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The philosophy of Judaism is that this world is a purposeful creation by God*, in which all people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions. Anyone who is worthy, Jewish or not, can merit reward in the afterlife.
Here is a list of the most basic beliefs of Judaism, as collated by Maimonides:
1. God exists, and is the Creator.
This tells us that the world is not purposeless or chaotic. Life is the result of a deliberate, purposeful, intelligent and kind Creator; not a melancholy chaos or a string of fortuitous accidents.
2. God is One and unique.
This is the basis of all Western monotheistic belief, which was given to the world by Abraham and his descendants. This belief places God at the center of reality and of our world-outlook and thoughts.
3. God is not physical.
This includes the corollary that no person should be worshiped as God or as a god. Judaism has no god-kings, no demigods, no angel who flouts God's will, and no sports-idols, movie-idols etc.
4. God is eternal.
This includes the belief that God's ways are also eternal. God is not capricious, forgetful or fickle. Investing in a relationship with God is the only thing that will bear eternal benefits.
5. Prayer is to be directed only to God.
This also teaches us that no person, government or institution is to be accorded blind trust. We pray directly to God, three times a day; and we recount our shortcomings, ask for our needs, and acknowledge our successes with happy thanks.
6. The words of the prophets are true.
8. The Torah was given to Moses by God.
These two beliefs are the basis of our attitude towards the Torah: it is the center of our lives. Jews are keeping mitzvot (commands), saying blessings, praying, learning Torah and doing acts of kindness and charity all the time. The Torah is the single greatest thing that a Jew has; given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
9. There will be no other Torah.
We Jews have been around for 3800 years. New fads, manifestos, beliefs or lifestyles which rear their heads are met by the Jew with a calm, seasoned eye and the proverbial grain of salt. The Torah doesn't change; and every new thing can be measured against the Torah's standards.
10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all.
11. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked.
These two beliefs provide a vast incentive towards righteousness and, when needed, repentance.
They also form part of the basis of our belief in the afterlife, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4); and all outstanding accounts are settled after this life.
12. The Messiah will come.
13. The dead will be resurrected.
Judaism is the only ancient religion which taught optimism; and a large part of that optimism was and is based upon the words of the prophets.
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What new religion emerged in the roman world Christianity was rooted in the beliefs and customs of?
There were not any new religions in the Roman Empire from which Christian beliefs and customs were rooted. Christianity itself was a new religion. Originally it was a sect of Jews and it was rooted in many of the beliefs and customs of Judaism. Then it strove to differentiate itself from Judaism. Judaism was an old religion, not a new one.
Why do Jews say yigdal?
Because it sums up the major beliefs of Judaism.
Were the religious beliefs of republic era Romans were greatly influenced by the beliefs of Jews?
No. But there was a good number of individual Romans who converted to Judaism.
How did Judaism survive after the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem?
The development of Rabbinical Judaism was what caused Judaism to survive the destruction of the Temple. As with the destruction of the first Temple, prayer replaced sacrifice.Answer:As central as the Temple was to Judaism, there is something more central, and that is the Torah. The sealing of the canon by the Men of the Great Assembly, the redaction of the Talmud, Rabbinic leadership in general, and the observance and learning of the Torah, were what kept Judaism viable with or without the Temple.
What beliefs were central to martin luther's religious philosophy?
salvation by faith alone
What central beliefs are shared by the two religions?
Judaism
Which central beliefs emerged from the orgin of Judaism?
That God is One.
What were the central beliefs of the people from the religion Judaism?
The entire Torah.
What reflects one of the central beliefs of Judaism?
The statement: That which is hateful to you, do not do to others.
What central beliefs of judaism did the hebrews go against by worshiping the golden calf?
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What are three central beliefs of judaism?
Belief in God Belief in the Torah Awareness that humans possess an eternal soul
What is the special belief in Judaism?
One of the central beliefs in Judaism is the belief in one God, known as monotheism. Jews believe that God is the creator of the universe and that He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and eternal. This belief is expressed in the foundational prayer of Judaism, the Shema, which proclaims, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."
Does Judaism follow the Ten Commandments as a fundamental part of its religious beliefs and practices?
Yes, Judaism considers the Ten Commandments to be a fundamental part of its religious beliefs and practices. These commandments are seen as a central guide for moral and ethical behavior for followers of the faith.
Do Jews follow the Ten Commandments as a central part of their religious beliefs and practices?
Yes, Jews consider the Ten Commandments to be a central part of their religious beliefs and practices, as they are foundational principles in Judaism that guide moral and ethical behavior.
Where do Judaism get their beliefs?
From the Torah.
Who is a significant figure in judaism?
Moses is considered a significant figure in Judaism as he is believed to be the prophet who received the Ten Commandments from God and led the Israelites out of Egypt. His teachings and leadership are central to Jewish religious beliefs and traditions.
What beliefs did Anne Frank have?
judaism
