of his argumentation. Additionally, locations are proposed for some heretofore unidentified settlements, the complex literary history of the lists is examined, and how the vague term 'Persian Period' has confused both archaeological and historical discourses is explored.