asked 41.4k views
4 votes
What are the names judaism and Jew based on

asked
User Selly
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

9 votes
The word “Jew” or “Judaism” comes from an ancient kingdom of Judah in the second century bce
8 votes
The word “Jew” ultimately comes from Judah, an ancient kingdom centered in Jerusalem, in the 2nd century BCE.
answered
User Brian T
by
8.7k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.