Judaism

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Judaism
The Star of David -Shield of David
-Refers to King David who ruled the Kingdom
of Israel from 1000-962 B.C.
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Abrahams Genealogy
ABRAHAM
SARAH
HAGAR
Isaac
Ishmael
12 Arabian Tribes
Esau
Jacob
12 Tribes of Israel
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• Abraham is the father of the Hebrew people.
• 2000 BCE
• Judaism teaches that a person serves God by
  studying the Torah and living by its teachings.
• Some follow strict dietary laws based on passages
  from the Hebrew Bible. Kosher laws forbid the
  eating of animals considered unclean.

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• 14 million followers centering mostly in Israel
• God is also known as Yahweh first religion to
  teach the existence of only one god.
• Torah first of five books of the Hebrew bible.
• A Rabbi performs ceremonies in the Synagogue
  (they are church leadership)
• Beliefs
• There is only one God, who watches over and cares
  for his people
• God loves and protects his people, but also holds
  people accountable for their sins and
  shortcomings
• People serve God by studying the Torah and living
  by its teachings

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Judaism and Rome

• Romans wanted the Jews to put Emperors statue in
  temples
• destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE
• Jewish Diaspora, Not Until 1948 would the Jews
  have any authority

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Christianity
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• Deity God
• 1.9 Billion Followers
• Founder Jesus Christ
• Beliefs
• There is only one God, who watches over and cares
  for his people
• Jesus Christ was the son of God. He died to save
  humanity from sin. His death and resurrection
  made eternal life possible for others
• The Bible
• Most sacred book of the Christian religion
• 2 parts Old Testament and New Testament

The Birth Of Jesus Christ
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Christianity and Rome

• Appeal- unrest, questioning of polytheism
• emphasis of eternal life
• Appealed to those who were turned off by the
  extravagances of imperial Rome
• Embraced all classes of people from top to bottom
• Persecution- under Nero, blamed for fire
• Christians refused to worship state