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If Jesus was a strict adherent of Judaism then why are his followers now are called Christians and not Jewish?
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∙ 12y ago
that is a good question. and on top of that Jews think Jesus was not the masiah. i think there was a split in the church and the people who thought they were the true followers of the lord caled themselves christians. christ in christian. you get it
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∙ 12y ago
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What are the leaders and followers of Judaism?
The leaders of Judaism are Rabbis. The followers of Judaism are the Jewish people.
What is the name of Jewish followers?
The religion is Judaism. The people are Jews.
Judaism refers to the religion of the early Christians?
Judaism is the religion that was a precursor to Christians. The early Christians, namely the apostles, were Jewish because Jesus was still alive and Christianity had not been developed yet. Jesus himself was Jewish.
Did Christianity come from the Hebrew religion?
Yes. Jesus was Jewish. He was (is) the Jewish Messiah that modern followers of Judaism are still waiting for. In the first century, all of the first followers of Jesus were Jewish.
What do followers of Judaism faith call their clergy?
Jewish clergy are commonly called Rabbi.
How do Jews christians and Muslims lay claim to Jerusalem?
For Judaism: http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/jerusalem-in-judaism
How has Judaism influenced Christianity?
Judaism is the source of most of The Bible (the Christians call the Jewish-accepted portions "the Old Testament"), the origin of the concept of Messiah is from Judaism, both are monotheistic religions, and Jesus himself was Jewish and was learned of Jewish traditions and laws--he was a rabbi.
How do followers express their faith in Judaism?
By obeying (as much as they can out of) the 613 commandments, which are the basis of the Jewish law.
Do Christians' roots come from the Jewish people?
No. While Christianity is a religion that is derivative of Judaism, the overwhelming majority of Christians have no Jewish blood in them. Christians consider themselves to be "spiritually grafted" into the bloodline of Abraham.
Is christianity linked to judaism?
It's the other way around. Christianity is a daughter-religion of Judaism.
Why do Christians think you're Jewish regardless of which parent is Jewish?
Because your last name is clearly Jewish._________ The above "answer" is completely wrong. Christians think someone is Jewish regardless of which parent is Jewish because they don't know the facts about Judaism and what our laws/rules are.
Which religion celebrates the sabbath day?
Two major religions. Judaism and Christianity. (Although some Christians do not)
