In Chapter 8 of the Gospel of John, "the Jews who believed in Jesus" affirm that being Children of Abraham, they have never been slaves. However, Jews observing the mainstream rabbinic tradition recite prayers at Passover, every Shabbath, and throughout the year, evoking the memory of their ancestors' having been slaves in Egypt as told in the biblical Book of Exodus. This portion of John is likely the fictional creation of an editor who was unaware of Jewish culture and religion.