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To some degree. While the Torah was given at Mount Sinai (Which is not in Jerusalem), King David made Jerusalem the capital city for his royal government and thosof his royal descendants. The Holy Temple was built there, and the high court of sages (Sanhedrin) was there.
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Is Jerusalem considered a holy city?
Yes. For Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism.
Why is Jerusalem a religious place?
Jerusalem was the city of prophets, of the holy Temple, and the dynasty of King David.For the importance of Jerusalem for Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism
Why do believers think jerusalem is important?
Jerusalem was the city of prophets, of the holy Temple, and the dynasty of King David.For the importance of Jerusalem for Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism
What religion predominates in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is mostly Jewish, so Judaism predominates.
What was the Hebrews' holy city called?
Jerusalem. It was the city of prophets, of the holy Temple, and the dynasty of King David.For the importance of Jerusalem for Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism
How do Jews christians and Muslims lay claim to Jerusalem?
For Judaism: http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/jerusalem-in-judaism
Is Jerusalem and Judaism the same thing?
No. Israel is a country while Jerusalem is a city. According to international law, Jerusalem belongs partly to Israel and partly to the Palestinian Authority, however, according to Israeli Law, Jerusalem is a unified city under Israeli jurisdiction.
Where is the birth place of Judaism?
Jerusalem
What is bone contention?
bone of contention means ... why is it special like why is Jerusalem a bone of contention to Judaism ....this means why is Jerusalem special to Judaism.
The old city of Jerusalem is sacred to what 3 religions?
Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Though Islam doesn't view Jerusalem in the same manner as Judaism or Christianity. For Judaism and Christianity, Jerusalem is place of the world's foundation and the city where G-d's presence once rested. Islam's holy city is actually Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Islam's claim to Jerusalem is political, not religious (or at least not at all in the way Christians and Jews view Jerusalem).
Is Canaan the holy city for Judaism?
No, Jerusalem is.
Was Christianity the dominant religion in Jerusalem?
no. judaism
