Judaism Part II

The term "Jewish" can be used to describe a race and a culture rather than a religion., so some who identify themselves as Jewish may have little interest in the beliefs and practices associated with the religion of Judaism.

The Jews believe in the teaching of the Bible, known as the Torah. This is the First Testament of the Christian Bible. There is no Second Testament or New Bible for Jews.

Why is there no Second Testament or New Bible for Jews?
Because they don't believe Jesus was the Messiah.

What are the first 5 books of the Torah?
1. Bereishit -Genesis
2. Shemot -Exodus
3. Vayikra -Leviticus
4. Bamidbar -Numbers
5. Devarim-Deuteronomy

Written Law and Oral Law

613 commandments found in Torah (written law) Talmud (oral law)-commentary of ancient rabbis that elaborates on how to apply God’s Law in everyday life through:

Ø  Dietary rules (Kashrut/Kosher)

Ø  Dress and other symbols

Ø  Prayer and devotion to one God

Ø  The Temple and Temple rites

Ø  Observance of Holy days

Ø  Proper social relations between male and female, in business, judicial rulings, etc.