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    Sherri Hollingsworth Archie Fugate ANT 130, 75Z1 November 10, 1015 Judaism vs. Christianity Christianity and Judaism are two religions that have similarities as well as differences. I plan to explore beliefs, religious ceremonies, and religious authorities in both Christianity and Judaism. Judaism originates from the time of Abraham and God made a covenant with Abraham promising him to make his ancestry a sacred people and provide them with a holy land. Meanwhile, Christianity derives

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    Three of the world’s biggest monotheistic religions are Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. These practices all originated from the Middle East and hold similar values such as the belief in one God. According to references, Christianity is a product of Judaism, whereas Islam is a product of both Judaism and Islam. This explains the similar belief systems the ternary. Within the seven dimensions of religion doctrinal, ritual, and social/institutional can be seen in the practice of dietary laws. A dietary

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    daily lives with the purpose of being closer to their God. In this paper, these two significant elements will highlight Islam and Judaism’s similarities, rather than their differences. Undoubtedly, fasting is one of the main practices that Islam and Judaism have in common, although their specific rules vary. For example, Muslims fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of their calendar, to remind themselves of the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. This month of fasting is also known as Siyam, one

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    Judaism has a concrete connection to the development of Christianity which has influenced the teachings of the religion that would not be made possible without its presence. There are similarities between the Christian faiths to Judaism from how the religions are practiced to the hymns that are shared between the two. A primary difference is the historical background to the discovery of the religions. Another difference would be the sacred text that are used in prayer considering Judaism uses the

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    ‘Judaism is a way of life for the devout Jew’ as it has significant abundance of traditions and teachings associated with it. Its main aim is to form a proper manner between an individual and God, and the second is the proper manner between two or more people. The core ethical teachings, the Commandments of the Torah, the Prophetic Vision, the Book of Proverbs and its teachings bestowed upon it, Wisdom, Righteousness, Purity and Generosity of Spirit are a constant reminder of the Jews relationship

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    There is a fair amount of differences between modern and traditional Judaism. As this is the case, it is only natural that many well-known people in all walks of life can be considered “modern Jews.” This distinction is very important because as more famous people practice a more modern Jewish culture and lifestyle, more of the younger generations of the world quickly follow suit. Not only is modern Judaism accommodating towards modern scholarship, science, culture and a general modernity of the

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    One basic belief of Judaism is the belief in one god who is responsible for the creation of the universe, and who is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. Another belief that Jews hold, which is somewhat unique among monotheistic religions is the belief that god does not have a body. This means god is neither male nor female, which can make god more relatable. Jews also strongly believe that god listens to every person, and is interested in every person. Attached to this belief is the belief that

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    love for neighbors. These Commandments are still practiced by modern Jews and Christians. These are considered as a way of life. Beside these Commandments, There are some beliefs and norms which were defined in ancient Judaism. These are known as "Seven main 'Pillars' of Ancient Judaism". These pillars or beliefs define the Election, Land, Monotheism, Law, Monarchy, Temple and Messiah. After the prophecy the rabbinic time starts. As Jerusalem and land of Middle East is always remained holy and promised

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    Judaism is a religion that goes back many centuries. The earliest know account of this religion dates around 2000 B.C.E. This is the approximate time a man named Abraham made a covenant with God that also extended to his descendants. It was not until the first century C.E. that classical Judaism came into being. Until that time these people were called Israelites. Besides Abraham, the main figures in Judaism are Isaac, Jacob and the prophet Moses. Still, followers of Judaism only believe in one true

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    say - God." Judaism is one of the three major religions in our society today along with Islam and Christianity. Judaism believes there is only one God who created and presides over the world. Their God is all powerful, all knowing and is in all places at all times. He is also compassionate and just. The Jewish religion is passed on via the mother of a child. If the mother is Jewish, the child is 100% Jewish. According to Jewish law, one will remain a Jew even if they don't practice Judaism or they do

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