INFLUENCE+OF+HEBREWS

__**THE ANCIENT HEBREWS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE MODERN WORLD**__
===**Why was the development of an ancient Hebrew civilization at least 2000 years behind those in Mesopotamia and Egypt? When did the first Hebrew civilization emerge? Who were its first leaders? What significantly weakened Hebrew culture around 900 BC? What happened to it in 722 BC? in 585 BC? What was the Babylonian Exile, and why was it important? What is the difference between Hebrews (or Israelites) and Jews, so far as modern historians are concerned? What major world religion did the ancient Hebrews found? What holy scriptures did they create? What major contribution did the ancient Hebrews make to the modern world? Why is this contribution somewhat surprising, given their particular history and the contingencies of history? Any useful information about the ancient Hebrews and their legacy should be submitted here:**===

1. The Babylonian Exile was the deportation of Hebrews from their home of Palestine to the Babylonia by the Babylonians. The ten thousand rounded up Hebrews marched from Palestine to Babylonia in 585 BC.(mhu)

2. The Hebrews were the first group of people to have a monotheism religion. During modern times, almost every religion is based on monotheism. The Hebrew influence is surprising because of the many times the group should have been completely wiped out. For instance, the Hebrews went through the Babylonian Exile, the Assyrians attacked the group, and the Egyptians took the Hebrews into captivity for many years as well. (rsc)

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