PPT-Introduction to Judaism

Judaism was the first monotheistic religion Both Christianity and Islam have their roots in Judaism Introduction to Judaism As of 2010 there were nearly 135 million Jews worldwide wwwjewishdatabankorg. The Dead Sea Scrolls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEzxWUEu5kc&playnext=1&list=PLB534D2B03D11E003&deature=results_video. Introduction. Judaism was the first monotheistic religion. Both Christianity and Islam have their roots in Judaism. Abraham (c. 2000 B.C.) . – the . father of the Jews. . Aggadah. . – refers to the . non-legal . parts of rabbinic . writings. . The . aggadah. . can be found . in . the . Talmud and the Midrash. . JUDAISM. What is it?. Simply as a religion is too narrow.. It is:. A people (ethnic component). A land (Judah) Tribal lines as a division. Monarchy as sign of unity and Judaism as a nation. A culture (2. HISTORY OF JUDAISM(Review from Yesterday). Abraham is the father of the Hebrews. About 1800 B.C. he lived in a city called Ur in Mesopotamia. It is believed that God told Abraham to leave Ur and go to Canaan(present day Israel) . DISCUSS the truth of this statement using examples to illustrate you understanding of Judaism as a living religious . tradition. Observant Jews live their lives according to an ancient system of belief. All Jews, regardless of their expression, believe three key things about their God. . Presenter: . Surat. . Shaan. R . Knan. Preferred gender address: he/him or ‘neutral’ . More here: Liberal Judaism. , . Rainbow Jews project. United Kingdom. www.rainbowjews.com ; www.liberaljudaism.org . Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world – over 3500 years old. (@1800 BCE). Monotheistic means a belief in one god (usually referred to as God or Yahweh). . Jewish . people believe that God appointed them to be the “chosen people” and that they would set an example of holiness and ethical behavior to the world.. The Three Religions. Judaism, . Jew. Christianity, . Christian. Islam, . Muslim. Star of David. The Cross. Crescent Moon and Star. Religion. Judaism. Christianity. Islam. Diety. God. Yahweh, . Elohim. Origins, beliefs and impact.. Introduction. Judaism developed 3,000 years ago, making it one of the world’s oldest religions.. There are nearly 14 million followers of Judaism in the world today.. The Judeo-Christian tradition is a major influence on our society today.. Monotheistic. Religions. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles. Standards. SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. . b. . Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. . Founder: Abraham. Formed: 2000 BCE. Where: Canaan. God: Yahweh. Canaan. History. Judaism is a religious tradition with origins dating back nearly four thousand years, rooted in the ancient near eastern region of Canaan (which is now Israel and Palestinian territories). Originating as the beliefs and practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E. . Judaism is described the covenant between God and his people.. Judaism as “the living . in . the Jews of the past and . with. the Jews of the present.”. Importance of group identity in Judaism.. . Judaism was founded in the Middle East more than 3,500 years ago and its creator was Abraham. It is one of the first Monotheistic Religions. The followers of Judaism believe that there is only one God and God can not be separated by the people, God is not male or female. God is omnipresent because God is everywhere at all times. Jews believe in a just but merciful God.. Judaism an introduction Israel Major Jewish populations world wide. The darker the color, the larger the population Judaism broken down by country. Basic overview Oldest major Western religion Seen by many as both a religion and a race/culture—big debate on whether or not this is historically true.