Thanks, I'm writing an essay, and my textbook only mentions Judaism.
2007-02-25 08:59:00 · 3 answers · asked by Jess1023 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The designation “Hebrew” is first used for Abraham, distinguishing him thereby from his Amorite neighbors.
(Ge 14:13)
The designation “Hebrew” was already familiar to the Egyptians in the 18th century B.C.E. This would seem to indicate that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had become quite well known over a wide area, thus making the appellative “Hebrew” a recognizable one.
During the time of King Saul “Hebrews” and “Israel” were equivalent terms. (1Sa 13:3-7; 14:11; 29:3)
Hebreux refers to ancestry
Jew refers to religion.
Israelite refers to nationality.
2007-02-25 09:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term "Jew" comes from YAHUDIM Which means worshipper of YHVH. However, the "Jews" don't say that word. Consider revelation 2:9 and 3:9. Paul says all are not Israel who are Israel. Israel means prince of Elohim (almighty). It is not those who claim to be following the Messiah YAHOSHUA who count, but those who HE SAYS ARE FOLLOWING HIM! Judaism thus comes from Yahudism which is the faith of the true followers of YHVH.
2007-02-25 09:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Hebrews (Israel), Jews(Judah), and Samaritans.
2007-02-25 09:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