judaism. judaism worldwide: 14,551,000 jews – us: 5.6 million – asia: 4.5 million – europe:...
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Judaism
Worldwide: 14,551,000 Jews– US: 5.6 million– Asia: 4.5 million– Europe: 2.4 million
Many different groups/divisions of Judaism that exist– Conflicting beliefs about observances, etc.
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Importance of History*The basis of the Jewish religion is its history. It is
the most important aspect.
– demonstrated through the celebration of life cycle events in people’s lives
– holiday celebrations commemorate historic events The key event is the Exodus from Egypt
(recorded Book of Exodus)– Many important aspects of observances are linked to
this event
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From the beginning, the Jewish people have interpreted acts of history as God acting on behalf of the Jewish people– Either to promote them or to
punish them– History is seen as the story
of God’s intervention in the lives of His “Chosen People”
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Six Periods of Jewish History The Patriarchs: AbrahamMoses (19th - 13th
cent. BCE) Mosesthe Hebrew Monarchy (13th - 6th cent.
BCE) The Babylonian Exile and Post Exilic Judaism
(6th cent BCE - 1st cent. CE) ("Second Temple" period)
Rabbinic period (1st - 7th cent CE) Medieval Judaism (7th - 18th cent. CE) Modern Judaism (18th cent. - current)
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Judaism as a Race
Judaism is an ethnic religion Began as a religion of an extended family, a tribe
of peoples known as the Hebrews Jewish people today continue to think of
themselves as a family, a nation of peoples, as well as a religion
God is understood by the Jews to intervene, to act, in and through history time and again, especially in the history of Israel (the people)
Jews look to God’s action in the world
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Sacred Texts The Hebrew Bible or Tanakh
– Known by Christians as "Old Testament“– contains the same books as the Christian version but in a
different order after the first five
Considered revealed and inspired by God– Interpretation of early history of the Hebrew people,
establishment of a nation – Story of God’s interaction with His "Chosen People" (His-Story) – Foundation of Jewish life
Called the Bible – (Biblia) means "little books“– Actually a library of 39 independent books divided into 3
categories:
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The 3 Categories
1. Torah Most important text Divine instruction and guidance or "Written Law”
Books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Covers history from creation through the Exodus and wandering in the desert
613 commandments from God
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2. Prophets: Words and revelations of the minor and major prophets
Ezekiel, Isaiah, Amos, Jonah, etc.
3. Writings: poetic and devotional material written and used during the same time as the Prophets, words and works of the sages
Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ruth, Esther, Daniel, etc.
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The Talmud– Oral tradition passed to Moses and beyond– Finally written down in the 2nd century– Contains info on rituals, marriages,
agricultural laws, festivals, etc.
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The Nature of God
Covenants with good people– Responds to their needsdeliverance
Guides & directs His people Compassionate Controls with justice Source of forgiving, redeeming love Establishes peace on earth
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The “Name” of God
Written by Hebrew consonants YHVH– Means “I am”
Jews do not have a personal name for God– Christians and others have Anglicized it to Yahweh or
Jehovah– Written by Orthodox Jews as G-d
God referred to as:– Adonai (The Lord)– Elohim, or HaShem (the Name) - the unpronounceable
name of God
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A Few Main Beliefs Jews do not believe in
"original sin" (no need for a "savior" in the Christian sense)
The Ten Commandments – first 4 have to do with our
relationship with God – Next 6 refer to our
relationship with other people
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Importance of family Story/experience of exile and exodus
– "Let my people go." – Compassion and concern for freedom of all
peoples– history of continual fight for freedom and
continued survival
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Humans
God’s highest creatures– Earth has been given to them for food & pleasure– They are the “caretakers”
Created in God’s image– Each is a soul and body united– Each should have a fellowship with God
Responsible– Answer to God for conduct– Humans have choices/can make decisionssuffer
consequences
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Problem for Humans
Rebellion against God and consequential expulsion– Adam and Eve
Who is the Messiah?– Has not arrived yet to
usher in a new age– He is expected
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Life after Death
Emphasis on good life on earth more than good afterlife
References in Psalms to heaven and hell– Influenced by Zoroastrians?– Lack specific descriptions of life beyond death
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Rituals Jewish calendar based on lunar month Sabbath/Shabbat
– Observed each week– Sundown on Fridaysundown on Saturday
Rosh Hashanah– New year– Begins the Days of Awe– Concentrate on prayer, contemplation, self-searching
Yom Kippur– 10th day (of awe)– Holiest day observed– Repentance: 24 hours of atonement and fasting
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Sweets for a sweet new year
Shabbat dinner
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Chanukkah– Celebrated
rededication of Jerusalem temple in 164 BCE (after destruction by Greeks)
– Sacred oil lasted 8 days for celebration
– Minor festival
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Passover Most important holiday Marks deliverance form slavery in Egypt
under Moses’ leadership Sacred meal: seder
– Unleavened bread (matzah)
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Mitzvah
613 mitzvot 258 positive, 365 negative Boys: 13+1 day, girls 12+1 day
– Bar Mitzvah means “son of the commandment”
Commands from God– No immediate reward– Obedience rewards in afterlife
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