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Judaism is characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.<ref name="gaster" /> | Judaism is characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.<ref name="gaster" /> | ||
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| − | Judaism has historically held a belief in the so-called [[Abrahamic covenant]] which purports to require that every newborn boy be circumcised on the eighth day of life. This has now become controversial because of the certain intense [[pain]] suffered by the boy, because of the certain lifetime loss of [[foreskin#Physiological_functions| foreskin function]], and because of the violation of the child's [[human rights]]. | + | Judaism has historically held a belief in the so-called [[Abrahamic covenant]] which purports to require that every newborn boy be [[Jewish circumcision|circumcised on the eighth day of life]]. This has now become controversial because of the certain intense [[pain]] suffered by the boy, because of the certain lifetime loss of [[foreskin#Physiological_functions| foreskin function]], and because of the violation of the child's [[human rights]]. |
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| − | Rabbis ( | + | [[:Category:Rabbi|Rabbis (teachers, masters)]] carry out teaching and educational functions<ref>{{REFweb |
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The alleged Abrahamic covenant is found in the Pentateuch (Torah) book of Genesis, chapter 17. This has been questioned for several reasons.<ref>{{REFbook | The alleged Abrahamic covenant is found in the Pentateuch (Torah) book of Genesis, chapter 17. This has been questioned for several reasons.<ref>{{REFbook | ||
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}}</ref> The practice of circumcision conflicts with many other Jewish values. Moreover, [https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/words-bible/question2-what-is-textual-criticism.cfm textual criticism] indicates that this chapter appears to be a later insertion into the text of this Hebrew book. | }}</ref> The practice of circumcision conflicts with many other Jewish values. Moreover, [https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/words-bible/question2-what-is-textual-criticism.cfm textual criticism] indicates that this chapter appears to be a later insertion into the text of this Hebrew book. | ||
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Revision as of 08:38, 2 May 2022
Judaism is the religion of the Jews.
Contents
History
Judaism was developed in the middle east by the ancient Hebrews.[1]
Beliefs
Judaism is characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.[1]
Controversial practice
Judaism has historically held a belief in the so-called Abrahamic covenant which purports to require that every newborn boy be circumcised on the eighth day of life. This has now become controversial because of the certain intense pain suffered by the boy, because of the certain lifetime loss of foreskin function, and because of the violation of the child's human rights.
Religious officials
Rabbis (teachers, masters) carry out teaching and educational functions[2] while mohels carry out the ritual circumcision called Brit Milah in accordance with the Abrahamic covenant.
Symbol
The symbol of Judaism is the Star of David, which is a six-pointed star design.[3]
Questioning circumcision
The alleged Abrahamic covenant is found in the Pentateuch (Torah) book of Genesis, chapter 17. This has been questioned for several reasons.[4] The practice of circumcision conflicts with many other Jewish values. Moreover, textual criticism indicates that this chapter appears to be a later insertion into the text of this Hebrew book.
See also
References
- ↑ a b
Gaster TH. Judaism
, Britannica. Retrieved 1 May 2022. - ↑ (15 May 2020).
rabbi
, Britannica. Retrieved 1 May 2022. - ↑ Rogador, Christine (30 May 2021).
Star Of David Symbol – History And Meaning
, Symbols Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2022. - ↑
Goldman R (2012): Questioning Circumcision: A Jewish Perspective. 144 pages. Vanguard Publications. ISBN 978-0964489561. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
