Beliefs
Jews believe that God exits and the he is one and unique. They believe that God is not physical but spiritual. It is believed that prayer is directed at God alone and no other. Jewish believe that Moses was the greatest of the prophets the the written Torah was given to Moses by God. |
Myths and other stories
Myths and stories of Jews have been written down from about 600 BCE. Myths and stories include two creation stories including the creation of the world. Other stories are about prophets, leaders and kinds who have helped build up their history. These sacred stories usually written in the Torah. |
Scared texts
The most sacred text in the Jewish religion is the Torah. The Torah is the first 5 books of the Bible. Is it believed to contain the instruction on how to love, which came from God. The torah contains handwritten schools, which is read in a synagogue. It includes rules, customs and lessons that Jews learn from their history. |
Rituals
The Sabbath is a ritual that being on Friday evening at sunset and finishes on Saturday evening. Sabbath represent the world and creation or the world by God as the seventh day recalls the day he rested. This ritual is celebrated with the lighting of candles, a family meals, singing and sharing. Other tiruals of Judaism include:
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Symbols
Ethical principals and orals or written codes of behavior
Ethical principles and written codes of behaviour in Judaism include:
Ethical principles and written codes of behaviour in Judaism include:
- I am the Lord your God, You shall have no other gods before me
- You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth
- You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God
- Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy
- You shall not murder
- You shall not steal
- You shall not covet your neighbour's wife, his house, his slave, ox or donkey or anything that belongs to him.
- Honour your father and mother
- You shall not commit adultery
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour
Religious experiences and spiritually
The Western Wall in Jerusalem is a significant place and a place of great spirituality for Jewish people. It is conserved the most holiest place on earth where people pray to get close to God. Jewish people make a pilgrimage from all over the world to visit the wall as it is still a very strong and sacred place after several years.
The Western Wall in Jerusalem is a significant place and a place of great spirituality for Jewish people. It is conserved the most holiest place on earth where people pray to get close to God. Jewish people make a pilgrimage from all over the world to visit the wall as it is still a very strong and sacred place after several years.
BIBLIOGRPAHY
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http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism
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