The impact of Hellenism on the jews can be traced chronogically from the time of Alexander‚the great to the destruction of the temple in 70 AD.This is because as a result of the conquests of Alexander‚ the history‚ culture‚ languages and civilizations of the peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and Asia were changed forever. Alexander‚the great established Greek city-states and military strongholds throughout Asia Minor‚ Syria-Palestine‚ Egypt and Mesopotamia.Wherever he and his troops went in the
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Mormonism in itself is its own religion. It has its own beliefs and customs. But it has some connections to other mainstream monotheistic religions. These religions are Judaism‚ Islam‚ and Christianity. Mormonism shares some commonalities with these religions and some differences. For example Mormonism shares some similarities with Judaism. Both Jews and Mormons are members of the twelve families of Israel who were under the Abrahamic Covenant. Both groups believe in and worship the same Heavenly Father
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Yom Kippur or otherwise known as the Day of Atonement is one of the most important holidays in Judaism. Yom Kipper happens in September or October‚ or Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar. Yom Kippur follows the 10 Days of Awe‚ a time where people reflect on their actions during the year and repent for any wrongdoings. In Judaism it is during Yom Kippur that God makes a judgment based on the previous year. During this time Jews are told to ask for forgiveness for wrongdoings and sins as well as make amends
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around the world examine their deeds and ask for forgiveness for any sins that they have committed in the past year (Bamberger‚ B. J. 2010). Religious traditions of Rosh Hashanah The day of Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holy days in Judaism and many religious celebrations and traditions take place on this day. On this day‚ people are supposed to rest and pray. The day of Rosh Hashanah is also associated with the day of Shofar Blowing. It is one of the most important traditions of this
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A once great and numerous people that has since then died out. These people would be the Samaritans‚ a group of people that lived during the time of the Old Testament. They were both Jewish and not Jewish and had a very unique religion‚ which caused them to be hated by the Jews. The Samaritans were also used in one of Jesus’ parables along with the Jews to teach a lesson on who is your neighbor and how you should love and be kind to them. When thinking of the Samaritans it is hard to not also
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common in the teachings among the Abrahamic Monotheisms. Abraham’s unparalleled character was the reason God chose him‚ and has been inspirational to all the generations that have followed him. These generations include the people of Christianity‚ Judaism‚ and Islam‚ all of whom can all trace their roots back to Abraham and the covenant between him and God. Concept of a Covenant Dictionary.com (2011) defines a covenant as “a contract or an agreement‚ usually formal‚ between two or more parties to
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Hebrew religion and Zoroastrianism both shared similarities in their high ethical standards; however‚ Judaism only consisted of the Ten Commandments and a covenant with their god. Zoroastrians were also obligated to stand in the will of god‚ and unlike the early Hebrew religion‚ Zoroastrians had consequences in their afterlife for their actions in life‚ in which may have later influenced Judaism. The early Hebrew religion and Zoroastrians shared common grounds when it came to the well-being of
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The land known as Canaan is important to the history of Judaism and Jewish culture because Jews have considered it their homeland since God promised it to them directly. Ever since that time‚ the Jewish people have lived in Canaan despite its harsh environment. God twice promised Canaan to the Jews through Abraham‚ the father of Judaism. In Genesis Chapter 12‚ God commanded Abraham to travel to Canaan and told him “To your offspring I will give this land.” (Genesis 12:7). Then in Genesis Chapter
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During Jesus’s life‚ Jesus never rejected his Jewish faith and once the Holocaust happened the Nazi murdering of six million Jews‚ the Church could no longer disconnect from Judaism. The Church needed to be challenenged and changed. In section 4 of Nostra Aetate‚ there are several statements that changed the Catholic and Judaism relationship forever. “Furthermore‚ in her rejection of every persecution against any man‚ the Church ‚ mindful of the patrimony she shares with the Jews and moved not by political
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I agree with you in many ways. Jerusalem is the single most complex city in terms of cultural‚ religious and historical importance to the world’s leading monotheist belief; Judaism‚ Islam‚ and Christianity. You mentioned (and I agree) that the Dome is one of the earliest Islamic monuments that have survived and the original purpose for its creation has been the subject of much debate. You also highlighted that the Dome is so unique for Islam not only because of its artistic decoration but also
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