The wealth of Jewish people: History, facts, and analysis

According to belief, the prophet Abraham's grandson Jacob was named Israel. He had 12 sons, one of whom was named Judah or Jehuda. His descendants later came to be known as Jews

Jews once lived only in Jerusalem but are now settled all over world. In 586 BC, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jerusalem and massacred the Jews

After the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 BC, the Israeli empire came under the rule of the German king Odoacer, which reached Italy, Portugal, and Spain

According to author Maristella Botticini, Jews had to migrate due to several wars. Unlike other communities, they did not have land for farming

When Catholic Church's dominance increased, lending money at interest was banned for ethical reasons. Jews adopted this practice, started lending money to the world

The Jewish population is relatively small, around 14.6 million. They used money earned from interest to strengthen their families and communities, gradually increasing their wealth