Question
Did Jews believe that God had given them Israel, and thus felt that they had the right to claim the land?
Answers
Writeacher
Have you read the book of Exodus in the Old Testament?
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section4.rhtml
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section4.rhtml
bobpursley
I think historically, it depends on the time. In Jewish literature, they believed God had called them out of slavery to a promised land, wherever. They ended up in the area of present day Israel.
In other times, especially just after WWII, the opportunity in the middle east, and the need to find a safe "home" for many displaced and weary Jews, Israel looked very much to be a refuge for them, and the calling was strong.
In other times, especially just after WWII, the opportunity in the middle east, and the need to find a safe "home" for many displaced and weary Jews, Israel looked very much to be a refuge for them, and the calling was strong.
Anonymous
I mean after WWII. One of my tests said that Jews believed God had given them the right to claim Israel, which I had no idea about.
Writeacher
Again I ask: Have you read Exodus?
There is a clear connection between the events in Exodus and the formation of the country of Israel after WWII.
There is a clear connection between the events in Exodus and the formation of the country of Israel after WWII.