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In the early Roman era, Judaism was a proselytizing religion. There are numerous stories of converts from among the pagans of the Roman Empire, and several of these converts achieved high status as scholars in early rabbinic Judaism. Since then, however, Jews largely ceased to proselytize, in part because under both Christian and Islamic rule, converts to Judaism and those who aided their conversion were frequently subject to the death penalty. Even as recently as 1848, Warder Cresson was declared insane in the United States for converting to Judaism. Starting in the 20th century, the number of converts to Judaism increased significantly, but only recently have some movements within Judaism begun to discuss the possibility of serious programs of proselytizing. The dominant rule continues to be that Jews not only do not seek converts but warn potential converts are warned of the risks they are taking. That said, all major branches of Judaism welcome converts once they complete the rather daunting process of conversion.
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What religion was not spread through missionary works?
Judaism does not recognize or encourage missionaries for the purpose of proselytizing.
Need a sentence on proselytizing?
Proselytizing means attempting to convert (as in religion). Proselytizing is illegal in some Muslim countries.
What religion did Jews in hitlers day practice?
Judaism - the 'parent' religion of Christianity.
Countries which practice the Jewish religion?
Judaism is practiced wherever Jews live. The only country where Judaism is the primary religion is Israel.
What religion do most of Israel's people practice?
Judaism (75%).
You are of Hebrew descent my religion is judaism?
Usually if you are of Hebrew descent, your religion is Judaism, but not always. There are approximately 500,000 Jews in the world who practice religions other than Judaism.
What are the people called who participate in the religion judaism?
People who practice Judaism are known as Jews, Yehudim, Ivrim...
What type of religion that they practice in Chile?
Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Bahai.
How do people who are Jewish practice their religion today?
That depends on which branch of Judaism they identify with.
What do Jews represent?
Jews are descendants of the ancient Hebrews, who practice the religion of Judaism.
How did Christians learn about Christianity from the Jews?
Christians did not learn about Christianity from the Jews. Christianity was founded, as a religion, by former Jews. However, by the time they were proselytizing their new faith, it was distinct from Judaism and Jewish doctrine.
Is the early Israelite religion just a continuation of the Canaanite religion?
No. The Israelites practice the Jewish religion. Many Canaanite's have converted to Judaism or have taken on traits of the Jewish religion.
