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    significant to the main aspects of Jewish practice‚ ethics and sacred texts in expressing the central beliefs of Judaism. PRACTICES: * Two essential principles of Jewish practices are the belief in one god and moral law. * In Jewish belief god is transcendent‚ immanent and creator. Jews believe that god has no form‚ he is incorporeal. Hence‚ there are no images of god depicted in Judaism. According to the Hebrew Scriptures‚ the universe and all people owe their existence to one God. It is believed

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    Although‚ there were few extremists who attempted to form monotheistic religions. But‚ the most renowned monotheistic religion is Christianity‚ which came from Judaism. Judaism formed through a covenant between Abraham and God‚ which set the Jews apart from the world and giving them an opportunity to thrive. Over the years‚ Judaism branched out into Christianity through Jesus‚ but still believed in only one God. Buddhism‚ on the other hand‚ was unique to other religions because it did not focus

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    sphere of human activities‚ but incorporate additional and enriching religious meaning. They are significant acts performed by believers in celebrating‚ symbolising and making present the central beliefs of their religious tradition. Christianity and Judaism‚ both perform ceremonies to mark these transitions in believers from one stage in life to the next. Baptism‚ Brit Milah and Pidyon Ha-Ben are a means of entering the Christian and Jewish community‚ respectively. The ceremonies for these events reach

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    leads to many things in common between Judaism and Christianity which include: Religion 1 Religion 2 Similarities Differences Definition/history Christianity is a religion based upon the teachings and miracles of Jesus. Judaism is the name of the religious faith and set of practices that are shared by the Jewish people. Judaism and Christianity are both monotheistic religion. Judaism insists on a notion of monotheism‚ the idea that there is one God. As Judaism understands this idea‚ God cannot be

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    god. Literature‚ such as the Torah‚ immortalized god and contained the story of creation and songs of praise. God created the universe and shaped man from soil. In addition to having religious stories‚ the Hebrews also created art that celebrated Judaism. Most art was destroyed during the Babylonian Captivity; however‚ The Ark of Covenant from Hammath still survives. The

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    The idea of community influences the religious‚ cultural‚ and social lives of Jewish people. Unlike Christianity‚ Judaism values community over practice. Community is what holds Jewish people together. The worst thing that can happen to a Jew is to be exiled from the community. In the article titled “Natalie Portman‚” Natalie Portman discusses her involvement in the Jewish community. Portman grew up in a family that was not very religious. Portman’s involvement in the Jewish community took place

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    these different religions‚ there are beliefs of different gods‚ different ceremonial rituals‚ and different beliefs due to the cultural background of the region in which the religion formed. The main religions of the world are Christianity‚ Judaism‚ Islam‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism. From the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth‚ came Christianity. In Roman occupied Palestine‚ Jesus was born circa 4 B.C.E. This was a Jewish province of the Roman Empire. Insurgency‚ political instability

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    Judaism is a monotheistic religion‚ encompassing the covenant which is a key Jewish belief and vital component of Judaism‚ attributed to Abraham. The covenant laid out the foundations of the Jewish religion and plays an essential role in the life of an adherent by giving them meaning and purpose in life through Shabbat observance‚ which is the only ritual observance instituted in the Ten Commandments. Shabbat involves two unified commandments which are to remember and observe Shabbat. As stated in

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    “The role of women in traditional Judaism has been grossly misrepresented and misunderstood” according to the article Torah 10: The Role of Women. Many modern religions and people believe the Jewish woman is suppressed‚ used and disrespected by her husband and she is given the same stereo-type as an Arab woman. The truth could not be more opposite. The Yes‚ a Jewish woman can be viewed as submissive and supportive. She can be quiet and lead from the back. And‚ she can forego a higher education

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    The law‚ or Judaism in this case was the best religion. It was able to show its people how to express true worship and loyalty to God. The commandments‚ customs‚ and prophets whom described Gods promises reveled the guidelines and rules to forgiveness and redemption. Though‚ controversially Christ came‚ fulfilling the law and prophets‚ conquering sin‚ destroying all barriers to God‚ and ultimately freely providing eternal life for all of us. Throughout the bible‚ we have had the privilege of reading

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