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There were 4 main sects of Judaism at the end of the Temple period (70 CE):
- the Pharisees
- the Sadducees
- the Essenes
- the Nazarenes
Modern Rabbinic Judaism grew out of the Pharisees. In modern times, there are several denominations within Judaism, including
- Orthodox
- Conservative
- Reform
- Reconstructionist
- Renewal
- Humanist
- Masorti
- Progressive
- Liberal
Even among the Orthodox, which is the most traditional, there are these distinctions:
- Ultra-Orthodox/Hassidic
- Modern Orthodox
- Haredi
- and Chabad (which is actually an organization, but which does not strictly fall within the definitions of Ultra-Orthodox or Modern Orthodox
There are also ethnic subdivisions:
- Ashkenazic
- Sefardic
- Beta Yisra'el
- Mizrahi
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoFirst of all, it should be stressed that all Jews have the same Torah.
Jews may be classed according to lifestyle, geography, or outlook.
Lifestyle: there are Jews who are more stringent (Orthodox) or less stringent (Conservative, Reform) in their observance of the Torah's commands.
Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah must be fully observed (Deuteronomy 13:5). They keep the laws of Judaism as codified in the Shulchan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), which lists the laws of the Torah and Talmud. Torah-study is seen as very important (Deuteronomy 5:1); and the modern world is seen as subservient to the Torah (Talmud, Nedarim 32a), not the other way around.
Other Jewish groups (Conservative, Reform) adapt, curtail or change the Torah-laws in contemporary life, to a greater or lesser degree.See also:
Modern challenges for observant Jews
Geography: there are Ashkenazi (Western) Jews and Sephardi/Mizrahi (Eastern) Jews. In Medieval times, the Ashkenazim were in France and Germany, the Sephardim were in pre-expulsion Spain, and the Mizrahi (Edot Hamizrach) were in North Africa, Turkey and Iraq. (There are others too, such as Yemeni and Romaniote (Greek Jews), but the above are the largest groups.)
Outlook: among the religious Jewish communities, there are the Yeshiva (Litvish) community, Hassidim, and Modern Orthodox. (Hassidim are the ones who wear long frock-coats.)
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∙ 12y agoOrthodox, Conservative, and Reform are the three major sects of Judaism. There are other smaller groups.
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What sect of Judaism is regarded as the upholder of traditional Judaism?
Orthodox.
How do judaism view god?
They believe he is omniscient, omnipotent, and benevolent.He is seen in much the same way as Christians. And depending on the sect of judaism, he is seen slightly different.
What did Romans see christianty as?
At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.At first the Romans considered Christianity a Jewish sect. When it officially split from Judaism it was considered a subversive sect due to the Christians' refusal to offer sacrifices for the good of the empire.
What are hasstictics?
If this word is supposed to be hassitic, is is a sect of orthodox judaism
What did the ancient Israelite believe about Jesus?
That he was a preacher of the Nazorean Sect of Judaism.
Does Judaism have only one sect?
No, there are many sects. Mystic, traditional etc.
When did Christianity begin as a minor sect in Judaism?
From the momentt of Christianity's inception, it began breaking away from Judaism. So the phrase "in Judaism" is not the most accurate way to put it.
What were the three sects of judaism?
Judaism is divided into Sephardim & Ashkenaz. Ashkenaz are divided into Orthodox, Conservative, & Reform. A forth sect is called Reconstructionist.
Why is Christianity sometimes regarded as Judaistic sect gone astray?
The original Christians were Jews, and practiced Judaism. They branched off from Judaism and became their own religion.
What are the differences between Judaism and Byzantine?
The difference between Judaism and Byzantine is whereas Judaism is a Christian sect, Byzantine is not.
Is sufism and Islam different path?
Sufism is a branch of the Sunni sect of Islam. Sunni's are the most popular sect.
What sect do Kurds belong to?
The Kurds belong to many different sects, most notably being the Sunni sect as the majority. There is also a the Shia sect from among Kurds, most from the Shia sect live in Iran and Iraq.
