You provide an interesting perspective on the long and tragic history of antisemitism, though it doesn’t delve too deeply into the specifics. From what I gathered, the roots of this persecution seem to stretch back thousands of years, with the Jewish people facing hatred and violence from a wide range of civilizations and groups throughout history - from the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians all the way up to modern-day white supremacists.

The article suggests that a major driver of this animosity has been plain old jealousy and resentment over the many strengths and achievements of the Jewish people. Their mental acuity, creativity, inventiveness, and general prosperity seem to have made them a target for those who felt threatened or inferior. There’s an ironic twist, though, in that this persecution has actually helped strengthen Jewish identity and cohesion over time.

Interestingly, the article notes that the ancient Hebrews were not entirely innocent themselves, having committed some horrific acts of violence and destruction, such as the "destruction of Canaan.” So, the seeds of antisemitism may have been sown within the Jewish religious and cultural tradition as well.

Overall, it seems that the Jewish people’s status as a relatively small and vulnerable minority group, combined with resentment over their success, has made them an easy scapegoat for bullies and bigots throughout the ages. The article suggests this dynamic is still playing out in the modern era, with conservative forces often at the forefront of anti-Jewish sentiment and violence.

It’s a complex and troubling history, to be sure, and the article doesn’t provide a fully comprehensive analysis. But it does offer some thought-provoking insights into the deep-rooted nature of antisemitism and the factors that have perpetuated it over the centuries.