Do Jews believe that god created the world?

Answer 1

According to the Torah portion of the Tanach (Jewish Bible), HaShem (The Creator) created the world and all that's in it. From the Jewish perspective, the story of creation tells us WHAT HaShem did, NOT HOW He did it. A large percentage of Jews find no conflict between the story of creation as found in the Torah and the big bang theory and theory of evolution.

Answer 2

All religions credit a supernatural Power with being responsible for all that we behold. l.

Answer:

If the question is aimed at the "why" god created the world, not many religions answer this directly. It might be the deity was lonely, wanted worshipers, did it as an idle gesture. or for purposes of its own.

Jewish Answer

Jews have historically spent a great amount of time on the question of 'Why did God create the universe'. The conclusion is:

"It was the ultimate act of goodness. God is perfect and infinite. He has no need for a universe; He has nothing to gain from creating mankind. Thus, we can only view creation as an act of altruism -- for the sake of man." (Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld)

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Answer:

Jews believe that God created the universe, because we possesses a tradition going back to the first man, who opened his eyes and saw a freshly-created world. He spoke to God in prophecy (Genesis ch.3) and knew who the Creator was.

So, why did God create?

Why do humans respond emotionally to beautiful sights? And why are painters, sculptors, or musicians motivated emotionally (even beyond monetary need) - to create works of beauty? We are created in the image of God (Genesis ch.5), and God himself is a master artist, who (we intuit) enjoys beauty and has made this beautiful world (see Genesis 1:31). The best human efforts to create beauty are a pale reflection of God's own designs. We respond to them because we are made in the Creator's image.
God made the Earth for people: "He did not create [the earth] simply for nothing," but "formed it to be inhabited" (Isaiah 45:18). He wanted people to exist in order to have someone to love, and to give us an opportunity to achieve godliness. All people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions. Anyone who is worthy can merit reward in the afterlife. When the righteous use their free-will to obey God despite His being hidden, they have shown that they deserve His love. Their reward will never cease. But even the undeserving are given the kindness of life in this world, and the lifelong ability to draw near to Him.

Answer 3

Jews believe that God created the universe, because we possesses a tradition going back to the first man, who opened his eyes and saw a freshly-created world. He spoke to God in prophecy (Genesis ch.3) and knew who the Creator was. See also the Related Links.

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Answer 4

Yes, that is what the Jewish Torah states (Genesis ch.1). See also:

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Answer 5

Yes; the Jews recognize the book of Genesis, just like the Christians do.

Answer 6

Yes. The book of Genesis (the first book of the Jewish Scriptures) clearly states that God created the earth.

Answer 7

Almost every religion has an origin story for the world and a god they've created to do the originating. Judaism is no different.