QUOTE : nation. Christianity itself is based on Judaism. Did you not know that?’ Although she loathed to appear illiterate, Emma had to say in all truthfulness, ‘No, I didn’t.’ The man’s bright black eyes searched hers thoughtfully. ‘Jesus Christ was a Jew and Jesus, too, was persecuted.’ He sighed and it was a long, wearisome sigh. ‘I suppose we Jews seem strange to some people, because our customs and dietary laws and form of worship are not the same as the Gentile ways.