Definition and Etymology:
The term "Jewry" refers to the Jewish people collectively, their culture, religion, and the geographical regions historically associated with them. The word is derived from the Old French "juuerie," which in turn comes from the Latin "Judaeria," meaning "land of the Jews." In biblical contexts, Jewry often denotes the Jewish nation or the Jewish people as a whole.

Biblical References:
The Bible provides numerous references to the Jewish people, their covenant with God, and their role in salvation history. In the Old Testament, the Jewish people are primarily referred to as the Israelites, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God establishes a covenant with Abraham, promising to make his descendants a great nation (Genesis 12:2-3). This covenant is reaffirmed with Isaac and Jacob, and the Israelites are chosen as God's people (Deuteronomy 7:6).

In the New Testament, the term "Jew" becomes more prevalent, reflecting the identity of the people living in Judea and the broader Jewish diaspora. Jesus Christ, born into a Jewish family, is central to the New Testament narrative. The Apostle Paul, himself a Jew, writes extensively about the relationship between Jew and Gentile in the context of the new covenant through Christ. In Romans 1:16 , Paul states, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek."

Cultural and Religious Significance:
Jewry encompasses the religious practices, cultural traditions, and historical experiences of the Jewish people. The Jewish faith, rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizes monotheism, the observance of the Torah, and the importance of community and tradition. Key religious practices include the observance of the Sabbath, dietary laws, and festivals such as Passover and Yom Kippur.

Throughout history, Jewry has faced periods of persecution and diaspora, yet the Jewish people have maintained a strong sense of identity and continuity. The Babylonian Exile, Roman occupation, and subsequent dispersal significantly impacted Jewish life and practice, as reflected in biblical and historical texts.

Theological Themes:
Jewry is central to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan as revealed in the Bible. The Jewish people are seen as the recipients of God's promises and the bearers of His law. The prophets of the Old Testament frequently call the nation back to faithfulness, emphasizing themes of repentance, justice, and hope for a future Messiah.

In the New Testament, the coming of Jesus as the Messiah fulfills the prophecies and promises made to the Jewish people. The early Christian church grapples with the inclusion of Gentiles, leading to theological discussions about the law, grace, and the nature of God's covenant. In Romans 11:26-27 , Paul speaks of a future hope for Israel: "And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove godlessness from Jacob. And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.'"

Historical Context:
Jewry has a rich historical context that spans from the ancient Near East to the modern era. The biblical narrative traces the journey of the Jewish people from the patriarchs, through slavery in Egypt, the Exodus, the establishment of the monarchy, and the Babylonian Exile. The Second Temple period, during which Jesus lived, was marked by Roman rule and significant religious and political tensions.

The destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD led to a significant shift in Jewish life, with the development of Rabbinic Judaism and the spread of Jewish communities throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. This diaspora experience has shaped the diverse expressions of Jewish identity and practice seen today.

Contemporary Relevance:
Jewry continues to play a vital role in religious, cultural, and geopolitical contexts. The modern state of Israel, established in 1948, serves as a focal point for Jewish identity and heritage. Jewish communities worldwide maintain their distinct traditions while also engaging with broader societal issues.

In Christian theology, the relationship between Jewry and the Church remains a topic of significant interest and dialogue. The enduring covenantal promises to the Jewish people and the shared scriptural heritage underscore the importance of understanding Jewry within the broader biblical narrative.Jewry

(the country of Judea), the same word elsewhere rendered Judah and Judea. It occurs several times in the Apocalypse and the New Testament, but once only in the Old Testament -- (Daniel 5:13) Jewry comes to us through the Norman-French, and is of frequent occurrence in Old English.

(n.) Judea; also, a district inhabited by Jews; a Jews' quarter.JEWRY

ju'-ri, joo'-ri: In Daniel 5:13 the King James Version, where the Revised Version (British and American) has "Judah"; in the New Testament, in two places in the King James Version, Luke 23:5 John 7:1, where the Revised Version (British and American) has correctly "Judaea" (Ioudaia) (which see).

3061. Yehud -- the S. kingdom, named for one of the twelve tribes
... Jewry, Judah, Judea. (Aramaic) contracted from a form corresponding to Yhuwdah;
properly, Judah, hence, Judaea -- Jewry, Judah, Judea. see HEBREW Yhuwdah. ...
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John vii. 1, 2
... Homily XLVIII. John vii. 1, 2. John vii.1, 2 "After these things Jesus walked in
Galilee; for He would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill Him. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xlviii john vii 1.htm

Isaiah was Sent by the Spirit, and Accordingly the Same Spirit was ...
... But that Jewry is within the Church of which it is written: "In Jewry is God known;"
[1442] therefore as wheel runs within wheel, so in like manner the wings ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xxi isaiah was sent.htm

Letter ccxxxv. To the Same, in Answer to Another Question.
... in the words, "After that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn
ye again to the weak and beggarly elements?" [2966] How was God known in Jewry ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter ccxxxv to the same.htm

The Purpose and Healing Effects of the Incarnation. ...
... For if, according to thine expounding, Christ had come into Jewry, as one executing
the Father's commands, to relieve the inhabitants of Jewry, and none besides ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi the purpose and.htm

By Evidence Gathered from Scripture the Unity of Father and Son is ...
... [1726] Are we to believe the Jews? for God was once known in Jewry. ... The quotation
in 28 is Baruch iii. 36-38. [1727] "In Jewry is God known."--Ps. lxxvi. ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter iii by evidence gathered.htm

Bunsen's Biblical Researches.
... a remorseless criticism of Gentile histories and escape its contagion when we approach
Hebrew annals; nor acknowledge a Providence in Jewry without owning that ...
/.../essays and reviews the education of the world/bunsens biblical researches.htm

The Bishop Elect and Consecrate
... Without some such help a penniless Carthusian could hardly have climbed up that
Lebanon at all, unless by the sore scandal of a suit to the Lincoln Jewry. ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter iv the bishop elect.htm

The Great Teacher
... When on his trial before Pilate, his enemies brought it as a charge against him
that he had been""teaching throughout all Jewry." Luke 23:5. We read in one ...
/.../newton/the life of jesus christ for the young/the great teacher.htm

The Travelers
... it. I am of the loved and dethroned Maccabaean line"acceptable to every
faction of Jewry, from the Essenes to the Sicarii. Titus ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

Jesus and Herod
... They were crying, "He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning
from Galilee to this place." The mention of Galilee was intended to ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter v jesus and herod.htm

Jewry (3 Occurrences)
... (n.) Judea; also, a district inhabited by Jews; a Jews' quarter. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. JEWRY. ... Multi-Version Concordance Jewry (3 Occurrences). ...
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Jewish (49 Occurrences)

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Olives (30 Occurrences)
... Mount was termed "the mountain of lights," because here there used to be kindled
at one time the first beacon light to announce throughout Jewry the appearance ...
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Walked (178 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS). John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for
he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. ...
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Fierce (92 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Luke 23:5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people,
teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. ...
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Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... fault in Jesus (Luke 23:4). This only aroused them to more furious clamour, and
they cried that he excited the populace "throughout all Jewry, beginning from ...
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Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... fault in Jesus (Luke 23:4). This only aroused them to more furious clamour, and
they cried that he excited the populace "throughout all Jewry, beginning from ...
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Stirreth (16 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching
throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Malchiel (3 Occurrences)
... Mount was termed "the mountain of lights," because here there used to be kindled
at one time the first beacon light to announce throughout Jewry the appearance ...
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Jews (287 Occurrences)

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