answersLogoWhite

0

There were earlier idolaters who had their own laws. These include the laws of Lipit-Ishtar, those of Hammurabi, those of Eshnunna, and the Hittite code.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Can you describe any origins and significance of Judaism as the first monotheistic religion based on the concept of one God who sets down moral laws for humanity?

No. Judaism was not the first monotheistic religion.


What religion follows the kosher diet?

Judaism. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-laws/laws-of-keeping-kosher


What is a couple facts about Judaism?

Judaism is a 6,000 year old religion which consist's the laws of moses and the prophets and there writings. It is a religion of how much they have survived over the years. For there god yahweh!


Does Judaism encourage freedom of religion?

Yes. Judaism encourages freedom of religion. Judaism is against proselyting and only reluctantly accepts converts, after making sure they have no ulterior motives. Judaism believes all of mankind should keep the seven Noachide laws, but otherwise can keep any religion they wish.


Why is judaism considered a religion?

Judaism is not considered the father of all religions. Most of the world's religions have no connection to Judaism. Biblical Judaism is considered the parent religion of the Abrahamic Religions (Modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)


How was the religion Judaism started?

Judiasm started in the year 2000 B.C when God called out to Abram (now known as Abraham) to follow him. many of the practices were started when Moses came down with the Ten Commandments and When God revealed the laws of the Torah. Judiasm in a form that is semi-recognizable started in 1000 B.C when King david started to collect all the works of the Prophets and the Torah to be written down, probably for the first time. This is when Jews started to call Judaism, Judaism.


What religion has a rabbi?

The answer that you're looking for is Judaism, but actually, the person who leads the prayers in Judaism is not required to be an ordained Rabbi. Rather, they need a working familiarity with the prayers, with any relevant melodies, and with relevant Jewish laws. See also:Prayer in Judaism


What are the two main things in the Hebrew religion?

Belief in the One God, and keeping the laws of the Torah. See also:Beliefs of Judaism


What are the three religions that use the ancient Hebrew laws and stories?

The three main religions that share the Torah are Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.


What religion doesn't mix meat?

In Judaism, we don't mix meat and dairy together. See also:Jewish laws of keeping kosher


What is the name of the Jewish writings that contain the history of the Israelites and the basic laws of their religion?

The Jewish writings that contain the history of the Israelites and the basic laws of their religion are called the Torah. It is the first part of the Hebrew Bible and is considered the most sacred text in Judaism. The Torah consists of the five books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.


Who does the mosaic apply to?

"Mosaic" is a reference to Mosaic law - the laws handed down by Moses, ie: Judaism.