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What are some significant differences between Jews and Gentiles?
The words in their basic, literal meaning refer to:
Jews -- a religious/ethnic people who believed in one, universal God Who had revealed His will to them emphasizing love of God and neighbor and obeying His commands on how to act morally correctly;
Gentiles -- people who were not Jews. The word in English is based on a Latin word for a people connected together; the Latin word translated a Hebrew and Greek word used generally in the bible to describe people who were not Jews.
So, the main difference between the two was their religious and moral outlook: Jews -- one universal God Who cares for humanity and requires moral life; Gentiles -- usually many supreme beings who may or may not care about human welfare.
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Best wishes, Megan.
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Experience
I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.
I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.
I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 40 years. I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.
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I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas.
I also have a master's degree in English.
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