Worldview Analysis (Judaism)
Judaic Worldview Analysis
APOL 500, Week 6
Student Name
Professor Robinson
03/05/2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………...3
BASIC SUMMARY…….………………………………………………………………………...3
FLAWS OF THE BELIEF SYSTEM……….…………………………………………………….4
PROPOSED EVANGELISTIC PLAN……………………………………………………………6
CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………7
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………………………8
INTRODUCTION
Judaism is the religion and culture of the Jewish people. The word “Judaism” derives from the Greek Ioudaismos, a term first used in the Intertestamental Period by Greek-speaking Jews to distinguish their religion from Hellenism. The unifying principles of Judaism are an identity by covenant with God as His “chosen people” based on the Bible (Old Testament) and a unifying expression of this relationship through prescribed tradition. Judaism and Christianity share some commonalities in that both worldviews believe in the monotheistic God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and the inspiration, authority, and inerrancy of the Hebrew Scriptures. Both worldviews also believe in Creation and the coming of a Messiah. Although Judaism and Christianity share some commonalities, they are two entirely different worldviews. This paper will identify the basic beliefs and flaws of the Judaic worldview while also proposing an evangelistic plan to win Jewish people to Jesus Christ.
BASIC SUMMARY
Jewish beliefs are very diverse. There are many categories of Judaism such as: Orthodox, Ultraorthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Devout Jews have two components of authority for truth, life, and teachings: (1) the written law, known as the Torah or Tanakh, and (2) the oral law, known as the Talmud and Mishnah. According to the teachings of Judaism there is no set of beliefs upon the acceptance of which the Jew may find salvation. Judaism places a high level of importance on ethical values and performance of good deeds and actions. Judaism holds that
APOL 500, Week 6
Student Name
Professor Robinson
03/05/2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………...3
BASIC SUMMARY…….………………………………………………………………………...3
FLAWS OF THE BELIEF SYSTEM……….…………………………………………………….4
PROPOSED EVANGELISTIC PLAN……………………………………………………………6
CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………7
BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………………………8
INTRODUCTION
Judaism is the religion and culture of the Jewish people. The word “Judaism” derives from the Greek Ioudaismos, a term first used in the Intertestamental Period by Greek-speaking Jews to distinguish their religion from Hellenism. The unifying principles of Judaism are an identity by covenant with God as His “chosen people” based on the Bible (Old Testament) and a unifying expression of this relationship through prescribed tradition. Judaism and Christianity share some commonalities in that both worldviews believe in the monotheistic God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and the inspiration, authority, and inerrancy of the Hebrew Scriptures. Both worldviews also believe in Creation and the coming of a Messiah. Although Judaism and Christianity share some commonalities, they are two entirely different worldviews. This paper will identify the basic beliefs and flaws of the Judaic worldview while also proposing an evangelistic plan to win Jewish people to Jesus Christ.
BASIC SUMMARY
Jewish beliefs are very diverse. There are many categories of Judaism such as: Orthodox, Ultraorthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Devout Jews have two components of authority for truth, life, and teachings: (1) the written law, known as the Torah or Tanakh, and (2) the oral law, known as the Talmud and Mishnah. According to the teachings of Judaism there is no set of beliefs upon the acceptance of which the Jew may find salvation. Judaism places a high level of importance on ethical values and performance of good deeds and actions. Judaism holds that
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