WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -While in exile, the Judahites became known as “Jews” (, or Yehudim), “Mordecai the Jew” from the Book of Esther being the first biblical mention of the term. The first exile was the Assyrian exile, the expulsion from the Kingdom of Israel (Samaria) begun by Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria in 733 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews refuse? The most common feature that hte Jews refused was the belief in many Gods, or polytheism.

Detailed explanation-3: -God raised up prophets in ancient Israel for the same reasons He raises up prophets today. They are to teach the people the laws of God and how to live them, call the people to repentance when necessary, and bear witness of Jesus Christ.