Jewish Question - Early Usage

Early Usage

An early use of the expression "Jewish question" appeared during the Jew Bill of 1753 debates in England. According to Otto Dov Kulka of Hebrew University, the term became widespread in the 19th century when it was used in discussions about Jewish emancipation in Germany (Judenfrage).

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