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During this time the concept of monotheism(belief in one God) was almost unheard of at this time. An equally unheard of idea was that a god one form a relationship with humans and constantly and actively be in their lives. People who lived during the time of the Israelites would make sacrifices to their gods hoping that the gods would not interfere in their lives. Jewish beliefs and practices were very different. People would pray to God to be present and to be a powerful force in their life. They also believe that everything upon the planet was created in His image-both male and female.
AnswerLang, cited by Keel and Uehlinger (Gods, Goddesses and Images of God in Ancient Israel) tells us of Israelite and Jewish beliefs prior to the Babylonian Exile: "In the four and a half centuries during which there were one or two Israelite monarchies (ca. 1020-586 B.C.), there was a dominant, polytheistic religion that was indistinguishable from that of neighboring peoples. Insofar as there were differences between the Ammonite, Moabite, Edomite, Tyrian, etc. versions of religion, these beliefs stayed within the framework of Near Eastern polytheism, and each should be interpreted as a local variant of the same basic pattern. The Israelites . . . venerated their own protector god who was there to provide for health and family. But they venerated Yahweh [God] as well, the regional and national god, whose special domain dealt with war and peace issues. Finally, they worshiped gods who performed specific functions, those that were responsible for various special needs: weather, rain, women's fertility, etc." This is not the view that has come down to us in the Tanach (Old Testament), but we are enjoined not to confuse the minority opinion expressed in the religious literature preserved in the Tanach with the historic religion of Israel in the pre-Exilic period.The Bible tells us that King Josiah, in the late monarchy of Judah, introduced religious reforms, making monotheistic worship of the God the national religion of Judah. As noted by Andrew D. H. Mayes (The World of Ancient Israel: Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives, Sociology and the Old Testament) those reforms were either written back into the Bible at a later date, or were only partly successful prior to the Babylonian Exile. By the post-Exilic period, Jewish belief was either thoroughly or predominantly monotheistic, and thus differed from the religious beliefs of Judah's neighbours. Apart from Judaism, only the Zoroastrian religion of the Persians, who had liberated the Jews, was monotheistic. Post-Exilic Judaism and Zoroastrianism were the only religions that believed in heaven as a place of reward after death, angels and the devil (although Judaism soon discarded the concept of a devil, regarding Satan as a loyal assistant to God, tasked with testing the righteousness of the faithful).
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The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it?
mandated studying and practicing the Torah.
What distinguished Judaism from most other early religions?
the belief in One God.
What made Judaism unique from other religions?
Back when Judaism was first Founded, all other religions were polytheistic. Judaism was monotheistic.
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism differed from many early religions primarily in its strict monotheism, emphasizing the belief in a single, all-powerful God, whereas many contemporary religions practiced polytheism and worshipped multiple deities. Additionally, Judaism introduced a strong ethical dimension, with an emphasis on moral conduct and social justice as part of its covenantal relationship with God. Its focus on scripture and law, particularly the Torah, also set it apart, as it provided a structured framework for religious and communal life.
What r two ways in which early Judaism duffrentcfrom other religions of the time?
Early Judaism believed in one G-d (in a form of either monotheism or henotheism).Early Judaism rejected the idea of praying to a physical image of a deity.
What are the central ideas of Judaism What are two ways in which Judaism differed from other religions of the time?
The central ideas of Judaism include the belief in one omniscient, omnipotent God, the importance of following the Torah as a guide for ethical living, and the concept of a covenant between God and the Jewish people. Two ways in which Judaism differed from other religions of the time are its strict monotheism, contrasting with the polytheistic practices prevalent in many surrounding cultures, and its emphasis on a moral code and personal responsibility as outlined in the Torah, rather than mere rituals or offerings to appease deities.
What other religions came from judaism?
Christianity.
What made the religion of the Hebrews different from the the religions of other groups?
It differed from other religions in that it was monotheistic. Most other religions at the time believed in several gods who each covered a seperate field of activity, while Judaism proclaimed the existence of only one god. The only other old monotheistic religion is that of ancient China, which called its single supreme supernatural force "Heaven".
Who is the major leader in Judaism?
Unlike other religions, Judaism is not centralised and there is no one leader.
How did the Judaism vary from other religions of the time?
Judaism was the only belief that abhorred idolatry.
What other religions are monotheistic?
Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism are the better known monotheistic religions.
Is the Quaran for all religions?
No. It is the text of Islam (Muslims). Other texts such as the Bible and Torah are used in other religions such as Christianity and Judaism.
