Introduction:
Judaism is the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, known as the Tanakh, which corresponds to the Christian Old Testament. It is one of the world's oldest religions, with a rich history and tradition that has significantly influenced Christianity and Western civilization.

Origins and Development:
Judaism traces its origins to the covenantal relationship between God and Abraham, as described in Genesis. God promised Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation (Genesis 12:2-3): "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." This covenant was reaffirmed with Isaac and Jacob, the patriarchs of Israel.

The formative event in Jewish history is the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses. This event is central to Jewish identity and is commemorated annually during Passover. At Mount Sinai, God gave the Israelites the Law, including the Ten Commandments, which are foundational to Jewish ethics and worship (Exodus 20:1-17).

Beliefs and Practices:
Judaism is characterized by a belief in one God, Yahweh, who is just, merciful, and involved in human history. The Shema, a central declaration of faith, states: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One" (Deuteronomy 6:4).

The Torah, comprising the first five books of the Bible, is the core of Jewish law and teaching. It is supplemented by the Talmud, a collection of rabbinic discussions and interpretations. Jewish life is marked by adherence to the commandments (mitzvot), which cover aspects of daily life, worship, and ethics.

Worship in Judaism traditionally centers around the synagogue, where the community gathers for prayer, study, and the reading of the Torah. The Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, is a day of rest and spiritual enrichment, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-10 : "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God."

Festivals and Holy Days:
Jewish festivals are deeply rooted in biblical events and agricultural cycles. Major festivals include Passover (Pesach), commemorating the Exodus; Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah; and Sukkot, a harvest festival recalling the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. The High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), are times of reflection and repentance.

Messianic Expectation:
Judaism holds a belief in the coming of the Messiah, a future anointed king from the line of David who will restore Israel and bring peace to the world. This expectation is rooted in prophecies such as Isaiah 9:6-7 : "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Judaism and Christianity:
Christianity emerged from Judaism in the first century AD, with Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians believe to be the promised Messiah. The early Christian church was predominantly Jewish, and the New Testament reflects this heritage. However, as Christianity spread among Gentiles, it developed distinct beliefs and practices.

The Apostle Paul, a Jewish convert to Christianity, emphasized the continuity and fulfillment of Jewish promises in Christ (Romans 9:4-5): "Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the temple worship, and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen."

Conclusion:
Judaism remains a vibrant and influential faith, with a profound legacy in religious thought, ethics, and culture. Its scriptures and traditions continue to be a source of inspiration and guidance for millions around the world.1. (n.) The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses.

2. (n.) Conformity to the Jewish rites and ceremonies.

JUDAISM

joo'-da-iz'-m.

See ISRAEL, RELIGION OF.

2454. Ioudaismos -- Judaism
... Judaism. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Ioudaismos Phonetic Spelling:
(ee-oo-dah-is-mos') Short Definition: the Jewish religion, Judaism ...
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4339. proselutos -- one who has arrived (at Judaism), a proselyte
... one who has arrived (at Judaism), a proselyte. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: proselutos Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ay'-loo-tos) Short Definition ...
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139. hairesis -- choice, opinion
... a () . 139 ("a strong, distinctive opinion") is used in the NT of individual
"parties (sects)" that operated within Judaism. The ...
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2208. Zelotes -- the Zealot, a member of a Jewish political party
... 2208 (a proper noun, sharing the same form as 2207 , "one with zeal," J. Thayer) -- ;
a member of the extremist party in Judaism known as (2208 ). ...
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288. ampelos -- vine
... 288 -- a ; (figuratively) Jesus Christ, "the true " (Jn 15:1). 288 ("vine") is also
used symbolically of Christless Judaism and apostate Christianity (Rev 14:18 ...
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449. aniptos -- unwashed
... sense. What made something ceremonially "unclean"? This issue in Judaism
was unfortunately rather than Scripture. Accordingly, Jesus ...
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2419. Ierousalem -- Jerusalem, the capital of united Isr. and ...
... Spelling: (hee-er-oo-sal-ame') Short Definition: Jerusalem Definition: (Aramaic
form), Jerusalem, the capital of Palestine: hence Judaism, and allegorically ...
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1849. exousia -- power to act, authority
... weight Definition: (a) power, authority, weight, especially: moral authority, influence,
(b) in a quasi-personal sense, derived from later Judaism, of a ...
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Judaism.
... JOHN, ad 1-100 Section 9. Judaism. Literature. I. Sources. ... 4. Philo of Alexandria
(d. after ad40) represents the learned and philosophical (Platonic) Judaism. ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 9 judaism.htm

