Judaism Tips
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Are There Various Branches Within Judaism?
Three major branches exist within Judaism: Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Orthodox Judaism is the most traditional branch and closest to Judaism as it was when it began. Reform Judaism is a much more liberal branch of Judaism and Conservative Judaism began out of an effort to reconcile the two.
What are Judaism's Scriptures?
The Jewish Bible is composed of three collections of books. The first section, called the Torah, is composed of 5 books commonly believed in Judaism to be dictated directly from God to Moses. The second section is composed of 21 books called the Prophets (or Neviim), and the third section is composed of 13 called the Writings (or Ketuvim).
What is Judaism?
Judaism, like many religions, has more than one branch. The majority of religious Jews are members of the Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform branches. Ideas commonly agreed upon in all three branches are the belief in only one God, study of Torah, good deeds, and prayer. Judaism also teaches there will be a Messianic Age with peace on earth and the resurrection of the dead.
Who Founded Judaism & When?
As with many religions, there is more than one school of thought as to when Judaism began. Some would say Abraham was the first Jew, while others teach Judaism began with Moses and the giving of the Torah about 3,300 years ago. Judaism teaches a mass conversion took place Mt. Sinai when the Torah was given; and afterwards, Moses taught the lessons given to him by God.
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