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The Jews

The Jews have been on the scene of human history for about 4000 years. They began as a family of nomadic shepherds and were later welded into a nation when Abraham led them to Israel from Chaldea at God's command.

Abraham is known to be the first Jew recorded. He was also known to be the first to consider the concept of monotheism, the belief in only one God. He was charged by God with the command, "Be a blessing to all the families of the earth", promising him and his descendants the land of Canaan (ancient name for Israel). It was this promise which has inspired Jews to love the land of Israel.

The children of Canaan, went down to Egypt to seek food but ended up being forced into slavery. Centuries later, God revealed himself to Moses who was the messenger, through whom God gave the Torah on which the people were to base their lives.

Led by Moses' successor, Joshua, the tribes of Israel entered and settled in Canaan. David, the King of Israel united the......

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