Questions tagged [yisro--the-man]

Yisro/Yitro/Jethro, a man who is mentioned in the book of Shemot/Exodus and elsewhere.

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Why are Jews avoiding giving the name Jethro to their sons?

How come the name "Jethro" is not given to Jews? Wasn't he a good guy in the end?
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What religious practice did Yitro/Jethro follow that he would be known as a priest before his conversion?

Is it known what religious practices or philosophy was followed by Jethro before his conversion? I respect that he was simply a "pagan," but what philosophy did he adhere to that would allow him to be identified as a priest (in any context)?
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