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Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)
Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)
==Term: "Anti-Semitism"==
I take issue with this term, mainly because the word "Semite" in pre-20th century history traditionally referred to one who speaks a Semitic language, which is a very large umbrella of languages and in turn defines many different peoples/nations (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Ethiopia, and others). When referring specifically to hatred of Jews, it would be more accurate to use the term "Anti-Judaism."
It would also be well to note that the term was coined by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, in 1873. By using the term "anti-Semite," Marr was simply looking for a more polite term to replace the simpler adjective, "Jew-hater." I am still researching my sources, but would like permission to make these edits. Thanks. [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]