Jews. History of the Chosen People

In the mass consciousness for centuries established a persistent stereotype Jews. Due to the lack of the most elementary knowledge of the Jewish world, the word "Jew" is controversial due to the centuries-old prejudices and wrong interpretations. Meanwhile comprehend Jewish culture - is not only to understand how intertwined and born in centuries legend and history, but also realize the fact that Judaism was the starting point of origination and development of Western civilization, at least from a religious point of view.