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By Abraham in the Middle East.
Tradition states that Abraham founded Judaism. The Kuzari (Rabbi Judah HaLevi, 1075-1141) states that Abraham was gifted with high intelligence; and, as Maimonides (1135-1204) describes, Abraham didn't blindly accept the ubiquitous idolatry. The whole populace had been duped, but the young Abraham contemplated the matter relentlessly, finally arriving at the conclusion that there is One God and that this should be taught to others as well. This is what is meant by his "calling out in the name of the Lord" (Genesis ch.12). As a young man, he remonstrated with passersby in public, demonstrating to them the falsehood of their idols; and our tradition tells how he was threatened and endangered by Nimrod.
Subsequently, his father Terah relocated to Harran; and it is here that Abraham began to develop a circle of disciples (Rashi commentary, on Genesis 12:5). Later, God told Abraham in prophecy to move to the Holy Land, which is where he raised his family. He continued his contemplations, eventually arriving at the attitudes and forms of behavior which God later incorporated into the Torah given to Moses.
Moses achieved the highest level of prophecy (Deuteronomy ch.34) and was called upon by God (Exodus ch.3). He brought the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery (Exodus ch.12). He received the Torah from God (Exodus 24:12) and later recorded it in writing (Deuteronomy 31:24).
All of the above places are in the ancient Fertile Crescent.
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How many churches did Abraham start?
None. According to Jewish tradition, Abraham founded what is now called Judaism; and Judaism doesn't have churches.
Judaism where was this religion founded?
Tradition holds that Abraham founded the Jewish religion in the land of Israel, around 2000 BCE.
Who was the father of judaism?
Tradition holds that Abraham (אברהם) founded the Jewish religion in Israel, about 4000 years ago.
How many years has Judaism been a religion?
Tradition holds that Abraham founded the Jewish religion some 3800 years ago.
Who were the first believers of Judaism?
According to Jewish tradition, Abraham founded what is now known as Judaism. This is borne out by a reading of Genesis. Abraham's practices were continued by his family but remained of a voluntary nature until the Giving of the Torah a few centuries later.
What did the Jewish prophets do?
According to Judaism, a prophet is a person through whom HaShem (The Creator) communicates. There is no requirement for prophecy to be about the future in Jewish tradition.
Why was Abhraham important to Judaism?
The Torah and oral tradition of Judaism state that Abraham founded the Jewish religion by abandoning idols and recognizing one G-d above all others.
When did the Hebrew civilization start?
Tradition states that Abraham founded Judaism in the 18th century BCE.See also the Related Links.Link: More on this topicLink: Timeline of Jewish historyLink: Archaeology
Why do Jews call Sarah ''Sarah our Mother''?
Sarah was Abraham's wife (Genesis ch.11, ch.12,16,17,18,20,21,24). According to tradition, Abraham and Sarah founded Judaism and are the ancestors (through their grandson Jacob) of the Israelites, who are the ancestors of the Jewish people.
Which God started Judaism?
According to Jewish tradition, Abraham was the first Jew. He became the progenitor of the Jewish people when he renounced idolatry and demonstrated belief in one God around the year 1712 BCE. The name of God is not pronounced out loud. The word "Judaism" came from the name Judah, Abraham's great grandson. The tribe of Israel associated with Judah (by tradition) became known as the Jews. According to tradition, God, the creator of the universe, started the religion known as Judaism.
When judaism started how many were Jewish?
According to Jewish tradition, Abraham was the first Jew. He became the progenitor of the Jewish people when he renounced idolatry and demonstrated belief in one God around the year 1712 BCE.
Who is the member of Judaism?
According to the Orthodox tradition, it is either someone who appropriately converted under the authority of an Orthodox Rabbi/Beis Din, or someone who's mother was Jewish. According to the Conservative tradition, it is is someone who is converted by the beit din of any Jewish authority (Orthodox, Conservative or Reform), or or someone who's mother was Jewish. According to the Reform tradition, it is is someone who is converted by the beit din of any Jewish authority (Orthodox, Conservative or Reform), or someone who has at least one Jewish parent and was raised Jewish.
