Compare And Contrast Judaism And Christianity

The contrasts and differences between Judaism and Christianity has been an unceasing question of personal concern since starting my religious education. It is undeniable that these two religions hold abundance in common, which is primarily due to the fact that Judaism is the patriarch of Christianity. The central base is mutual for both religions – the Old Testament. However I will later acknowledge the distinctness and authenticity of each primeval religion.

Judaism was founded cca. 1300 BCE, on Mount Sinai, Egypt. This is publicised in Exodus 19. God lead the Children of Israel (Joseph’s twelve sons) on a journey through wilderness to Mt. Sinai. “Here, God revealed himself to the children of Israel and offered them a great covenant.”1 If the
God furthermore communicated a covenant through Abraham. Following this, he renewed and affirmed this covenant with Moses. Moses can be described as the greatest prophet because he held an intimate relationship with the Lord; he converged with him face to face. Additionally Moses performed miracles superior to those of his fellow prophets. When Moses went and told the people the Lord’s words and laws, they responded in one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do” (Exodus 24:3). There are several types of Jews today; Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed Jews, each defined by how strict they adhere to their religious conviction. Granting Judaism and Christianity share historic ancestries, the two religions diverted their relations in the first century. Christianity was founded cca. 30 AD in Jerusalem, Israel. Christianity finds its source with the birth of Jesus Christ. This new religion emerged from the previous religion; Judaism. Claiming to be the son of God, Jesus’ followers listened to his preaching and teachings performed which in turn