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Argobba Galla

The Argobba that historically bordered the Somali in Hararghe were considered a sub-section of the Galla. Would this not make then related to the Oromo in some-way? Replayerr (talk) 23:03, 30 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

No Whoopsawa (talk) 01:14, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The relationship between the Argobba people and the Oromo people is complex and nuanced. While the Argobba people were historically considered a sub-section of the Galla (an outdated term for the Oromo people), this does not necessarily mean that they are genetically or culturally identical to the Oromo people. Sarah SchneiderCH (talk) 10:32, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I was discussing their relations to that ethnic group not comparing them as somewhat identical. Given that some were historically considered a sub-section of the Galla(Oromo) in the environs of Harar such as Erer. I think that POV discussing this should be included in that page.

Refer yourself to the source The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society -JRGS · Volume 12, page 239[1] Replayerr (talk) 13:11, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Whats your definition of "historically" is it a nineteenth century observation? The article already makes it clear that the Argobba adopted the language of other groups including Oromo, this is probably why they were stated to be Argobba Gala in references. I dont see anything wrong with adding a nineteenth century bit about Argobba clans under Oromo ethnic group, provided you do not imply they're of Oromo origin (based on a nineteenth century text). I believe historians (mainly western) only discovered the Argobba language had existed around the 70s prior to this they didnt believe the ethnic group even existed. Magherbin (talk) 17:20, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Opening a point of view discussion could be beneficial, as many articles relate to individuals who may require it. It is advisable to use a variety of sources to avoid any possibility of relying solely on original research. Sarah SchneiderCH (talk) 21:52, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Religion of the Argobba

Is it not contradicting to declare all the Argobba to be Muslim yet state that many were forcefully baptised by the Ethiopian monarchy to become Christians? What would this significant proportion of this populace be? Replayerr (talk) 14:01, 2 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have a reference for the Argobba population thats now Christian? In these regions it becomes unclear as people are identified by the language they speak, its possible the Christian Argobba would identify as Amhara. Magherbin (talk) 16:30, 2 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

In the historic sense, according to the respected scholar Richard Pankhurst who has written countless books about Ethiopia.

I refer to his specific work named "The Ethiopian Borderlands : Essays in Regional History from Ancient Times to the End of the 18th Century"

He states that in page 115

"large sections of the local Amhara , Argobba and Afar population embraced Christianity"

In contrast to the Awash lowlands where the Afar peoples who retained their Islamic faith.

This was during the period of re-integration of Ifat district into the Ethiopian Empire during the 16th century. Pankhurst reinforces this claim with works of Merid Wolde Aregay.

You can refer to the source "IV Congresso Internazionale di Studi Etiopici, page 23"

The French traveller and consul Charles E. Xavier Rochet d'Héricourt in his book "Voyage sur le côte orientale de la mer Rouge: dans le pays d'Adel et le royaume de Choa"

Declares in pages 206-207.

"But in 1517, an invasion more formidable than those of the Galla suddenly fell upon the eastern provinces of the kingdom of Choa. An army of Somalis and Hararis, led by a bold and fanatical chief named Mahamat-Gragne, entered the province of Efat-Argouba and had already forced the inhabitants to embrace Islam."

I would also assume that the Argobba Christians would identify with their Amhara Christian brethren similar to the Argobba Muslim counterparts in Hararghe who identify with the Oromo and that around 5% of the Argobba proper(non-Amhara/non-Oromo incorporated) population are estimated to be Christian according to the Joshua project.[2] It is possible that this number is higher if we include the "Amhara Argobba"

What do you think about this? Replayerr (talk) 18:23, 2 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Does any academic discuss Amhara Argobba? If not we cant include thier statistics in the article. Magherbin (talk) 17:26, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Their*

Not that I know of but as I said, the Argobba-Amhara is an assumption. Historians state there is a notable Argobba Christian minority similar to how there is a Muslim "Jeberti" minority in the Tigrayan ethnic group. It only mentions the Argobba to have been Christians historically and that there are confirmed Christians. Argobba have a Christian heritage that we shouldn't deny.

Remember Magherbin, We must include all viewpoints as long as you find authentic references from it. This is why the references I provided are from respected historian claims not ours.

What do you have a problem with? That 5% of Argobba are Christian and that they were also historically Christian? Replayerr (talk) 19:05, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

You have also stated

"These arent "some" scholars its the majority of Ethiopian/Western academics including Taddesse Tamrat and Richard Pankhusrt, therefore we cant simply ignore them"

Richard Pankhurst is a notable academic who had declared the local Argobba converted to Christianity during the re-incorporation of Ifat in the 16th century. This will be included in the article.

In the historic sense, according to the respected scholar Richard Pankhurst who has written countless books about Ethiopia.

I refer to his specific work named "The Ethiopian Borderlands : Essays in Regional History from Ancient Times to the End of the 18th Century"

He states that in page 115

"large sections of the local Amhara , Argobba and Afar population embraced Christianity"

In contrast to the Awash lowlands where the Afar peoples who retained their Islamic faith.

Replayerr (talk) 19:12, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Is it you discussing with me on multiple accounts since you're bringing up another discussion? They're not historically Christian, the Amhara people also embraced Islam in several periods does that mean they were historically Muslim? Refer to pankhurst p.59 [3]. Magherbin (talk) 19:27, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not on "multiple accounts". I will listen to my academic sources which state the local populations of Argobba had accepted Christianity which is in-line with Argobba territory being included in Ethiopia proper during the 16th century. The difference is if you read further into the book, the Amhara had reverted to Christianity and were considered "Dirty Christians".

Amhara Muslims still exist just as Argobba Christians and make around 5% of the population. Replayerr (talk) 19:35, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Should I include that the Argobba had embraced Christianity during the 16th century then? Replayerr (talk) 19:36, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Explain your reasons for the revert

@Magherbin Socialwave597 (talk) 18:06, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Why did you remove content about their tradition? Magherbin (talk) 18:07, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The link was dead so I decided to replace it. Isn't it inappropriate to leave out the ethnography of this ethnic group and instead use some weird oral traditions? The Argobba originally spoke a form of Proto-Amharic[4] before they spilt off before the 9th century.[5] This is a fact and it should not be omitted. Socialwave597 (talk) 18:12, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

How is it weird oral traditions if Harla and Argobba were in contact historically? They're even considered the same people by several historians see [6]. The language being proto Amharic is already in the article, but I dont object its inclusion what I object is the removal of oral tradition that aligns with the historical tradition. BTW is there evidence of this "proto amharic" or its just a theory? Secondly Harari is closer to Amharic than it is Tigrinya even though they dont border eachother while Tigray and Amhara states do. I've added your girma statement I think we are done here. I would like to point out that relations with groups are not solely based on linguistics for example the Warjih dont speak their native language anymore it doesnt mean they're historically related to Amhara or Oromo. Languages can either be picked up or imposed by groups perhaps only dna can be useful in finding out historical links. Magherbin (talk) 18:49, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Magherbin I never denied that Argobba were historically close to Harla or other non-Semitic ethnic groups but according to new linguistic analysis the precursors to Argobba were proto-Amharic-Argobba speakers.[7] (page 179) Previous academic consensus stated that Amharic and Tigrinya were off springs of Ge'ez but new linguistic studies shows that South Ethio-Semitic and North Ethio-Semitic speakers diverged in around 2000 BCE and that Amharic and Tigrinya are not really related at all, instead Amharic clusters with other South Ethio-Semitic languages like Gurage and Harari. This is all very new, but there is overwhelming evidence for this and is pretty much academic consensus at this point. Socialwave597 (talk) 19:06, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]