The Similarities Between Christianity And Judaism
Throughout the world there are a vast variety of religions, but most don’t realize how much these religions have in common and tend to notice just the differences. Christianity and Judaism, though different in many aspects, actually share some interesting similarities. Though there are many things in common between these two religions, only three will be discussed. Those will be the monotheistic belief, the sharing of the Old Testament and the preaching of several similar goals.
To start off, both of these religions are monotheistic. Unlike some other religions, these two believe in just one God, which ultimately means they both pray to the same God. For instance, the Hinduism religion worships to multiple Gods, whereas Christianity and Judaism …show more content…
This passage is in both the Hebrew’s holy book, the Torrah, and Christianity’s holy book, the Bible. In the Old Testament, followers of both religions read scriptures and preach them to other followers. Though they both contain the Old testament, only the Bible contains the New Testament due to Hebrews believing the founder of Christianity, Jesus Christ, to be only a prophet and not a Messiah (Son of God).
Lastly comes yet another similarity amongst the two religions, their teachings or goals of the religion. Though Hebrews do not pray to Jesus, they do find it necessary to worship God, obey His 10 commandments in the Old Testament and to form a strong and fine relationship with Him. These are vital goals that need to fulfilled as a way to thank God for giving life and to praise all His glory.
But with those goals, they also have two more teachings of the religion in common. In both Christianity and Judaism they teach their followers to be a peaceful worshipper and cause no harm to themselves or another, as well as making sure their followers are well-rounded humans that commit righteous deeds. They want their followers to be honest and principled people, while in this world, so they can someday come face to face with their
To start off, both of these religions are monotheistic. Unlike some other religions, these two believe in just one God, which ultimately means they both pray to the same God. For instance, the Hinduism religion worships to multiple Gods, whereas Christianity and Judaism …show more content…
This passage is in both the Hebrew’s holy book, the Torrah, and Christianity’s holy book, the Bible. In the Old Testament, followers of both religions read scriptures and preach them to other followers. Though they both contain the Old testament, only the Bible contains the New Testament due to Hebrews believing the founder of Christianity, Jesus Christ, to be only a prophet and not a Messiah (Son of God).
Lastly comes yet another similarity amongst the two religions, their teachings or goals of the religion. Though Hebrews do not pray to Jesus, they do find it necessary to worship God, obey His 10 commandments in the Old Testament and to form a strong and fine relationship with Him. These are vital goals that need to fulfilled as a way to thank God for giving life and to praise all His glory.
But with those goals, they also have two more teachings of the religion in common. In both Christianity and Judaism they teach their followers to be a peaceful worshipper and cause no harm to themselves or another, as well as making sure their followers are well-rounded humans that commit righteous deeds. They want their followers to be honest and principled people, while in this world, so they can someday come face to face with their