Why is Judaism an ethical religion?

Answer 1

Judaism is generally considered as being the first monotheistic (belief in a single deity) religion. Most religions have an important ethical component, but you are probably referring to the attitude that moral conduct is of central importance to Judaism and its revelation in the Old Testament. Judaism covers much more than the Ten Commandments: it covers every aspect of life including marriage, birth, death, proper behaviour between people and much more.

Abraham is considered to have been the first Jew, the patriarch (father) of Israel. He was also given pre-eminence among the Ishmaelites and in Christianity. He is portrayed as being the first to question the multiplicity of gods that were followed in Haran (around Turkey) in his childhood. He was promised the land of Canaan - modern day Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and parts of Jordan in The Bible/

Answer 2

Prior to Judaism, the concept of God or gods were not tied to good behavior. They were tied to the idea of appeasement. In other words, to please Osiris or Zeus, you didn't have to be good; rather, you had to give him what he wanted (temples, offerings, etc.)

Even the monotheistic religion of Akhenaten in ancient Egypt was not based on ethics.

Answer 3

Ethical means with morals and laws.
Mono means one
Theistic means G-d

So judaism is a moral religion that believes in one G-d

Answer 4

Judaism and Christianity are from God. Those two religions help people to know to love God, love one another, share God's word, and behave well.

Answer 5

Belief in One ethical God and the command to emulate Him, are central to Judaism.