Orthodox Jews themselves sometimes note that God picked a stubborn and wayward people... as bible history backs up too. It was, there is an excellent case to make, intended to underscore the magnanimity of divine salvation.
But whatever role Jews played here, they didn’t invent the ideas of this revolution. They just provided much of the mental playground for it once it was invented. Such is brilliance that it is a sharp two edged sword.
Interesting insight...