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∙ 8y agoYes. The Jewish people are descendants of Abraham, whose Semitic ancestors lived in the Fertile Crescent and who lived most of his life in the Middle Eastern country of Israel (Canaan) 3800 years ago.
Abraham is called a Hebrew (Genesis ch.14) because "Hebrews" (Ivrim) means descendants of Eber (Ever). Ever was an ancestor of Abraham (Genesis ch.10-11), and the early Hebrews were Abraham's uncles and cousins for several generations back. They were Western Semites and lived in northern Mesopotamia.In 1934-39, excavations were conducted at ancient Mari on the Euphrates River. They found that ancient towns were named after the ancestors of Abraham:
The city of Nahor was found near the city of Harran which exists to this day. Equally clear signs of early Hebrew residence appear in the names of other towns nearby: Serug (Assyrian Sarugi), Terah (Til Turakhi, "Mound of Terah"), and Peleg (Paliga, on the Euphrates near the mouth of the Habur). All these names are found in Genesis ch.11.
In Ur, Abraham first repudiated idolatry. (See: Abraham's biography.) He then sojourned in Harran (Syria) for several years, and then lived in Canaan (Israel). It was in Canaan that Abraham made a covenant with God (Genesis ch.15), and raised a family to be the center of carrying on his traditions (Genesis 18:19).
Abraham's chosen son was Isaac (Genesis ch.21). Isaac's son Jacob was blessed by God, who renamed him, calling him Israel (Genesis ch.35), which is why Jews are also called Israelites.
Jacob had 12 sons, who fathered the 12 Israelite tribes. The Israelites worshiped One God.
One thousand years after Jacob, ten of the tribes were exiled by the Assyrians, to points unknown. The only complete tribes left were Judah and Benjamin; plus part of Levi. The few thousands who remained from the other tribes joined the Tribe of Judah; and modern Jews are mostly descendants of Judah (hence the word "Jew").
This tradition has been substantiated by DNA analysis of Jewish communities all over the world, showing them to be inter-related and of Middle Eastern origin. The Cohanim, a family of the tribe of Levi, also share common genetics.
We possess the names and dates of our ancestors and leaders in an unbroken chain for 3800 years.
In 2000, Nicholas Wade concluded that his DNA study "provided genetic witness that Jewish communities have, to a remarkable extent, retained their biological identity separate from their host populations, evidence of relatively little intermarriage or conversion into Judaism over the centuries. The results accord with Jewish history and tradition."
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Did Jewish practice polytheism?
No. Jewish people trace their lineage back to Abraham who established the belief that there is only one God.
What event marks the beginning of the Jewish people?
Jewish tradition holds that Abraham's realization of monotheism around 2000 BCE is the beginning of Judaism. Others hold that Judaism began after the time of Moses, when the Jewish people lived by the laws in the Torah.
Why do Jewish people only believe in god?
That is a fundamental belief of the Jewish religion. The Torah states that Abraham abandoned idol worship and recognized one G-d.
What was Elijah's role in Jewish history?
Elijah's role in Jewish history is that he was a prophet who made fire descend down from heaven. Feared for his lfe when threatened by jezebel.
Are Abraham Isaac and Jacob prophets to Jewish people?
Yes, Avraham, Isaac, and Jacob were all prophets according to the teachings of Judaism.
Who are Sarah and Abraham's descendants?
The Jewish people are the descendants of Abraham and Sara.
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham.
Who became known as the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham.
Who do the Jewish people believe had a covenant with god?
Abraham
Is it True or false the descendents of Abraham became known as the Jewish people?
Some of them did; the majority did not. While Abraham had nineteen grandchildren, the Jewish people are the descendants of his grandson Jacob.
Did Jesus's bloodline descend from Abraham?
Yes. The Israelites and the Arabs are all descendants of Abraham.
How does Abraham relate to jesus?
Abraham is considered thefather of the Jewish people. including Joseph the father of Jesus.
According to the Hebrew religion what is Abraham considered?
The father of the Jewish people and the founder of Judaism.See: more about Abraham
Jews are the believed descendants of this person?
The Jewish people are descended from Abraham, the first Jew.
Where is the father of the Jewish people come from?
Tradition holds that Abraham is the father of the Jewish people. He came from Ur-Kasdim, in Western Asia.
Who was the original and or earliest Jewish founders?
Abraham is regarded as the father of their people.
Who do Jewish people think is their founder?
The prophet Abraham was the first Jew.
