Before the Jews were known as the Jews, they were also known as Hebrews. It was around the time oft he Exile, and following, that they became known as Jews, and their religion became known as Judaism. Conversion to this religion was common in ancient times and still is today. It is common to see the Jews as an ethnic group that share a common religion and history.
History is very important to the Jews because they believe God is directly involved in history.
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