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Judaism
JOO-day-ihz-uhm
Judaism (noun) means the monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writings. Example: “Judaism traces its roots back thousands of years to the ancient Middle East.”
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The monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writings.
"Judaism traces its roots back thousands of years to the ancient Middle East."
How to use Judaism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religion and cultural tradition of the Jewish people.
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Etymology
From Late Latin iudaismus, from Greek Ioudaismos, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yehuda ("Judah").
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What does “Judaism” mean?
The word “Judaism” means the monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writings. In plain terms, the religion and cultural tradition of the Jewish people.
How do you pronounce “Judaism”?
“Judaism” is pronounced JOO-day-ihz-uhm (/ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Judaism” in a sentence?
Here is “Judaism” used in a sentence: “Judaism traces its roots back thousands of years to the ancient Middle East.”
What part of speech is “Judaism”?
“Judaism” is a noun.
Where does the word “Judaism” come from?
The word “Judaism” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin iudaismus, from Greek Ioudaismos, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yehuda ("Judah").
Is “Judaism” a common word?
“Judaism” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between Judaism and Christianity?
Judaism is the monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writings, while Christianity developed from it as a separate religion centered on the teachings and figure of Jesus. Judaism does not regard Jesus as the messiah in the way Christianity does.
Is Judaism a religion, a culture, or both?
Judaism is both a religion and a culture, encompassing shared religious beliefs, practices, texts, and a broader cultural and ethnic identity among the Jewish people. This dual nature means someone can identify with Jewish culture without practicing all of its religious observances.
What texts are central to Judaism?
Judaism is based on the Hebrew Bible along with later religious writings that developed within Jewish tradition. These texts form the foundation of its religious law, ethics, and practice.
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