No specific beliefs about this individual. It is more Holy than any other holiday, and is spent in contemplation and prayer. Taking time off from work, once a week, was invented by Judaism. Sunday (most denominations), Saturday (Seventh-Day Adventist, Seventh-Day Baptist)įriday at sunset through Saturday sunset, is the Sabbath, THE most Holy Day (yes, all 52 of them). World to come, Reincarnation (some groups) unifying with God, there are different opinions and beliefs Shacarit prayer in the morning, Mincha in the afternoon, Arvit at night Musaf is an extra Shabbat service.Įternity in Heaven or Hell, in some cases temporal Purgatory. Prayers 3 times daily, with a fourth prayer added on Shabbat and holidays. Prayer, sacraments (some branches), worship in church, reading of the Bible, acts of charity, communion. Jewish central belief is that there is only one God, and God has a special relationship, a contract, with them that they can fulfill by performing mitzvot. The Nicene Creed sums up Christian belief in the Holy Trinity. Moses, and the subsequent Prophets of Israel as told in the Jewish Bible (Tanakh). Not applicable, as Jews do not believe that Jesus is their Messiah, and therefore, his Jewish mother plays no role in the Jewish religion other than history. Degree of reverence varies from denomination. Sabbath most important-one day a week no work, just peace, joy and prayer. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu B'Shvat, Passover, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot. Population varies due to conversion (although some types are not recognized by the state of Israel) and "marrying out" (of the faith)Ĭhristmas (celebration of the birth of Jesus), Good Friday (death of Jesus), Sunday (day of rest), Easter (resurrection of Jesus), Lent (Catholicism), saints' feast days. Tanakh (Jewish Bible), which includes the TorahĪround 13-16 Million, debated. Over the centuries, Jewish languages have also included Yiddish (among the Ashkenazi Jews of Europe) and Ladino (among the Sephardic Jews of Spain and North Africa). In modern times, monogamy officially since 1310 AD. Grateful person (named for Judah, who was named "gratitude" by his mother, Leah)Īncient times: unlimited polygamy with concubinage. God has always existed, none existed before him and will exist forever. One God (monotheism), often called HaShem-Hebrew for 'The Name', or Adonai- 'The Lord'. Present day: Religious functionaries like Rabbis, Cantors, Scribes, Mohels. Priests, bishops, ministers, monks, and nuns.Īncient times: Hereditary privileged priest class-Kohen and Levi. Synagogues and temples, home, Western Wall of the Temple in Jerusalem Statues of people are fine, but not as religious icons.Ĭhurch, chapel, cathedral, basilica, home bible study, personal dwellings. Differences - Similarities - Christianity versus Judaism comparison chartĪncient times: Not allowed as it is considered Idolatry.
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