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It depends how you intend the question.
If the question is asking why Jews debated religion with each other, it is simply because they did not always agree with each other. Judaism encourages religious dissent and discussion of different religious views.
If the question is asking why Jews debated religion with non-Jews, it was usually because they were compelled to by the Christian or Muslim monarch. It was meant to show that Christianity or Islam was the proper replacement for Judaism as the Divine Religion. It was a lose-lose for the Jews who engaged in such debates since the Jew could either hand the debate to the non-Jew and "prove" the point that Judaism was inferior or win the debate and risk a pogrom against the Jewish population in retribution for "blaspheming" the dominant religion. The latter was the result of the famous debate called "the Disputation" in the Kingdom of Aragon between Pablo Cristiani (Catholic) and Nahmanides (Jew).
What else can I help you with?
How many Jewish beliefs are there?
There are an infinite number of Jewish beliefs. But recurring themes are the ideas of one God and the importance of loving other people.
Where are the beliefs of the Jewish people documented?
the entire Torah and Talmud.
What were Roger Sherman's beliefs?
jewish beliefs
What is the purpose of the Old Testament in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith?
The purpose of the Old Testament in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith is to provide a foundation of religious teachings, history, and laws that guide the Jewish people in their understanding of God, morality, and their relationship with Him. It contains important stories, commandments, and prophecies that form the basis of Jewish beliefs and practices.
What is the Jewish belief concerning Jesus?
There is no Jewish belief concerning Jesus. Jews are not in the habit of forming beliefs around other people's religions.
How is life controlled or directed by the Jewish belief system?
Life is directed by Jewish beliefs, but not controlled by them. The ethical teachings of the Torah guide every day life for Jewish people, but people are free to make their own choices.
What means the acceptance of people who hold different religious beliefs?
This is like if you are Jewish, and being OK with people who don't believe in the Jewish faith. It is accepting other people for who they are as a person even is they do not believe in the same god as you.
Are Jewish beliefs real?
It depends on what the question is asking. If it is trying to figure out whether Jews are real people who have actual traditions and beliefs or a mythical people who do not actually exist and whose beliefs are therefore fictitious (like the Magisterium in the Pullman Novels), Jews are real people and they believe the things that they purport to believe (as opposed to what their detractors tend to say). If the question is whether the Jewish beliefs about the world are correct or not, this is a question of faith. Every person will come to answer this question as his heart tells him. Read the Jewish Scriptures, commentaries, and learn about Jewish festivals, and then you can make a decision as to whether you believe what Jews claim or that you do not believe it.
Writings about jewish beliefs created about 2000 years ago?
Writings about Jewish beliefs created about 2000 years ago
What is the Jewish veiw on animal testing?
This is a topic of debate within Judaism, but generally, Jewish people opose animal testing, except in cases where it might save lives (and even then, there is a growing opposition to it).
Is Simon Jewish?
His father was Jewish, his mother was not. His religious beliefs are unknown.
Jewish Soulmates?
When two people are dating, it is important that they have somewhat compatible ideals. This is especially true when it comes to religious beliefs such as Judaism. If you are Jewish and would like to find someone who has similar beliefs as you, you can explore the many online Jewish dating sites. Who knows; maybe you will find your soul-mate.
