1925 jewish encyclopedia:vol 5 page 41, "esau-edom is modern jewry"
jewish almanac 1980 page 3: "incorrect to call an ancient Israelite a jew, or call a contemporary jew an Israelite or Hebrew"
encyclopedia judaico 1971 vol 10:23 edomite jews began to use this title in 1860.
the admission of their identity is twofold: pride and hatred, pride in that esau believes they have the birthright and blessing. hatred for white jacob Israel for being loved by the Creator.
