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  • Instead of having a set belief system, the tenets of Judaism focus on relationships between God, mankind and the land of Israel. The practices and beliefs stem from the Hebrew Bible also known as the Tanakh. Being one of the oldest monotheistic religions, there are many tenets to adhere to. Rambam's 13 principles of faith is the closest common belief system to Judaism.

    The Tanakh aka The Holy Scriptures

    What the Christians call the "Old Testament" is the Holy Scriptures of Jewish faith. It consist of laws and traditions that the people of Israel follow.

    The Rules Within the Tanakh

    The Ten Commandments are a list of rules found in the Tanakh that the people of Israel must follow. 1) I am the Lord your God. 2) You shall have no other gods before me. 3) You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God. 4) Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. 5) Honor your father and mother. 6) You shall not murder. 7) You shall not commit adultery. 8) You shall not steal. 9) You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10) You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

    The Land of Israel

    In the Tanakh, God promises Abraham and his descendants a home in Canaan, which is today known as Israel. Honoring the promised land is a central focus in Judaism.

    Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith

    These are 13 tenets that many of the Jewish faith subscribe to. 1) God exists. 2) God is one and unique. 3) God is incorporeal. 4) God is eternal. 5) Prayer is to be directed to God alone and to no other. 6) The words of the prophets are true. 7) Moses' prophecies are true, and Moses was the greatest of the prophets. 8) The Written Torah (first five books of the Bible) and Oral Torah (teachings now contained in the Talmud and other writings) were given to Moses. 9) There will be no other Torah. 10) God knows the thoughts and deeds of men. 11) God will reward the good and punish the wicked. 12) The Messiah will come. 13) The dead will be resurrected.

    Variation

    With such a vast cultural history, interpretations of Judaism will vary in the forms of reform, conservative, orthodox and other sects.

    Source:

    Judaism 101

    More Information:

    The Holy Scriptures of Judaism

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