The Relation of Manich??ism to Judaism.
... Introductory Essay on the Manich??an Heresy, Chapter VII. "The Relation
of Manich??ism to Judaism. So far as a relation existed ...
/.../chapter vii name relation of.htm

Judaism and Heathenism in Contact.
... THE CHURCH UNDER THE APOSTLES AND HEATHEN WORLD. FROM THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TO THE
DEATH OF ST. JOHN, ad 1-100 Section 13. Judaism and Heathenism in Contact. ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 13 judaism and heathenism.htm

Do not Accept Judaism.
... Chapter VI."Do not accept Judaism. But if any one preach the Jewish law [923] unto
you, listen not to him. ... Footnotes: [923] Literally, "Judaism.". ...
/.../chapter vi do not accept judaism.htm

Retrograde Character of the Heresy of Praxeas the Doctrine of the ...
... XXXI."Retrograde Character of the Heresy of Praxeas The Doctrine of the Blessed
Trinity Constitutes the Great Difference Between Judaism and Christianity. ...
/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter xxxi retrograde character of the.htm

The Samaritan and Alexandrian Canons.
... original sense. Consciously or unconsciously they were preparing Judaism
in some degree to be the religion of humanity. But the ...
/.../davidson/the canon of the bible/chapter iii the samaritan and.htm

Period ii. The Post-Apostolic Age: AD 100-AD 140
... Sec. 6, 7); the decline of the Jewish element in the Church and extreme hostility
of Judaism to the Church (Sec. ... Sec. 5. Christianity and Judaism. ...
/.../a source book for ancient church history/period ii the post-apostolic age .htm

Effects of the Destruction of Jerusalem on the Christian Church.
... [557] It was the greatest calamity of Judaism and a great benefit to Christianity;
a refutation of the one, a vindication and emancipation of the other. ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 39 effects of the.htm

Serapion and his Extant Works.
... to this it must be said, in the first place, that Severus' decree was not levelled
against the Jews, but only against conversion to Judaism,--against the fieri ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xii serapion and his extant.htm

The First Book of Our Answer to the Treatise of Celsus...
... to a sufficient length, we intend the present part as a reply to the charges brought
by him against those who have been converted from Judaism to Christianity. ...
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Judaism (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JUDAISM. joo'-da-iz'-m. See ISRAEL, RELIGION
OF. Multi-Version Concordance Judaism (5 Occurrences). ...
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Zoroastrianism
... RELATION TO ISRAEL 1. Influence on Occident 2. Popular Judaism 3. Possible Theological
Influence 4. Angelology and Demonology 5. Eschatology 6. Messiah 7 ...
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Apostolic (2 Occurrences)
... Greek was spoken everywhere. The protection given Judaism sheltered from civil
interference. The presence of Judaism insured hospitality ...
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Proselyte (2 Occurrences)
... stranger" (1 Chronicles 22:2), ie, a comer to Palestine; a sojourner in the land
(Exodus 12:48; 20:10; 22:21), and in the New Testament for a convert to Judaism...
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Philosophy (1 Occurrence)
... Philosophy Is Universal (2) Speculative Philosophy Belongs Mainly to Western Thought
2. Greek Philosophy 3. Philosophy in Old Testament and Judaism (1) Of ...
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Age (404 Occurrences)
... Greek was spoken everywhere. The protection given Judaism sheltered from civil
interference. The presence of Judaism insured hospitality ...
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Colossians (1 Occurrence)
... Essenism has certain affinities with Gnosticism on the one side and Judaism on
the other. ... But there is more than Judaism in this false teaching. ...
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Pauline
... would bring forgiveness had long since been obsolete in educated Judaism.) There
is every reason to suppose that Saul's experience was not unique at this period ...
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Cornelius (10 Occurrences)
... old theocracy, becomes a Spirit-filled Christian, entering through the front door
of the Christian church without first going through the narrow gate of Judaism...
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Apocalyptic
... APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE. a-pok-a-lip'-tik lit'-er-a-tur: INTRODUCTORY I. BACKGROUND
OF APOCALYPTIC 1. Judaism and Hellenism 2. Political Influences II. ...
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