Judaism believes that Moses was the greatest of all prophets. Prophets are humans who have raised themselves to a high level. Prophecy comes to a righteous person who has greatly developed his character in the service of Hashem. Some very few people, like the Prophet Samuel, were able to dev...
Frequently Asked Questions About JudaismPart One What does “Torah” mean? And what do “Tanach,”“Halachah,”“Mitzvah,”“Mezuzah,” and “Tefillin,” mean? Why do some people write G-d” instead of spelling it out in full? How does Kosher work?
What do Hindus practice? What are the rituals of Sikhism? Does Sikhism have a God? What kind of god is Krishna? What is the religion Wicca? What religion believes in Odin? What do Islam, Sikhism, and Christianity have in common? What is shiva in Judaism? What is god called in the La...
Judaismpostsecularismsecular-believertheologywomenSecular-believers, who constitute about 25% of Israeli Jews, are self-identified secular people who believe in some kind of divinity. Based on in-depth interviews with secular-believer women, this study aims to reveal their theological assumptions and ...
What is the oldest book in the Old Testament? Do Jewish people believe in the New Testament? What are the religious ceremonial laws of the Old Testament? What religions are in Hellenism? What is the New Testament canon? What are the sacred writings of Judaism called?
Norse Paganism is an old religion, but also a living one – albeit with a relatively small number of followers in modern times. What do Norse Pagans believe? Unlike the Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), Norse Paganism is a polytheistic religion – in other words, followers...
Joe: Well, so in lots of places when societies are rooted completely in subsistence, there’s no need to do very much trading and trading is often done through personal relationships. But as societies scale up, there’s a lot of economic opportunities in trading with people who have ...
Christians believe that God created the world, and that he sustains it. They believe that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-present, and all-good. The God in Christianity is the same God as in Judaism. Jewish people believe that their God is the God of Abraham, and Christians ...
Judaism has an ancient calendar of holidays and memorials that they follow every year. The Rosh Hashanah, which means New Year’s Day, is a time for spiritual renewal. In every morning during this holiday, the shofar would be blow to remind the people that they stand before God, and remem...
Who is the father of Judaism? According to the text, God first revealed himself to a Hebrew man namedAbraham, who became known as the founder of Judaism. Jews believe that God made a special covenant with Abraham and that he and his descendants were chosen people who would create a great...