Judaism

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.

“Judaism” is pronounced JOO-day-ihz-uhm (/ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ in IPA).

Here is “Judaism” used in a sentence: “Judaism traces its roots back thousands of years to the ancient Middle East.”

“Judaism” is a noun.

The word “Judaism” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin iudaismus, from Greek Ioudaismos, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yehuda ("Judah").

“Judaism” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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.

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.

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.