Perceptions of Regional Anti-Semitism

[Adam L]

Judaism's unique role in Western political, economic, and religious development since the Roman Empire is purely a product of Jewish educational practices (teachings) and family values. They are no better or worse than others. They are merely more willingly and more consistently applied.

I hope nobody minds me jumping in here, but what I think greatly effected Judaism's role in Western development was that "Jewish educational practices (teachings)" required all men to be literate for religious reasons. This is something that did distinguish Jews from most communities throughout history.

Adam L