REL 2120 Study Guide - Akhenaten, Antisemitism, Food And Drink Prohibitions
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Section 2 (anti-semitism in the pagan world: the exodus (no date) 1st is the enslavement of the israelites by the egyptians i. Were invited to come there until a certain pharos revoked the treaty and called for the extermination of jews. Story in the book of esther: purim i. ii. 1st historical reference to an anti-sematic act where jews were to be exterminated because one named mortici who refused to bow to the king. Had strict dietary laws and could not share meals with pagan neighbors, which: dietary laws was considered rude, sabbath observance, refusal to intermarry. Perceived to be socially out of step with the others around. Refused to marry others outside of the faith. There is no law that forbids them from marrying others: special privileges. Traditional dress: made jews much more identifiable, 1965 edward flannery a. a. a. a. a. a. a. b. a. a. b. a. a. a. a. a. a. b.
