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Why did the cultural beliefs of the Hellenistic Age so disturb the Jews?
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The bases of Judaism and Hellenism are diametrically opposed. Therefore, the beliefs of the Hellenistic age had the negative impact (in the Jewish community) of pushing Jews away from Judaism.
Judaism is about how to apply Divine Revelation to the Real World. As a result things have inherent value, purpose, and meaning. The laws of nature and the natural activities of the body need to be directed to accord with these values, purposes, and meanings. Two examples of this worldview are that every human has value regardless of whether that human is disabled and that homosexuality cannot be acted upon since it is considered a violation of the proper nature of a human. Essence precedes existence.
Hellenism is about how to shape an understanding of the world that reflects human desire and perception. Meanings, values, and purposes are only valid so long as the accord with a current perception. The human is central and that which does not build him up, protect him, and defend him is useless. Two examples of this worldview are that humans are only as valuable as their possible contribution to society (Spartans would discard disabled children to be eaten by wolves), but homosexuality when motivated by desire or nature is completely permissible. Essence is fundamentally determined by existence.
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