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The Religion of Judaism
Axia UOP
October 17, 2010
The Religion of Judaism
When you ask someone what they know about Judaism and they are not of the Jewish religion, what do they usually say? Most people will just say they are different but really have no understanding what makes the Jewish religion different from there own. That is what I would have told you before I had begun my research on the religion of Judaism. I will be sharing my research with you throughout this paper as to the differences of the Jewish religion and how in many ways, it is very similar to all other religions.
What are the Jewish religions basic beliefs? The religious beliefs start with being that there is only one god, who created and rules all. They believe that their god is all powerful, all knowing, and in all places at all times, and that he is merciful. They say and believe that everyone was created by god therefore, everyone is an image of God and that everyone is created equal. God created everyone with freewill which gives everyone the responsibility for their choices they have made. Since there religion is an ethical religion they have accepted the Ten Commandments from god at Mount Sinai.
Judaism follows the Torah which is known as the holy book for this specific religion. Torah stands for the teachings of God which is the combined body of Jewish teaching embodied in the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud . The torah teaches how to act, think and even feel about life and death. There are 613 commandments in the book of Torah but there are 13 prominent commandments that people of Judaism follow without question. Those Commandments are:
➢ I am the Lord your God
➢ You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence
➢ You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain
➢ Remember the day of Shabbat to keep it holy
➢ Honor your father and your mother
➢ You shall not commit adultery
➢ You shall...
Axia UOP
October 17, 2010
The Religion of Judaism
When you ask someone what they know about Judaism and they are not of the Jewish religion, what do they usually say? Most people will just say they are different but really have no understanding what makes the Jewish religion different from there own. That is what I would have told you before I had begun my research on the religion of Judaism. I will be sharing my research with you throughout this paper as to the differences of the Jewish religion and how in many ways, it is very similar to all other religions.
What are the Jewish religions basic beliefs? The religious beliefs start with being that there is only one god, who created and rules all. They believe that their god is all powerful, all knowing, and in all places at all times, and that he is merciful. They say and believe that everyone was created by god therefore, everyone is an image of God and that everyone is created equal. God created everyone with freewill which gives everyone the responsibility for their choices they have made. Since there religion is an ethical religion they have accepted the Ten Commandments from god at Mount Sinai.
Judaism follows the Torah which is known as the holy book for this specific religion. Torah stands for the teachings of God which is the combined body of Jewish teaching embodied in the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud . The torah teaches how to act, think and even feel about life and death. There are 613 commandments in the book of Torah but there are 13 prominent commandments that people of Judaism follow without question. Those Commandments are:
➢ I am the Lord your God
➢ You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence
➢ You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain
➢ Remember the day of Shabbat to keep it holy
➢ Honor your father and your mother
➢ You shall not commit adultery
➢ You shall...