Hebrew society (the society in ancient Israel) was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying, and another, larger part of the day, was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Religious questions (and torts) were brought to one of the many Rabbis or Jewish courts. Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and other forms of kindness. A portion of crops were given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.
In brief, there was no such thing as a secular part of life, since the Torah's laws cover every form of activity, including business.
The Torah and the Prophets played a vast role in the development of Hebrew religion (Judaism), because they are Judaism. They define it. Judaism entails living according to them. The Hebrew Bible reiterated the teachings of Abraham (Talmud, Yoma 28b) and codified their exact details; and at Mount Sinai, the Hebrews (the Israelites) accepted as obligatory what had until then been national custom. The Torah and Prophets have shaped our ways of thinking and provided a national legal code.Link: More about Abraham
Hebrew (Israelite) society wasn't perfect. We are human; and as seen in the Prophets, there were times of backsliding and various pitfalls. But to the extent that the people kept their national laws and tradition, the society was exemplary and created a model which has influenced the Western world down to today.
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No, Jethro wasn't a Hebrew or a Jew. He was a Midianite.
Judaism's roots are in the Hebrew religion of Abraham; and in the Israelite religion of Moses. According to tradition, "Judaism" as such began with the covenant between Abraham and God.
The Bible influenced the three religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
The Hebrew (or Israelite) religion is called Judaism, religion of the Jews.
Yes, Judaism is the Hebrew religion.
Judaism didn't help or hinder Hebrew. Hebrew is the main language through which Judaism is expressed. So it's more accurate to say the Hebrew helped Judaism.
Hebrew is the language of Judaism.
There is nothing in Judaism that refers to 8 Hebrew events.There is nothing in Judaism that refers to 8 Hebrew events.
Hebrew and the ancient Canaanite language were very similar and are both considered West Semitic languages. Archaeological evidence indicates that an identifiably different Hebrew culture did not emerge until about the tenth century BCE.
A Jewish person is of Hebrew descent and practices Judaism.
Hebrew.
But they are the same people.