Judaism

/ˈdʒuːdeɪɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The religious faith and practices of Jewish people, centered on belief in one God and adherence to Jewish law and traditions.

Etymology

From Latin 'judaismus', from Greek 'ioudaismos', from 'Ioudaios' (Jew), from 'Ioudah' (Judah). The term refers to the kingdom of Judah and evolved to describe the religion of its people.

Kelly Says

Judaism is the oldest major religion still actively practiced today—its emphasis on questioning, debate, and interpretation ('wrestling with God') created a unique culture where arguing about ideas became a form of spiritual practice.

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